U.S. 6th Fleet’s 70th Anniversary
The U.S. Navy’s 6th Fleet reached its 70th anniversary Feb. 12, 2020. Its current commanding officer, Vice Adm. Lisa Franchetti, shares her reflections below, accompanied by a selection of images representing 6th Fleet’s ongoing missions in the Europe and Africa areas of operation. U.S. 6th Fleet Turns 70 By Vice Adm. Lisa FranchettiCommander, U.S. 6th …
Happy 244th Birthday, U.S. Navy!
Oct. 13 is the 244th birthday of the United States Navy. As the Navy grows ever more capable with new ships and technologies, we continue to rely on our Sailors, working side by side with the U.S. Marines to protect America’s people, partners and interests around the world. Secretary of the Navy Richard V. Spencer …
Becoming One Navy Team
On the 71st anniversary of President Harry S. Truman’s signing of the Executive Orders 9980 and 9981, mandating equality of treatment and opportunity for all persons in the armed services and federal government regardless of race, color, religion or national origin, Chief of Naval Operations Adm. John Richardson addresses the essential role diversity plays in …
Happy 126th Birthday Chiefs – Chief On!
By Master Chief Petty Officer of the Navy (MCPON) Russell Smith In the beginning there was no birthday, no Mess, no initiation process. There were only Sailors, salty with experience and a deep conviction to bridge the gap between the vision their officers had and the Sailors who executed the mission. Recognizing a seam, Chief …
SECNAV Spencer’s 2018 Veterans Day Message
By Secretary of the Navy Richard V. Spencer One hundred years ago, the guns fell silent across Europe on the 11th hour, of the 11th day, of the 11th month, of 1918. The armistice, which ended World War One, finally ended the most horrific warfare the world had ever seen and the world began its slow …
To the Men and Women of NAS Oceana, Happy 75th Birthday!
By Capt. Chad P. Vincelette Commanding officer, Naval Air Station Oceana Victory in World War II remained in doubt when the U.S. Navy commissioned something it desperately needed 75 years ago – an East Coast Navy base to prepare aviators to fight. Naval Auxiliary Air Station Oceana was born on Aug. 17, 1943, out of …
CNO Adm. Richardson’s 4th of July Message
Team, 242 years ago today, our Founders came together and ratified the Declaration of Independence. On that day, the great democratic experiment that is the United States began. On this day, it is a worthy thing to review some of the words that launched our great nation. On this day, we should take some time …
Carl Vinson Carrier Strike Group: Celebrating 75 Years of U.S. 3rd Fleet after Historic Vietnam Visit
By Rear Adm. John Fuller Commander, Carl Vinson Carrier Strike Group Carl Vinson Strike Group patrols the Western Pacific as U.S. 3rd Fleet marks its 75th anniversary. We are demonstrating America’s commitment to regional security, stability and prosperity. This deployment marks the second time this strike group deployed to the Indo-Pacific region under an initiative …
7th Fleet’s 75th Anniversary
By Vice Adm. Phil Sawyer Commander, U.S. 7th Fleet U.S. 7th Fleet was established by a single naval message with the effective date of March 15, 1943. And now, 75 years later, we are the U.S. Navy’s largest fleet in the Indo-Pacific. We continue to be defined by our forward-deployed presence, our many partnerships with …
Happy 242nd Birthday, U.S. Navy!
The 242nd birthday of our Navy on Oct. 13 honors the brave men and women who conduct a wide range of combat, training, humanitarian, rescue and other missions worldwide, protecting our interests, promoting our security, and helping to shape our nation’s history and culture. Secretary of the Navy Richard V. Spencer’s birthday message To our …