AUGUST 18, 2023 - The Navy will christen the future USS Ted Stevens (DDG 128) during a 9:00 a.m. CDT ceremony on Saturday, Aug. 19, in Pascagoula, Mississippi. The principal address will be delivered by the Honorable Sean O’Keefe, 69th Secretary of the Navy and 10th Administrator of NASA. Remarks will also be provided by the Honorable Russell Rumbaugh, Assistant Secretary … [Read more...]
Navy Getaways: Retreat at Solomons Island, Maryland
AUGUST 17, 2023 - Military personnel and their families can enjoy a beautiful and welcoming vacation at the Navy Getaways, Navy Recreation Center (NRC) Solomons, tucked away on a gorgeous peninsula bordered by the waters of the Patuxent River. For military personnel, the stunning views of the Patuxent River shoreline and the variety of recreational opportunities make it a … [Read more...]
Austin Praises Outgoing Chief of Naval Operations
AUGUST 15, 2023 - Secretary of Defense Lloyd J. Austin III today underscored Adm. Michael Gilday's dedication to advancing American sea power at a critical time for global security during Gilday's relinquishment of office ceremony at the Naval Academy in Annapolis, Md. Austin said that throughout Gilday's 38-year career and four-year tenure as the Navy's top admiral, he has … [Read more...]
The Best Reunion Yet
AUGUST 14, 2023 - The Ticonderoga-class guided-missile cruiser USS Mobile Bay (CG 53), the second oldest cruiser in the U.S. Navy, served more than 36 years of service and decommissioned in a ceremony at Naval Station San Diego on Aug. 10. Current and past crewmembers, and even some of the original plankowners, gathered in celebration, remembering the countless … [Read more...]
Navy, Edison Electric Institute Collaborate for Resilience
WASHINGTON (Aug. 10, 2023) — Assistant Secretary of the Navy for Energy, Installations, and Environment (ASN EI&E) Meredith Berger meets with leadership of Edison Electric Institute (EEI), including CEO Tom Kuhn, for the announcement of the Department of the Navy and EEI’s future partnerships. Secretary Berger’s mission as ASN EI&E is to ensure mission readiness through … [Read more...]