Farewell and Following Seas, SECNAV Ray Mabus
The following are Secretary of the Navy Ray Mabus’ remarks from his farewell tribute ceremony at Marine Corps Barracks, Washington, D.C., Jan. 6, 2017. SECNAV Mabus served as the 75th U.S. Secretary of the Navy, the longest to serve as leader of the Navy and Marine Corps since World War I. It may have been a mistake …
USS Zumwalt (DDG 1000) Joins the U.S. Navy’s Fleet
Our newest and most technologically advanced warship, USS Zumwalt (DDG 1000) joined the U.S. Navy’s fleet when it was commissioned into active service Oct. 15 in Baltimore, Maryland. “On behalf of the U.S. Naval Surface Force, I proudly accept ownership of the Navy’s newest ship to the fleet.” – Vice Adm. Tom Rowden Commander, Naval Surface …