Oct. 13, 2023, marks the Navy's 248th Birthday. The central theme of this year's celebration is "248 Years of Power, Presence, and Protection,” which highlights the U.S. Navy’s historical and long-standing commitment to being forward deployed, highly trained, and dedicated to defending American interests at sea, on land, and in the sky. Beginning with the establishment of … [Read more...]
Commissaries Honor Navy’s 248 Years of Service
OCTOBER 11, 2023 – On October 13th, the Defense Commissary Agency (DeCA) salutes the U.S. Navy on the 248th anniversary of their establishment by the Continental Congress in 1775. “We salute the Navy’s 248 years of service as we deliver their commissary benefit,” said Marine Sgt. Maj. Michael R. Saucedo, senior enlisted advisor to the DeCA director. “And we encourage sailors … [Read more...]
Navy Misses 2023 Recruiting Goal
OCTOBER 11, 2023 – The U.S. Navy’s fiscal year (FY) 2023 recruitment goals were 37,700 for active-duty enlisted Sailors and 8,390 for reserve enlisted Sailors. As of Sept. 30, 2023, the Navy recruited 30,236 active-duty Sailors and 6,342 reserve Sailors. The U.S Navy’s FY23 recruitment goals were 2,532 for active-duty officers and 1,940 for reserve officers. As of Sept. 30, … [Read more...]
Marines Showcase San Francisco Fleet Week 2023
OCTOBER 10, 2023 - In the heart of San Francisco, an annual maritime showcase known as San Francisco Fleet Week was set to commence. This event, led by the Navy with the faithful support of the Marine Corps and Coast Guard, held a dual purpose — to nurture the enduring trust and connection between the American people and the armed forces, and to spark interest in prospective … [Read more...]
USS Jack H Lucas Commissions at Port Tampa Bay
OCTOBER 9, 2023 – Arleigh Burke-class guided-missile destroyer USS Jack H Lucas (DDG 125) commissioned at Tampa, Florida, Oct. 7. DDG 125 is named for Pfc. Jack Lucas, who served in the U.S. Marines during World War II, earning the Medal of Honor for his heroism at Iwo Jima, when he was just 17 years old. He is the youngest Marine, and the youngest service member in World … [Read more...]