Under Secretary Modly’s Remarks at U.S. Naval Academy Class of 2018 Graduation
The following are Under Secretary of the Navy Thomas Modly’s remarks for the U.S. Naval Academy Class of 2018’s graduation and commissioning ceremony in Annapolis, Md., May 25. Mr. President, members of Congress, Admiral Richardson, General Walters, Vice Admiral Carter, distinguished guests, faculty and staff of this national treasure of an institution. To the parents, …
USS Manchester (LCS 14) Commissioning
Welcome to Navy Live blog coverage of the May 26 commissioning of the Navy’s newest Independence-variant littoral combat ship, USS Manchester (LCS 14). Adm. William Moran, vice chief of Naval Operations, will deliver the ceremony’s principal address. Sen. Jeanne Shaheen, senior United States Senator from New Hampshire, will serve as the ship’s sponsor. In a time-honored …
Navy Recruit Graduation: May 25, 2018
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 customs. Read how Recruit Training Command transforms civilians …
U.S. Naval Academy Class of 2018 Graduation
Welcome to Navy Live blog coverage of the U.S. Naval Academy Class of 2018’s graduation. President Donald Trump will speak at the graduation and commissioning ceremony, May 25.
The ceremony is scheduled to begin 10 a.m. EDT.
The White House Medal of Honor Ceremony for Retired Master Chief Petty Officer (SEAL) Britt Slabinski
Welcome to Navy Live blog coverage of The White House Medal of Honor ceremony, May 24, for retired Master Chief Petty Officer (SEAL) Britt Slabinski. President Donald J. Trump will award the Medal of Honor to Master Chief Slabinski for his actions while leading a team under heavy effective enemy fire in an attempt to …
Resilience, Freedom Personified: Port Royal
Rear Adm. Brian Fort Commander, Navy Region Hawaii and Naval Surface Group Middle Pacific Our guided-missile cruiser USS Port Royal (CG 73) and its namesake, the Battle of Port Royal – fought in the first year of the American Civil War – are symbols of resilience and freedom. A relatively recent example. When Port Royal …
Navy Recruit Graduation: May 18, 2018
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 customs. Read how Recruit Training Command transforms civilians …
Sailor of the Year Ceremony
Welcome to Navy Live blog coverage of Sailor of the Year Ceremony.
Live video from the United States Navy Memorial in Washington, D.C., is scheduled to begin at 9 a.m. (EDT).
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Exercise Chesapeake 2018: U.S. and French Navies Strengthen Interoperability
Exercise Chesapeake 2018 is the first-ever training to fully integrate a French Navy air wing into a single, unified carrier air wing, Carrier Air Wing Eight (CVW-8). This historic first in naval aviation is another demonstration of the Navy’s implementation of the National Defense Strategy and its direction to strengthen alliances and deepen collaboration to become a more lethal …
MCPON 7th Fleet Trip Report: Sailors doing phenomenal work in Indo-Pacific
By Master Chief Petty Officer of the Navy Steven S. Giordano Shipmates, I recently returned from an 18-day trip visiting with Sailors serving in Guam, Republic of Korea, Singapore, Diego Garcia and Australia. First, let me say I have a deep appreciation for all those serving in this incredibly complex and dynamic area of operation. …