USS Gerald R. Ford Ushers in New Age of Technology and Innovation
By Rear Adm. Bruce Lindsey Commander, Naval Air Force Atlantic On July 22, the U.S. Navy will commission the nation’s newest nuclear-powered aircraft carrier, USS Gerald R. Ford (CVN 78). For the first time in more than 40 years, in a ceremony certain to be memorable, the Navy will commission the lead ship of a …
USS Gerald R. Ford (CVN 78) Commissioning Ceremony
Welcome to Navy Live blog coverage of the July 22 commissioning of the future USS Gerald R. Ford (CVN 78). Live video from Naval Station Norfolk, Va., is scheduled to begin 10 a.m. (EST). President Donald J. Trump will deliver the ceremony’s principal address. Susan Ford Bales, Ford’s daughter, serves as the ship’s sponsor. CVN-78 …
U.S. Navy’s Partnerships, Learning, Strength and Teamwork Vital to Arctic’s Stable Future
Rear Adm. Stuart Munsch, Assistant Deputy Chief of Naval Operations, Operations, Plans and Strategy (N3/N5B), delivered the following remarks during the 7th Symposium on the Impacts of an Ice-diminishing Arctic on Naval and Maritime Operations at the Burke Theater, Naval Heritage Center at the U.S. Navy Memorial in Washington, D.C., July 18. Adm. John Richardson, …
U.S. Navy’s Partnerships, Learning, Strength and Teamwork Vital to Arctic’s Stable Future
Rear Adm. Stuart Munsch, Assistant Deputy Chief of Naval Operations, Operations, Plans and Strategy (N3/N5B), delivered the following remarks during the 7th Symposium on the Impacts of an Ice-diminishing Arctic on Naval and Maritime Operations at the Burke Theater, Naval Heritage Center at the U.S. Navy Memorial in Washington, D.C., July 18. Adm. John Richardson, …
U.S. Navy Statement on USS Fitzgerald Investigation
Below is a statement released July 21 by U.S. Navy Chief of Information, Rear Adm. Dawn Cutler on the investigation into the June 17 collision between USS Fitzgerald (DDG 62) and a merchant vessel about 56 nautical miles southwest of Yokosuka, Japan: “We are in the early stages of the investigation process to develop a comprehensive picture …
U.S. Navy Statement on USS Fitzgerald Investigation
Below is a statement released July 21 by U.S. Navy Chief of Information, Rear Adm. Dawn Cutler on the investigation into the June 17 collision between USS Fitzgerald (DDG 62) and a merchant vessel about 56 nautical miles southwest of Yokosuka, Japan: “We are in the early stages of the investigation process to develop a comprehensive picture …
Navy Recruit Graduation: July 21, 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 …
Enhanced Force Protection for Navy Recruiters
By Rear Admiral Jeff Hughes Former commander, Navy Recruiting Command It has been two years since the attack on the Navy Recruiting Station and Navy Operational Support Center in Chattanooga, Tennessee. Over the years, the Navy has developed a robust anti-terrorism force protection (ATFP) program to support our afloat units and ashore forces on Navy …
Enhanced Force Protection for Navy Recruiters
By Rear Admiral Jeff Hughes Former commander, Navy Recruiting Command It has been two years since the attack on the Navy Recruiting Station and Navy Operational Support Center in Chattanooga, Tennessee. Over the years, the Navy has developed a robust anti-terrorism force protection (ATFP) program to support our afloat units and ashore forces on Navy …
@USNPeople Weekly Wire Rundown: July 17, 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 …