Under Secretary Modly’s Remarks at USS Sioux City Commissioning
Below are Under Secretary of the Navy Thomas Modly’s remarks at the commissioning of USS Sioux City (LCS 11) at the U.S. Naval Academy, Nov. 17. Thank you, XO for that kind introduction. Sen. Ernst, Adm. Richardson, Mrs. Winnefeld, Mayor Pro Tempore Don Moore and Sioux City Council members, Annapolis Mayor Buckley, Vice Adm. Carter, Rear …
Under Secretary Modly’s Remarks at Gold Star Families Memorial Monument
Under Secretary Thomas B. Modly spoke at the Cleveland Veterans Affairs Medical Center at the unveiling of the Gold Star Families Memorial Monument on Aug. 31, 2018. (U.S. Navy video courtesy of the Department of Veterans Affairs/Released)
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 …
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 …
Under Secretary Modly’s Remarks at Master Chief Slabinski’s Induction into Pentagon Hall of Heroes
The following are Under Secretary of the Navy Thomas Modly’s remarks for Medal of Honor recipient Master Chief Britt Slabinski’s induction into Pentagon Hall of Heroes May 25. Deputy Secretary Shanahan, Adm. Richardson, Dana, Master Chief of the Navy Giordano, Christina, Bryce, John, Meghan, military service members who are gathered here today, DoD civilians, families, …
Under Secretary Modly’s Remarks at U.S. Naval Academy Class of 2018 Graduation
The following are Under Secretary of the Navy Thomas Modly’s remarks for the U.S. Naval Academy Class of 2018’s graduation and commissioning ceremony in Annapolis, Md., May 25. Mr. President, members of Congress, Admiral Richardson, General Walters, Vice Admiral Carter, distinguished guests, faculty and staff of this national treasure of an institution. To the parents, …
Under Secretary Modly’s Remarks at Naval Aviation Symposium
The following are Under Secretary of the Navy Thomas Modly’s prepared remarks for the National Aviation Symposium at the National Naval Aviation Museum in Pensacola, Florida, May 10, 2018. Thank you for the kind introduction, and thank you for the honor of addressing you today at this Naval Aviation Symposium. I recognize that the path …
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 …