2017 in the U.S. Navy
For America’s Navy, 2017 was a story of maritime superiority, Sailor resiliency, as well as global assistance and partnership. It’s a story that included the commissioning of a new class of aircraft carriers – the Ford class led by USS Gerald R. Ford (CVN 78), Sailors’ making the ultimate sacrifice for our nation, and America’s …
USS O’Kane Crosses into 2018
At the time this blog is posted, most people in the United States are busy readying themselves for a well-deserved evening of revelry ringing in the New Year. They are free to do so, in large part, because of our Sailors around the world. Lt. j.g. Steve Naylor of Waterbury, Connecticut is one of them. …
Readout of Secretary Mattis’ Phone Call with Qatar Minister of Defense Al-Attiyah
On December 28, 2017, Secretary James N. Mattis called the Qatar Minister of Defense Khalid
Readout of Secretary Mattis’ Phone Call with Kuwaiti Minister of Defense Sheikh Nasser Sabah al-Ahmad al-Sabah
Today, Secretary Mattis called the Kuwaiti Minister of Defense Sheikh Nasser Sabah al-Ahmad
@USNPeople Weekly Wire Rundown: Dec. 27, 2017
The Weekly Wire Rundown is a weekly video blog from the Office of the Chief of Naval Personnel, highlighting the top stories affecting Sailors and their families. The video compliments the print edition of the @USNPeople Weekly Wire, which you can subscribe to by e-mailing [email protected]. It can also be downloaded at www.navy.mil/cnp. We welcome …
DoD Identifies Army Casualty
The Department of Defense announced today the death of a soldier who was supporting Operation
General Officer Assignments
The chief of staff, Army announces the assignments of the following general officers:Maj. Gen.