OCTOBER 30, 2019 - Navy installations are ready to support authorized veterans and their caregivers who will soon be able to enjoy certain Morale, Welfare, and Recreation (MWR) programs and shop at base commissaries and exchanges. Effective Jan. 1 2020, veterans awarded the Purple Heart or Medal of Honor, who are former prisoners of war, or have service-connected disability … [Read more...]
Navy Preps ‘Midway’ Film Crew to Bring Real Battle to Life
OCTOBER 29, 2019 - The Battle of Midway was one of the most pivotal campaigns of World War II in the Pacific, and a major film depicting its events is about to hit the big screen. Defense Department historians who helped from start to finish say "Midway" does justice to the integrity, accountability and toughness of everyone involved in the real June 1942 battle. Written by … [Read more...]
Navy Commissions Littoral Combat Ship Indianapolis
OCTOBER 28, 2019 - The Navy’s newest littoral combat ship, USS Indianapolis (LCS 17), was commissioned Oct. 26 at Burns Harbor. Burns Harbor is known for producing steel and has a long, rich history of supporting U.S. defense capabilities. “To the citizens of the great state of Indiana who have joined us here today, thank you so much for enduring the weather to show your … [Read more...]
Navy to Commission Littoral Combat Ship Indianapolis
OCTOBER 24, 2019 - The Navy will commission its newest Freedom-variant littoral combat ship, USS Indianapolis (LCS 17), during a 10 a.m. CDT ceremony Saturday, Oct. 26, in Burns Harbor, Indiana. The future USS Indianapolis, designated LCS 17, honors Indiana's state capital and largest city. It will be the fourth ship to bear the name. Lisa W. Hershman will deliver the … [Read more...]
Ten Take-Aways: The Education for Seapower Report
OCTOBER 21, 2019 - In February 2019, the Department of the Navy issued its landmark Education for Seapower (E4S) Report, calling for major reform and improvement of our system of naval education for commissioned and enlisted Sailors and Marines. The Department of the Navy is beginning to implement the report’s recommendations at the direction of the Secretary of the Navy … [Read more...]