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...]
Naval War College Begins with Focus on the Future
AUGUST 11, 2023 - The U.S. Naval War College (NWC) began its 2023-2024 academic year by holding a convocation ceremony and its seventh Future Warfighting Symposium (FWS), onboard Naval Station Newport, Aug. 8-10. Convocation led the introduction of the academic year, welcoming more than 500 students from all six branches of the U.S. armed services, civilian employees of the … [Read more...]