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Navy Office of Legislative Affairs


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PHILIPPINE SEA (Nov. 27, 2022) An MH-60S Sea Hawk, attached to the Golden Falcons of Helicopter Sea Combat Squadron (HSC) 12, takes off from the flight deck of the U.S. Navy’s only forward-deployed aircraft carrier, USS Ronald Reagan (CVN 76), in the Philippine Sea.
PHILIPPINE SEA Dec 01 2022
The Nimitz-class aircraft carrier USS Nimitz (CVN 68) departs Naval Base Kitsap-Bremerton for a scheduled deployment, Nov. 28, 2022.
NAVAL STATION KITSAP-BREMERTON Nov 30 2022
PHILIPPPINE SEA (Nov. 27, 2022) An F/A-18E Super Hornet, attached to the Royal Maces of Strike Fighter Squadron (VFA) 27, launches on the flight deck of the U.S. Navy’s only forward-deployed aircraft carrier, USS Ronald Reagan (CVN 76), in the Philippine Sea.
PHILIPPINE SEA Dec 01 2022
Captain in uniform shaking hands with another man in blue suits with few people behind them on the ship.
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Two men walking on the ship with ocean in the background. Capt Matthew Cieslukowski in uniform on the right discussing with Revor Smith on the left.
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Two men shaking hands on sunny day with a person behind them. Capt Mike Aiena on right shaking hands with U.S. Rep Ken Calvert
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Two ladies and two sailors posing on front of shipyard sign.
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Men in suits at podium speaking to the audience with powerpoint projected behind them.
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U.S. Representative Ed Case, Hawaii's First Congressional District, poses for a photo with Cmdr. Tad Robbins, commanding officer of the Virginia-class fast-attack submarine USS North Carolina (SSN 777), while touring the North Carolina off the coast of Pearl Harbor, Hawaii, Jan. 15, 2023. USS North Carolina is the fourth submarine of the Virginia-class; the first class designated and built post-Cold War in order to meet the challenges of the 21st century, and has improved stealth; sophisticated surveillance capabilities, and special warfare enhancements that enable it to meet the Navy's multi-mission requirements
JOINT BASE PEARL HARBOR-HICKAM, Hawaii Jan 15 2023
U.S. Representative Ed Case, Hawaii's First Congressional District, shakes hands with Cmdr. Tad Robbins, commanding officer of the Virginia-class fast-attack submarine USS North Carolina (SSN 777), while touring the North Carolina off the coast of Pearl Harbor, Hawaii, Jan. 15, 2023. USS North Carolina is the fourth submarine of the Virginia-class; the first class designated and built post-Cold War in order to meet the challenges of the 21st century, and has improved stealth; sophisticated surveillance capabilities, and special warfare enhancements that enable it to meet the Navy's multi-mission requirements. (U.S. Navy photo by Mass Communication Specialist 1st Class Scott Barnes)
JOINT BASE PEARL HARBOR-HICKAM, Hawaii Jan 15 2023
U.S. Representative Ed Case, Hawaii's First Congressional District, speaks to Sailors aboard the Virginia-class fast-attack submarine USS North Carolina (SSN 777) during a tour of the boat off the coast of Pearl Harbor, Hawaii, Jan. 15, 2023. USS North Carolina is the fourth submarine of the Virginia-class; the first class designated and built post-Cold War in order to meet the challenges of the 21st century, and has improved stealth; sophisticated surveillance capabilities, and special warfare enhancements that enable it to meet the Navy's multi-mission requirements. (U.S. Navy photo by Mass Communication Specialist 1st Class Scott Barnes)
JOINT BASE PEARL HARBOR-HICKAM, Hawaii Jan 15 2023
U.S. Representative Ed Case, Hawaii's First Congressional District, speaks to Sailors aboard the Virginia-class fast-attack submarine USS North Carolina (SSN 777) during a tour of the boat off the coast of Pearl Harbor, Hawaii, Jan. 15, 2023. USS North Carolina is the fourth submarine of the Virginia-class; the first class designated and built post-Cold War in order to meet the challenges of the 21st century, and has improved stealth; sophisticated surveillance capabilities, and special warfare enhancements that enable it to meet the Navy's multi-mission requirements. (U.S. Navy photo by Mass Communication Specialist 1st Class Scott Barnes)
JOINT BASE PEARL HARBOR-HICKAM, Hawaii Jan 15 2023
