Welcome to Navy Live blog coverage of Recruit Training Command’s graduation, Pass-In Review. It is a formal military ceremony that honors a Sailor’s hard work and dedication to a new way of life. Pass-In-Review also ties together the future of the Navy with our long-held naval traditions and customs. Read how Recruit Training Command transforms civilians …

On November 14, 2013, the George Washington Strike Group arrived in the vicinity of Leyte Gulf, Philippines, in response to Typhoon Haiyan. Our nation’s aircraft carriers deliver a one-of-a-kind mix of combat power as well as humanitarian relief to every corner of the globe. Navy carriers are unique in that they serve the nation’s interests …

By Cmdr. Samuel F. de Castro Commanding Officer, USS The Sullivans (DDG 68) “All engines ahead full for twenty five knots! Left standard rudder,” I hear the Conning Officer order as USS The Sullivans’ gas turbine engines spin up. The ship shakes as she heels to starboard, and we accelerate away …

By Master Chief Petty Officer of the Navy (AW/NAC) Mike D. Stevens Veterans, Shipmates and Navy Families, Monday, we honor those who have stood the watch, pay respect to those who have given the ultimate sacrifice, and say thanks to those currently in uniform. There have always been men and women …

By Chief of Naval Operations Jonathan Greenert

Welcome to Navy Live blog coverage of christening of the Navy’s newest aircraft carrier Gerald R. Ford (CVN 78), the first ship of the next-generation class of nuclear-powered aircraft carriers. The ship was christened during a ceremony Nov. 9 ceremony at Huntington-Ingalls Industries Newport News shipyard, Newport News, Va. [dciframe]http://cdn.livestream.com/embed/usnavy?layout=4&clip=pla_fb22b355-4a44-4e3b-90ed-d0c867379b83&color=0xe7e7e7&autoPlay=false&mute=false&iconColorOver=0x888888&iconColor=0x777777&allowchat=false&height=340&width=560,561,341[/dciframe] Before …

By Adm. Bruce W. Clingan Commander, U.S. Naval Forces Europe, Commander, U.S. Naval Forces Africa, Commander, Allied Joint Force Command, Naples   I had an opportunity to travel to Pretoria and Cape Town, South Africa recently and met with Vice Adm. Johannes Refiloe Mudimu, Chief of the South African Navy in …

By Rear Adm. Rick Snyder Commander, Expeditionary Strike Group 2 In September, I returned to the amphibious force to serve as Commander, Expeditionary Strike Group 2. Since then, I have been fortunate to sit in the front row, again – to see first-hand the disciplined actions of our tailorable, versatile …

By Rear Adm. Rick Williams Commander, Navy Region Hawaii and Naval Surface Group Middle Pacific Here in Hawaii, we walk some of the same paths once traveled by Fleet Adm. Nimitz, whose leadership turned the tide in the Pacific during the Second World War. We visit some of the same …

Welcome to Navy Live blog coverage of U.S. Navy Sailors’ participation in Veterans Week NYC 2013 in New York City, which honors the service and sacrifice of all American veterans. Sailors from local commands in Manhattan, the Bronx, Long Island and New Jersey will be joined by Secretary of the Navy …