JANUARY 10, 2025 - James “Jimmy” Earl Carter, Jr., the 39th President of the United States, passed away on Dec. 29, 2024 at the age of 100. President Carter leaves a remarkable legacy as a dedicated public servant, influential statesman and champion of global peace, democracy and human rights. President Carter began his public service career in 1943 when he received an … [Read more...]
Navy Honors President Carter with Historic ‘Missing Man’ Flyover
JANUARY 10, 2025 - Twenty-one U.S. Navy F/A-18E/F Super Hornets conducted a missing man formation flyover to honor the former U.S. President James Earl “Jimmy” Carter on Jan. 9. The eight squadrons, from Strike Fighter Wing Atlantic, that provided aircraft for the flyover were: The “Fighting Swordsmen” of Strike Fighter Squadron (VFA) 32, the “Blue Blasters” of VFA-34, the … [Read more...]
Event Celebrates Navy and Marine Corps 250th Birthday
JANUARY 10, 2025 – Secretary of the Navy, Carlos Del Toro, commenced the first of many celebrations in 2025 of the U.S. Navy and Marine Corps 250th birthdays at the 10th Annual Commodore Stephen Decatur Celebration on Jan. 9, 2025. Hosted by the White House Historical Association (WHHA), the gathering at the Historic Decatur House brought together many notable guests, … [Read more...]
USNS Portsmouth is Navy’s 3rd Medical Ship
JANUARY 9, 2025 – Secretary of the Navy Carlos Del Toro named the future Bethesda-class expeditionary medical ship (EMS 3) USNS Portsmouth during a ship naming ceremony at Naval Medical Center Portsmouth on Jan. 8. The decision to select Portsmouth was made to honor the legacy and commitment of the Navy doctors, nurses, corpsmen and staff of Naval Medical Center Portsmouth … [Read more...]
Navy Announces 2024 Battle “E” Winners
JANUARY 7, 2025 - Vice Adm. Rob Gaucher, commander, Submarine Force Atlantic (COMSUBLANT), announced the COMSUBLANT winners of the 2024 Battle Efficiency (“E”) Competition awards, Jan. 1. The Battle “E” competition is conducted to strengthen and evaluate both command and overall Force warfighting readiness and to recognize outstanding command performance. The criterion for … [Read more...]