By Annalisa Underwood, Naval History and Heritage Command Communication and Outreach Division Veterans Day is a special time of year for many Americans who, in some way, have formed a connection with a veteran or who are veterans themselves. It is a day that brings about a great sense of pride …
Read More »Navy Recruit Graduation: Nov. 6, 2015
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 …
Read More »Inside the U.S. Navy’s Silent Service
For enemies of the United States, the U.S. Navy is a frightening adversary; but perhaps the most frightening thing about it is the fact that at any given moment, the Navy’s submarine force is patrolling the deep, carrying deadly weapons and skilled crews anywhere they are needed. The submarine force …
Read More »@USNPeople Weekly Wire Rundown: Nov. 1, 2015
The Weekly Wire Rundown is a weekly video blog from the Office of the Chief of Naval Personnel, highlighting the top stories affecting Sailors and their families. The video compliments the print edition of the @USNPeople Weekly Wire, which you can subscribe to by e-mailing usnpeople@gmail.com. It can also be …
Read More »The Most Powerful Amphibious Force Of All Time
The United States Navy and United States Marine Corps amphibious team represents the most powerful amphibious force of all time, with the world’s most effective ships, aircraft, vehicles, weapons, and personnel to get the job done. Go in depth with the below info-video and infographic to see how the Navy and …
Read More »Suicide Prevention – We Have the Power and Responsibility to Help
By Vice Adm. Bill Moran Chief of Naval Personnel Suicide is a tragedy that the Navy works to address every single day. While we have strengthened prevention and intervention strategies, we can’t stop there. Over the past year, we’ve aggressively informed Sailors and commands of warning signs, provided prevention tips, …
Read More »DON SAPRO Developing Sexual Assault Prevention and Response Graphic Novel
By Ms. Jill V. Loftus Director, Department of the Navy Sexual Assault Prevention and Response Office As the Director of the Department of the Navy Sexual Assault Prevention and Response Office (DON SAPRO), I am always on the lookout for new training methods to better engage our fleet in preventing sexual …
Read More »Navy Recruit Graduation: Oct. 30, 2015
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 …
Read More »Egemen 2015: The Culmination
The following blog is from Col. Robert Fulford, commanding officer, 26th Marine Expeditionary Unit, speaking on his experience during four day of the Turkish-led and hosted amphibious exercise Egemen 2015, Oct. 27. In April 1915, one of the most iconic battles of World War I occurred on the Gallipoli peninsula, in …
Read More »Egemen 2015: Partnerships Matter
The following blog is from Capt. Augustus P. Bennett, commodore, Amphibious Squadron Four, speaking on his experience during the fourth day of the Turkish-led and hosted amphibious exercise Egemen 2015, Oct. 27. As Egemen 2015 comes to a close, the extensive man-hours of exercise planning, beach surveying, current and tidal research, …
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