Sullivan Family’s Legacy of Patriotism and Sacrifice Continues to Inspire
By Kelly Sullivan I am a soccer mom to two cool kids, a third-grade teacher, yogi, and the sponsor of a Navy warship. It was 20 years ago that I had the incredible honor of commissioning the Navy’s finest warship named for my grandfather and his brothers – USS The Sullivans (DDG 68). I was …
Veterans Day Salute to a Navy Chief and His Ship
By Rear Adm. Brian Fort Commander, Navy Region Hawaii and Naval Surface Group Middle Pacific This is a true tale of a Navy chief and his ship – and how one individual can inspire generations of veterans, including all of us who serve today. One year before World War I began in Sarajevo in 1914, …
Bull Halsey: Right Navy Leader at Right Time
By Rear Adm. Brian Fort Commander, Navy Region Hawaii and Naval Surface Group Middle Pacific On Sept. 2, I had the privilege of attending a ceremony on the battleship Missouri to commemorate the 72nd anniversary of the end of World War II in the Pacific. The theme was “They Stood Tall, They Held the Line …
Bull Halsey: Right Navy Leader at Right Time
By Rear Adm. Brian Fort Commander, Navy Region Hawaii and Naval Surface Group Middle Pacific On Sept. 2, I had the privilege of attending a ceremony on the battleship Missouri to commemorate the 72nd anniversary of the end of World War II in the Pacific. The theme was “They Stood Tall, They Held the Line …
10 Things to know about U.S. Navy Chiefs
Effectively running and fighting a warship relies on bridging the gap between officers and enlisted personnel. It was from this need that the creation of the rank of chief petty officer was born. The chief petty officer as it is recognized today was officially established April 1, 1893. Armed with official recognition, chiefs of the past …
100 Years of Deckplate Leadership by Female Navy Chiefs
Female Sailors and civilians have a rich history of service in our Navy. On March 21, 1917, Loretta Perfectus Walsh left her mark on that history when she became our first female chief petty officer. In honor of today’s centennial anniversary and Women’s History Month, we’re looking back at other female Sailors – part of that …
U.S. Navy Toughness: ‘Amazing Grace’ and namesake USS Hopper
By Rear Adm. John Fuller Commander, Navy Region Hawaii and Naval Surface Group Middle Pacific Our Navy continues to grow as a force, with our Sailors judged based on the content of the individual’s character, leadership and performance, not gender. Women’s History Month is an opportunity to consider how far we’ve come: Women and men …
U.S. Navy Toughness: ‘Amazing Grace’ and namesake USS Hopper
By Rear Adm. John Fuller Commander, Navy Region Hawaii and Naval Surface Group Middle Pacific Our Navy continues to grow as a force, with our Sailors judged based on the content of the individual’s character, leadership and performance, not gender. Women’s History Month is an opportunity to consider how far we’ve come: Women and men …
Veterans of Northeast Ohio
Veterans of Northeast Ohio! I want to hear stories of success from Veterans in NEO! If you wanted the World to know what the region has available, what would be your top factors to motivate …
Dorie Miller’s Legacy: Inspiration for all U.S. Navy Sailors and all Americans
By Rear Adm. John Fuller Commander, Navy Region Hawaii and Naval Surface Group Middle Pacific The story of Dorie Miller is inspiring for all Sailors and all Americans. In honor of African American History Month, let’s consider what his legacy means for all of us. Mess Attendant Third Class Doris “Dorie” Miller was ready, willing …