At NAWS China Lake, Scientists and Sailors Are Building the Future Fleet
By Adm. Robert Burke, Vice Chief of Naval Operations On a recent swing to the West Coast, I visited Naval Air Weapons Station (NAWS) China Lake, home of the Naval Air Warfare Center Weapons Division (NAWCWD), for the first time. This remote location has been a premiere spot for technology and an institution in naval …
At NAWS China Lake, Scientists and Sailors Are Building the Future Fleet
By Adm. Robert Burke, Vice Chief of Naval Operations On a recent swing to the West Coast, I visited Naval Air Weapons Station (NAWS) China Lake, home of the Naval Air Warfare Center Weapons Division (NAWCWD), for the first time. This remote location has been a premiere spot for technology and an institution in naval …
Masters-at-Arms: Protecting the Fleet
By Master Chief Master-at-Arms Melissa Old It’s been a difficult few weeks for the U.S. Navy family. We have lost three young Sailors at Naval Air Station Pensacola, another at Joint Expeditionary Base Little Creek-Fort Story and two civilians at Joint Base Pearl Harbor-Hickam. The question has been asked: What is the Navy doing to …
Unity in Tragedy: Statement From Commander of Navy Region Southeast
Our primary focus remains on taking care of the families and friends of the victims, as well as ensuring the Service members, civilians, and the families of NAS Pensacola receive the support that they need.
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 …
Don’t Miss Out on Navy’s Social Media!
You check Instagram for great photographs, have your say via Twitter, get a LinkedIn account for career purposes and maybe even have a YouTube channel to post some niche videos. But do you know what your Navy has to offer you on social media? One of the channels to share our Navy’s story is social media. …
Mine Warfare in the construct of BALTOPS
Rear Adm. Scott Robertson Commander of the BALTOPS 2019 Mine Warfare Task Group (CTG 162.60) Commander Naval Surface and Mine Warfighting Development Center (SMWDC) Mine warfare (MIW) is a critical warfare capability that the U.S. Navy, our allies, and our partners take seriously in an era of great power competition. During Baltic Operations (BALTOPS) 2019, …
National Discussion on Sexual Assault and Sexual Harassment at America’s College, Universities and Service Academies
Welcome to Navy Live blog coverage of the National Discussion on Sexual Assault and Sexual Harassment at America’s colleges and universities. Secretaries of the Navy, the Army, and the Air Force will host the event April 4-5 at the U.S. Naval Academy in Annapolis, Maryland to advance national dialogue at the college and university level regarding the …
Travels with CNO: Richardson completes 10 day around-the-world trip
Chief of Naval Operations Adm. John Richardson recently completed a 10 day around-the-world trip where he met with our forward deployed forces, partners and allies, and those who meet us on the seas. Below is a recap of his trip as shared through social media. January 14 Team, I’m grateful for the hospitality and professional …
Dynamic Security: NAVEUR-NAVAF Blazes Trail Reflecting on Past, Preparing for Future
By Mass Communication Specialist 1st Class Ryan Riley Naval Force Europe-Africa / U.S. Sixth Fleet Public Affairs Each day the U.S. Navy faces a fluctuating security environment in the waters that touch the European and African shores. A resurgent Russia is becoming more aggressive as it projects power in the North Atlantic and Arctic while; …