U.S. Navy COVID-19 Updates
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CNO and MCPON Message to the Fleet on Coronavirus
Chief of Naval Operations Adm. Mike GildayMaster Chief Petty Officer of the Navy Russell Smith Shipmates, the spread of the coronavirus is something that we are taking very seriously. While many of you may be anxious, worried, or wondering what happens next, leadership at every level is actively engaged on this issue. Our No. 1 …
A New Era of Enlisted Education
Master Chief Petty Officer of the Navy Russell Smith Sergeant Major of the Marine Corps Troy Black One of the biggest challenges and greatest responsibilities for the Department of the Navy today is getting you — America’s Sailors and Marines — ready for the next fight. The war of the future will likely happen in …
Navy Recruit Graduation: March 13, 2020
Navy Recruit Graduation: March 13, 2020 – Navy Live Welcome to Navy Live blog coverage of Recruit Training Command’s graduation, Pass-In-Review. It is a formal military ceremony that honors a Sailor’s hard work and dedication to a new way of life. Pass-In-Review also ties together the future of the Navy with our long-held naval traditions and …
Election Season Do’s and Don’ts
A guide for Sailors and Navy civil servants With presidential and congressional elections approaching, the Navy encourages every one of us to exercise our right to vote. Just as important is the right to free speech. But we also have the right to be free from political pressure while we’re at work. That means being …
SECNAV International Women’s Day Forum
March 5, 2020 Welcome to the official blog of the International Women’s Day Forum, hosted by Secretary of the Navy Thomas B. Modly at the Army-Navy Club in Washington, D.C. The event features a panel of women speakers moderated by Courtney Kube of NBC News, as well as a panel discussion from government and military …
U.S. 6th Fleet’s 70th Anniversary
The U.S. Navy’s 6th Fleet reached its 70th anniversary Feb. 12, 2020. Its current commanding officer, Vice Adm. Lisa Franchetti, shares her reflections below, accompanied by a selection of images representing 6th Fleet’s ongoing missions in the Europe and Africa areas of operation. U.S. 6th Fleet Turns 70 By Vice Adm. Lisa FranchettiCommander, U.S. 6th …
NAVY RECRUIT GRADUATION: FEBRUARY 14, 2020
Navy Recruit Graduation: February 14, 2020 – Navy Live Welcome to Navy Live blog coverage of Recruit Training Command’s graduation, Pass-In-Review. It is a formal military ceremony that honors a Sailor’s hard work and dedication to a new way of life. Pass-In-Review also ties together the future of the Navy with our long-held naval traditions and …
Department of the Navy FY 2021 President’s Budget
The Fiscal Year 2021 (FY21) President’s Budget submission (PB21) of $207.1B is an increase of $1.9B (0.9%) from the FY20 enacted budget (base+OCO), less $4.8B added by Congress in Natural Disaster funding we received in FY20. This budget supports irreversible implementation of the National Defense Strategy (NDS) and balances priorities in order to maximize naval …
Regional Discussion on Sexual Assault and Sexual Harassment
“Sexual harassment and sexual assault are unconscionable and inexcusable actions. These acts don’t just attack the individual, they attack our entire Naval family and the ideals for which we all stand. I know that the leaders from colleges and universities who are joining us in this important regional discussion feel the same way about their …