A History of Short Words

From the New York Times Crossword Puzzle

USN

Sun, 15 Mar '26
Onetime org. for Jimmy Carter and J.F.K.
Wed, 18 Jun '25
SEAL's org.
Sun, 15 Dec '24
"Anchors Aweigh" grp.
Thu, 1 Dec '22
Fleet inits.
Sun, 8 May '22
"Anchors Aweigh" grp.
Mon, 15 Nov '21
Mil. branch for sailors
Sun, 14 Feb '21
Fleet org.