SECNAV Spencer’s Message to the Navy and Marine Corps Team
On Aug. 3, 2017, Richard V. Spencer, a native of Connecticut, was sworn in as the 76th secretary of the Navy. The following is his opening statement: Sailors, Marines and civilian teammates, It is with great excitement and humility that I take on the role of your 76th Secretary of the Navy. The excitement is …
SECNAV Spencer’s Message to the Navy and Marine Corps Team
On Aug. 3, 2017, Richard V. Spencer, a native of Connecticut, was sworn in as the 76th secretary of the Navy. The following is his opening statement: Sailors, Marines and civilian teammates, It is with great excitement and humility that I take on the role of your 76th Secretary of the Navy. The excitement is …
F-35C Integration into the Fleet
By Rear Adm. Roy Kelley Director, Joint Strike Fighter (JSF) Fleet Integration Office As the first director for the Navy’s F-35C Joint Strike Fighter (JSF) Fleet Integration Office, I have enjoyed the opportunities and challenges of bringing fifth-generation strike-fighter capabilities to the fleet. As this highly advanced weapons system matures, I am convinced the F-35C …
@USNPeople Weekly Wire Rundown: July 31, 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 …
USS Harry S. Truman Returns to Norfolk following Early Completion of Maintenance and Sea Trials
By Rear Adm. Bruce Lindsey Commander, Naval Air Force Atlantic This week, Naval Station Norfolk welcomed USS Harry S. Truman (CVN 75) back to the waterfront, early. Truman returned Tuesday, two days ahead of schedule from her Planned Incremental Availability (PIA) at Norfolk Naval Shipyard (NNSY) after a very successful five days of underway evolutions …
USS Rafael Peralta (DDG 115) Commissioning Ceremony
Welcome to Navy Live blog coverage of the July 29 commissioning of the future USS Rafael Peralta (DDG 115). Live video from Naval Air Station North Island in San Diego is scheduled to begin 1 p.m. (EDT) / 10 a.m. (PDT). Gen. Robert Neller, commandant of the Marine Corps, will deliver the ceremony’s principal address. Sgt. …
USS Rafael Peralta (DDG 115) Commissioning Ceremony
Welcome to Navy Live blog coverage of the July 29 commissioning of the future USS Rafael Peralta (DDG 115). Live video from Naval Air Station North Island in San Diego is scheduled to begin 1 p.m. (EDT) / 10 a.m. (PDT). Gen. Robert Neller, commandant of the Marine Corps, will deliver the ceremony’s principal address. Sgt. …
Navy Recruit Graduation: July 28, 2017
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 into …
The Retirement Journey
The decision to stay in the current retirement system or opt-in to the Blended Retirement System, a modernized retirement system, is an important and irrevocable decision that eligible Sailors must make based on their own individual circumstances. In fact, it’s probably the most important financial decision in their naval careers. So, it’s important for all Sailors – either …
@USNPeople Weekly Wire Rundown: July 24, 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 …