Give Something Away Day
July 15 “Give Something Away” Day is about everyone that cares about anyone or anything to give away something. It’s from the U.S. Navy core values to give back. Below are just a few recent examples of how we’ve given back to this world. Let’s also remember the hospital ships USNS Mercy’s and USNS Comfort’s …
Marking the 109th Anniversary of Naval Aviation Excellence
By Rear Adm. John Meier, Commander, Naval Air Force Atlantic U.S. Naval Aviation marks its early beginnings on May 8, 1911, with a purchase request made by Capt. Washington Irving Chambers for the Navy’s first aircraft. In the years leading up to World War I, pioneer aviators pushed the development of hydroaeroplanes and flying boats, …
A Message from CNO and Mrs. Gilday on Military Spouse Appreciation Day
Chief of Naval Operations Adm. Mike Gilday and Mrs. Linda Gilday thank all military spouses on Military Spouse Appreciation Day. Shipmates, my wife, Linda, and I wanted to take a moment to say thanks to all military spouses on Military Spouse Appreciation Day. Let’s take time together to applaud the service, dedication and support of …
Education and Learning an Operational Imperative
By John Kroger, Chief Learning Officer and Vice Adm. John Nowell, Chief of Naval Personnel Learning, innovation, and personal and professional development are part of our Naval heritage and continue to be important in enabling the warfighters of today. Our service is moving forward in recording and recognizing educational and learning achievements in our formal …
“SAIL” More Important than Ever
By Chief of Naval Personnel Public Affairs Last month, there was a significant decrease in the SAIL referral rate and there is concern that commands are not submitting referrals due to the COVID-19 crisis. Now more than ever, the Navy Suicide Prevention Program is encouraging commands and Suicide Prevention Coordinators (SPCs) to continue submitting SAIL …
Chaplain Corps Provides Irreplaceable Services
RADM Brent W. Scott Navy Chief of Chaplains I recently read an opinion article that suggested it would be reasonable to consider what amounts to reducing the religious liberty of service members and their families. The author offered that diminishing the Chaplain Corps would help the Navy meet its $40 billion requirement. The truth is, …
SECNAV VECTORS
Acting Secretary of the Navy Thomas B. Modly issues his weekly Vector message to the Department of the Navy workforce on Fridays. Below is the text of each Vector, the most recent appearing first. Revisit this NavyLive blog each week for the latest SECNAV Vector. Vector 11 – Feb. 11, 2020: Information Management Very shortly after …
MyNavy HR – Serving Sailors 24/7
If you’re seeking information on your career, pay grades and health or policy concerning family, reserves and veterans, you can find it here. We compile personnel and policy announcements being made during 2020 to help Sailors and their families. Go to All Hands Magazine online for information on the Navy’s culture and heritage, and feature information for …
CNO Message to the Force: We must be protectors and exemplify our values
Chief of Naval Operations Adm. Mike Gilday Mission one for every Sailor — active and reserve, uniformed and civilian — is the operational readiness of today’s Navy. That means being ready both in our personal and professional lives — and part of that readiness is continuing to hold ourselves to high ideals of integrity and …
PCU John F. Kennedy’s Seal Crafted to Honor the President
By Capt. Todd Marzano Commanding Officer Pre-Commissioning Unit (PCU) John F. Kennedy During my time serving on board USS Abraham Lincoln (CVN 72) while the Nimitz-class aircraft carrier was undergoing maintenance at Huntington Ingalls Industries-Newport News Shipbuilding, the keel of the future USS John F. Kennedy was laid. PCU John F. Kennedy has come a …