QUONSET POINT, R.I. (Oct. 19, 2023) – Vice Chief of Naval Operations Adm. Lisa Franchetti meets with leadership from General Dynamics Electric Boat while touring the facility in Quonset Point, R.I., Oct. 19. The facility is responsible for submarine manufacturing, modular construction, and outfitting for future Virginia and Columbia class submarines. (U.S. Navy photo by Chief … [Read more...]
Navy Continues Commitment to Water Quality
OCTOBER 20, 2023 - As part of its ongoing commitment to provide the community with safe drinking water, Navy Region Hawaii is providing an update on the inter-agency approved water monitoring plan, where to find information on water samples and testing, and how to report concerns. The Red Hill Shaft has been physically disconnected from the Navy’s water distribution system … [Read more...]
Navy and Marines Return to Birthplace for Service Week
Silent Drill Platoon Marines with Marine Barrack Washington rehearse before their performance at Independence Hall as part of Navy-Marine Week Philadelphia on October 12, 2023. Marines are participating in numerous events throughout the city of Philadelphia to increase awareness and establish lasting relationships with communities throughout the area. (U.S. Marine Corps photo … [Read more...]
Navy, Marines, and Royal Navy Sign Strategic Charter
ATLANTIC OCEAN (Oct. 18, 2023) – Vice Chief of Naval Operations Adm. Lisa Franchetti, Commandant of the Marine Corps Gen. Eric Smith, and Royal Navy First Sea Lord and Chief of Naval Staff Adm. Sir Ben Key tour the HMS Prince of Wales (R09), Oct. 18. While aboard, Franchetti, Smith and Key signed a Delivering Combined Seapower (DCS) charter, which is intended to achieve the … [Read more...]
Navy Will Celebrate 250th Birthday in Philadelphia
OCTOBER 17, 2023 - Secretary of the Navy Carlos Del Toro announced that the Navy and Marine Corps will celebrate their 250th Birthday in 2025 in the city of Philadelphia. Secretary Del Toro made the announcement on the U.S. Navy’s 248th Birthday, Oct. 13. “There is no place we would rather be to celebrate 250 years of our Navy and Marine Corps team’s service in defense of … [Read more...]