Navy Auditability Leads to Victory in War
By Under Secretary of the Navy Thomas B. Modly At the end of May 1942, the ships of Task Force 17 and Task Force 16 steamed toward their rendezvous near the remote island of Midway. Rallying the U.S. Navy’s last remaining aircraft carriers, Hornet, Enterprise and Yorktown, Adm. Chester Nimitz sent his unforgettable orders, instructing …
Breaking the Mold
Below are Under Secretary of the Navy Thomas B. Modly’s prepared remarks for the Breaking the Mold workshop at Naval War College, March 7. The purpose for the two-day workshop, sponsored by the under secretary of the Navy, was to engage top minds within the U.S. Navy and private sector academic and business partners on …
Soundings Podcast: CNO Discusses Ownership in Naval Profession
Moderator: Welcome to Soundings, the official podcast of the Chief of Naval Operations. On this podcast we have discussed each of the four core attributes: accountability, initiative, integrity and toughness. Today, we talk with Adm. Richardson about ownership in our Navy. Sir, let’s start by simply asking how you think about ownership as it applies …
Statements by SECNAV Richard V. Spencer and CNO Adm. John Richardson on Las Vegas Mass Shooting
Today, President Donald J. Trump ordered that the U.S. flag be flown at half-staff until sunset on Oct. 6 as a remark of response for the victims of a mass shooting in Las Vegas, Nevada, Oct. 1. At this time there is in excess of 50 deceased and over 200 injured individuals. — LVMPD (@LVMPD) …
SECNAV’s Letter to the Force: Department of the Navy’s Mission, Vision and Priorities
On Aug. 29, 2017, Secretary of the Navy Richard V. Spencer released a memorandum that outlined the Department of the Navy mission, vision and priorities. The memo’s text is below. The original document is also available for download. Sailors, Marines and Civilian Teammates, As I stated in my confirmation hearing, I have discussed priorities that …
SECNAV Spencer’s Message to the Navy and Marine Corps Team
On Aug. 3, 2017, Richard V. Spencer, a native of Connecticut, was sworn in as the 76th secretary of the Navy. The following is his opening statement: Sailors, Marines and civilian teammates, It is with great excitement and humility that I take on the role of your 76th Secretary of the Navy. The excitement is …
SECNAV Spencer’s Message to the Navy and Marine Corps Team
On Aug. 3, 2017, Richard V. Spencer, a native of Connecticut, was sworn in as the 76th secretary of the Navy. The following is his opening statement: Sailors, Marines and civilian teammates, It is with great excitement and humility that I take on the role of your 76th Secretary of the Navy. The excitement is …
From Sea to Space: NASA Selects Two Sailors for 2017 Astronaut Candidate Class
Two Sailors are on their way to join the growing list of Navy astronauts! NASA announced June 7 that Lt. Kayla Barron and Lt. Cmdr. Matthew Dominick were selected from a record breaking 18,300 applicants to join its 2017 Astronaut Candidate Class of just 12 people. Barron and Dominick as well as their fellow astronaut candidates will return …
Chief of Naval Operations Adm. Richardson: See toxic behavior? Intervene, stop, report
The following message was released fleetwide by Chief of Naval Operations Admiral John Richardson as NAVADMIN 066/17 on March, 21, 2017. The United States Navy is a high-performing combat team that strives to be its best, in both competence and character, every day. We push ourselves and our shipmates to perform at the highest levels …
Weekly Exemption Reviews Aid in Hiring Critical Navy Positions
By Scott Lutterloh Acting Assistant Secretary of the Navy for Manpower and Reserve Affairs In order to mitigate the effects of the federal hiring freeze on our Navy family, the Department of the Navy has established a weekly drumbeat to review and approve exemption submissions. This can be a complex topic. Understanding this, our goal …