 Welcome to All Hands Update, this is your week in Navy History. February 8th, 1984, Naval Aviator and Astronaut Bruce McCandless II made the first untethered spacewalk as he flew 300 feet from the Space Shuttle Challenger in the first test of the manned maneuvering unit. On February 12th, 1935, USS Makin crashed into the sea off Point Sir, California after encountering a storm that tore off its upper fin, effectively ending the Navy's trouble-plagued rigid airship program. Only two of its crew were rescued. February 14th, 1945, Water Tender Second Class Elmer C. Bigelow fought a blaze after USS Fletcher was hit by enemy shelling. Bigelow died the next day from his injuries and he was posthumously awarded the Medal of Honor for his conspicuous gallantry and bravery. USS Bigelow was named in his honor in 1957. If you would like to learn more about these facts and the Navy's history, visit the Naval History and Heritage Commence website.