USS Indianapolis (LCS 17) Commissioning Ceremony
Welcome to Navy Live blog coverage of USS Indianapolis’ (LCS 17) commissioning ceremony. Live video from the Oct. 26 ceremony in Burns Harbor, Indiana, is scheduled to begin 10 a.m. local time (CDT). The Freedom-variant littoral combat ship (LCS) is a fast, agile, focused-mission platform designed for operation in near-shore environments as well as open-ocean …
USS Indianapolis (LCS 17) Commissioning Ceremony
Welcome to Navy Live blog coverage of USS Indianapolis’ (LCS 17) commissioning ceremony. Live video from the Oct. 26 ceremony in Burns Harbor, Indiana, is scheduled to begin 10 a.m. local time (CDT). The Freedom-variant littoral combat ship (LCS) is a fast, agile, focused-mission platform designed for operation in near-shore environments as well as open-ocean …
Happy 244th Birthday, U.S. Navy!
Oct. 13 is the 244th birthday of the United States Navy. As the Navy grows ever more capable with new ships and technologies, we continue to rely on our Sailors, working side by side with the U.S. Marines to protect America’s people, partners and interests around the world. Secretary of the Navy Richard V. Spencer …
USS Cincinnati (LCS 20) Commissioning
Welcome to Navy Live blog coverage of USS Cincinnati (LCS 20)’s commissioning ceremony. The principal speaker will be Rep. Brad Wenstrup of Ohio. Former Secretary of Commerce Penny Pritzker will serve as the ship’s sponsor. Senior military representative at the ceremony will be Adm. James Foggo III, commander, U.S. Naval Forces Europe-Africa and commander, Allied …
Remarks from Under Secretary of the Navy Thomas B. Modly to U.S. Naval Academy Change of Command
Admiral Richardson, Vice Admiral Carter, Vice Admiral Buck (doesn’t that sound good, Sean? ’83 what do you think?) Distinguished Guests, and most of all, the faculty and staff of this national treasure, our United States Naval Academy: Good morning, Annapolis! Good morning, Navy! Secretary Spencer wishes he could be here today, but as many of …
Congratulations, CPO Selects; Now Earn This
Congratulations to all those selected for advancement to Chief Petty Officer. This is our most important milestone achievement in enlisted advancement, and you should be incredibly proud of all you have accomplished. Chief Petty Officer Selection Results The Navy you have grown up in will look very different to you six weeks from now — …
Becoming One Navy Team
On the 71st anniversary of President Harry S. Truman’s signing of the Executive Orders 9980 and 9981, mandating equality of treatment and opportunity for all persons in the armed services and federal government regardless of race, color, religion or national origin, Chief of Naval Operations Adm. John Richardson addresses the essential role diversity plays in …
Under Secretary of the Navy Thomas B. Modly Remarks at D-Day Commemoration
Below are Under Secretary of the Navy Thomas Modly’s remarks on the Cleveland D-Day 75th Commemoration Event at at League Park, June 6, 2019. Good afternoon, everyone. Mayor Jackson, General Dziedzeski, executives of the Cleveland Indians, distinguished guests and friends, and most importantly, our heroic and cherished veterans, thank you so much for the opportunity to be …
Under Secretary of the Navy Thomas B. Modly Remarks at The Patuxent Partnership
Below are Under Secretary of the Navy Thomas Modly’s remarks at The Patuxent Partnership, May 15, 2019 in St. Mary’s City, Maryland. Thank you, Bonnie, for that kind introduction. And thanks for inviting us here tonight. What a wonderful evening and event to recognize the leadership of this community of service. Some of you may know that Robyn …
Celebrating Oklahoma City Navy Week
Sailors from across the United States are in Oklahoma City, May 27-June 2, to show the Navy to the community. Oklahoma City Navy Week’s major highlights include senior Navy leadership; Sailors from locally assigned units such as Strategic Communications Wing (STRATCOMMWING); Sailors from the oldest warship afloat, USS Constitution; Navy Band Southwest performances; and the …