Past, Present and Future Links with Spain
By Adm. James G. Foggo III Commander, Allied Joint Force Command Naples Commander, U.S. Naval Forces Europe/Commander, U.S. Naval Forces Africa A young, tenacious immigrant and mariner from Spain arrived on our shores before we were a country. He joined the revolutionary cause as a naval officer in the South Carolina Navy and was quickly given …
Lone Sailor Takes a Stand in Hawaii
By Rear Adm. Brian Fort Commander, Navy Region Hawaii and Naval Surface Group Middle Pacific On Friday, Oct. 13, I have the special privilege of being part of the Lone Sailor statue dedication with the National Park Service and Navy Memorial Foundation at the Pearl Harbor Visitor Center. There, we will reflect on our history, …
Happy 242nd Birthday, U.S. Navy!
The 242nd birthday of our Navy on Oct. 13 honors the brave men and women who conduct a wide range of combat, training, humanitarian, rescue and other missions worldwide, protecting our interests, promoting our security, and helping to shape our nation’s history and culture. Secretary of the Navy Richard V. Spencer’s birthday message To our …
Happy 242nd Birthday, U.S. Navy!
The 242nd birthday of our Navy on Oct. 13 honors the brave men and women who conduct a wide range of combat, training, humanitarian, rescue and other missions worldwide, protecting our interests, promoting our security, and helping to shape our nation’s history and culture. Secretary of the Navy Richard V. Spencer’s birthday message To our …
What Independence Day Means to Me
We’re the land of the free because of the brave – like our Team Navy athletes in the Warrior Games. The team’s wounded warrior athletes in the Paralympic-style competition explain what Independence Day means to them. U.S. Navy video by Mass Communication Specialist 2nd Class Andrew Brame
Farewell and Following Seas, SECNAV Ray Mabus
The following are Secretary of the Navy Ray Mabus’ remarks from his farewell tribute ceremony at Marine Corps Barracks, Washington, D.C., Jan. 6, 2017. SECNAV Mabus served as the 75th U.S. Secretary of the Navy, the longest to serve as leader of the Navy and Marine Corps since World War I. It may have been a mistake …
#ArmyNavy 2016 Spirit Videos
2016 Army-Navy Week is here, and so are this year’s spirit videos! Before we go for our 15th consecutive win against Army, watch these spirit videos to get ready for the game on Saturday. Then, tell us at the bottom of this blog which video is your favorite. Kickoff is set for 3:10 PM ET; the game …
Messages of Thanks for our U.S. Navy Sailors’ Service and Sacrifice
This Thanksgiving and everyday, we’re thankful for our Sailors who are serving around the world, around the clock to protect and defend America… thankful for their families who serve at home… thankful for our veterans who have stood the watch… and we’re thankful for everyone who supports them. Thank you! We asked our Facebook fans what they’re thankful for …
Honoring Our Navy Veterans’ Courage to Serve
November 11 is a special day for our nation. It’s our opportunity to pause and say thank you to our veterans for their courage to serve. All veterans have different reasons. Below are some of them… Eld D.: I served after watching the placement of a wreath on the [Tomb] of the Unknown Soldier. Looking …
Honor Our Heritage
By Adm. Bill Moran Vice Chief of Naval Operations This past weekend aboard Kings Bay Submarine Base in Georgia, there was a small but powerful reminder of what it means to honor and remember our veterans. This remembrance event honored WWII submarine veterans. For years now, the numbers of vets attending this special event have been …