A Message from CNO and Mrs. Gilday on Military Spouse Appreciation Day
Chief of Naval Operations Adm. Mike Gilday and Mrs. Linda Gilday thank all military spouses on Military Spouse Appreciation Day. Shipmates, my wife, Linda, and I wanted to take a moment to say thanks to all military spouses on Military Spouse Appreciation Day. Let’s take time together to applaud the service, dedication and support of …
CNO Message to the Force: We must be protectors and exemplify our values
Chief of Naval Operations Adm. Mike Gilday Mission one for every Sailor — active and reserve, uniformed and civilian — is the operational readiness of today’s Navy. That means being ready both in our personal and professional lives — and part of that readiness is continuing to hold ourselves to high ideals of integrity and …
Time to Update Our Strategic Vision and Goals
By Secretary of the Navy Richard V. Spencer After two years serving as your Secretary of the Navy, it is time to update the department’s vision and goals. We’ve accomplished a lot together, and we need to keep looking forward. The return of great power competition is testing our readiness and capabilities in ways we …
The Navy Picked You for a Reason
By Chief of Naval Operations Adm. Mike Gilday Today, around the Navy and around the world, men and women—Sailors—are making an incredible transition and advancing to Chief Petty Officer. The Navy Memorial is one of our most sacred places, here in Washington, D.C., and today I will stand with a group of Sailors who will …
CNO Gilday’s Message to the Fleet
Adm. Mike GildayChief of Naval Operations I am humbled and honored to be your Chief of Naval Operations. Together, we are part of the greatest navy in the world. Everyone on our team – officers and enlisted Sailors, active and reserve, uniformed and civilian – plays an important part in making sure we not only …
CNO Gilday’s Message to the Fleet
Adm. Mike Gilday Chief of Naval Operations I am humbled and honored to be your Chief of Naval Operations. Together, we are part of the greatest navy in the world. Everyone on our team – officers and enlisted Sailors, active and reserve, uniformed and civilian – plays an important part in making sure we not …
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 — …
5 Tips to Develop a Solid Leadership Foundation
By Hospital Corpsman 1st Class Stacey L. Zimmerman, Master-at-Arms 1st Class Jacob A. Widener, Hospital Corpsman 1st Class Ann C. Jones and Yeoman 1st Class Paige S. Bosco. Through Laying the Keel — like the solid backbone of a ship — the Navy seeks to empower future Navy leaders to build a lasting framework for leadership development. …
CNO and MCPON Release Updates to Leadership Guidance
Chief of Naval Operations (CNO) John Richardson and Master Chief Petty Officer of the Navy (MCPON) Russell Smith released May 7 their updated leadership guidance documents, Navy Leader Development Framework Version (NLDF) 3.0 and Laying the Keel. The documents have been refreshed with new ideas in support of developing leaders who can sustainably win and …
Ethics is a Strategic Imperative for All Hands
By Adm. Bill Moran Vice Chief of Naval Operations Historically ethics has often been seen as a legalistic, zero sum determination of compliance with rules and minimum standards. We can — and we must — do better. Working together, we can view ethics for what it truly is: A strategic imperative for all of us, …