MAY 14, 2024 - For over ten years, U.S. Navy recruiters have used the Value-Oriented Recruiting (VALOR) sales method to sell a career in the Navy to prospects. However, as Navy Recruiting Command strives to meet its recruitment goal, it’s time to switch the script. Navy Recruiting Command (NRC) is implementing the sales methodology, IMPACT Selling, over the next three … [Read more...]
Navy Names Future Attack Submarine USS Miami
MAY 8, 2024 - Secretary of the Navy Carlos Del Toro announced that future Virginia-class nuclear-powered attack submarine SSN 811 will be named USS Miami. Secretary Del Toro made the announcement, May 7, during the official kickoff concert of the inaugural Fleet Week Miami, hosted by Blue Star Families. The future USS Miami honors the city of Miami and the crews of three … [Read more...]
Navy Issues “National Call to Maritime Service” During Fleet Week Miami
MAY 7, 2024 - Emphasizing the benefits and importance of service to our country, Secretary of the Navy Carlos Del Toro issued a National Call to Maritime Service, during the kick off of the inaugural Fleet Week Miami today. “Service in the Navy and Marine Corps is more than just a job. It represents a chance to serve something bigger than yourself,” said Secretary Del Toro. … [Read more...]
Navy Beats Army in Annual Best Warrior Competition
MAY 6, 2024 – Hospital Corpsman 1st Class Michael O’Connell took first place in the noncommissioned officer category at this year’s U.S. Army John F. Kennedy Special Warfare Center and School Best Warrior Competition held at Camp Mackall, North Carolina, April 2024. O’Connell, a special operations independent duty corpsman and instructor with the Naval Special Operations … [Read more...]
CNO Visits Sailors, Discusses Warfighting
MAY 6, 2024 - Chief of Naval Operations Adm. Lisa Franchetti traveled to Hampton Roads, Virginia, to meet with Navy leaders and engage with Sailors, May 3. The visit provided the CNO the opportunity to discuss her warfighting priority with Sailors and help them connect their efforts to the Navy mission. It also enabled Sailors to speak directly to the CNO about their quality … [Read more...]