Zumwalt Crew Returning Honor for Namesake’s Long time Aide-de-Camp
Before USS Zumwalt’s commissioning, Peter Spiro, son of retired Col. Michael Spiro, delivered an urn containing his father’s ashes aboard DDG-1000, Oct. 14. Col. Spiro, who was the long time aide-de-camp of Adm. Elmo Zumwalt, escorted Zumwalt’s remains home following his death Jan. 2, 2000. Following the ship’s commissioning, Zumwalt’s crew will return the honor …
Five Things to Know about USS Zumwalt and its Namesake
“DDG-1000 is one of the most innovative and technologically-advanced ships our Navy has built and it is this spirit of innovation, this commitment to forward thinking and the ability of our Navy and its sailors to see beyond the horizon that we honor as we commission the USS Zumwalt. Just as DDG-1000 is the first …
USS Zumwalt (DDG 1000) Commissioning
The Navy’s newest and most technologically advanced warship, USS Zumwalt (DDG 1000) was commissioned into active service Saturday, Oct. 15, at North Locust Point in Baltimore. DDG 1000 is the lead ship of a class of next-generation multi-mission surface combatants and is named for Adm. Elmo R. Zumwalt, former chief of naval operations. A veteran …
Navy Recruit Graduation: September 9, 2016
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 […]
These are the Voyages of the U.S. Navy’s Enterprise
For some people, Enterprise is the ship that comes to mind when they think about the U.S. Navy. However, for fans of the TV show Star Trek – Trekkies, Enterprise is synonymous with the […]
Future USS Zumwalt Underway for Commissioning
By Capt. James A. Kirk Commanding officer, PCU Zumwalt (DDG 1000) With the last line taken in, PCU Zumwalt (DDG 1000) eased away from the pier and set sail from […]
The New Guy’s View: My Priorities as Director, Surface Warfare
By Rear Adm. Ron Boxall Director, Surface Warfare (OPNAV N96) Shipmates and friends, Hello from the hallowed halls of the Pentagon! Last month, I relieved Rear Adm. Pete Fanta as […]
@USNPeople Weekly Wire Rundown: Sept. 6, 2016
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 […]
Navy Recruit Graduation: September 2, 2016
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 […]
Suicide Prevention Month – Every Sailor, Every Day Starts With You
By Chief of Naval Personnel Public Affairs With September marking Suicide Prevention Month, it’s an important time to have the conversation that could make a difference, share different ideas and […]