U.S. Representative Ed Case, Hawaii's First Congressional District, speaks to Sailors aboard the Virginia-class fast-attack submarine USS North Carolina (SSN 777) during a tour of the boat off the coast of Pearl Harbor, Hawaii, Jan. 15, 2023. USS North Carolina is the fourth submarine of the Virginia-class; the first class designated and built post-Cold War in order to meet the challenges of the 21st century, and has improved stealth; sophisticated surveillance capabilities, and special warfare enhancements that enable it to meet the Navy's multi-mission requirements. (U.S. Navy photo by Mass Communication Specialist 1st Class Scott Barnes)
JOINT BASE PEARL HARBOR-HICKAM, Hawaii Jan 15 2023
U.S. Representative Ed Case, Hawaii's First Congressional District, embarks the Virginia-class fast-attack submarine USS North Carolina (SSN 777) before touring the boat off the coast of Pearl Harbor, Hawaii, Jan. 15, 2023. USS North Carolina is the fourth submarine of the Virginia-class; the first class designated and built post-Cold War in order to meet the challenges of the 21st century, and has improved stealth; sophisticated surveillance capabilities, and special warfare enhancements that enable it to meet the Navy's multi-mission requirements. (U.S. Navy photo by Mass Communication Specialist 1st Class Scott Barnes)
JOINT BASE PEARL HARBOR-HICKAM, Hawaii Jan 15 2023
U.S. Representative Ed Case, Hawaii's First Congressional District, greets Sailors aboard the Virginia-class fast-attack submarine USS North Carolina (SSN 777) before touring the boat off the coast of Pearl Harbor, Hawaii, Jan. 15, 2023. USS North Carolina is the fourth submarine of the Virginia-class; the first class designated and built post-Cold War in order to meet the challenges of the 21st century, and has improved stealth; sophisticated surveillance capabilities, and special warfare enhancements that enable it to meet the Navy's multi-mission requirements. (U.S. Navy photo by Mass Communication Specialist 1st Class Scott Barnes)
JOINT BASE PEARL HARBOR-HICKAM, Hawaii Jan 15 2023
U.S. Representative Ed Case, Hawaii's First Congressional District, greets Sailors aboard the Virginia-class fast-attack submarine USS North Carolina (SSN 777) before touring the boat off the coast of Pearl Harbor, Hawaii, Jan. 15, 2023. USS North Carolina is the fourth submarine of the Virginia-class; the first class designated and built post-Cold War in order to meet the challenges of the 21st century, and has improved stealth; sophisticated surveillance capabilities, and special warfare enhancements that enable it to meet the Navy's multi-mission requirements. (U.S. Navy photo by Mass Communication Specialist 1st Class Scott Barnes)
JOINT BASE PEARL HARBOR-HICKAM, Hawaii Jan 15 2023
Lt. Brandon Russel, from Stockbridge, Ga., gives a tour for representatives from the Navy Office of Legislative Affairs (OLA) liaisons on the flight deck of the Nimitz-class aircraft carrier USS Abraham Lincoln (CVN 72). Navy OLA’s caseworker workshops help congressional caseworkers gain a greater understanding of Navy facilities, operations, and perspectives, and provide caseworkers the opportunity to tour ships, squadrons, or facilities; meet Sailors and leadership; and discuss various topics that affect constituent casework. (U.S. Navy photo by Mass Communication Specialist 3rd Class Han Puyu)
SAN DIEGO Feb 15 2023
U.S. Representative Ed Case, Hawaii's First Congressional District, prepares to tour the Virginia-class fast-attack submarine USS North Carolina (SSN 777) off the coast of Pearl Harbor, Hawaii, Jan. 15, 2023. USS North Carolina is the fourth submarine of the Virginia-class; the first class designated and built post-Cold War in order to meet the challenges of the 21st century, and has improved stealth; sophisticated surveillance capabilities, and special warfare enhancements that enable it to meet the Navy's multi-mission requirements. (U.S. Navy photo by Mass Communication Specialist 1st Class Scott Barnes)
JOINT BASE PEARL HARBOR-HICKAM, Hawaii Jan 15 2023
Mass Communication Specialist 2nd Class Madison Cassidy, from Inverness, Fla., gives a tour for representatives from the Navy Office of Legislative Affairs (OLA) liaisons aboard the Nimitz-class aircraft carrier USS Abraham Lincoln (CVN 72). Navy OLA’s caseworker workshops help congressional caseworkers gain a greater understanding of Navy facilities, operations, and perspectives, and provide caseworkers the opportunity to tour ships, squadrons, or facilities; meet Sailors and leadership; and discuss various topics that affect constituent casework. (U.S. Navy photo by Mass Communication Specialist 3rd Class Han Puyu)
SAN DIEGO Feb 15 2023
Senior Chief Mass Communications Specialist Justin Webb from Enola, Ark. speaks to Navy Office of Legislative Affairs (OLA) liaisons on the flight deck aboard USS Abraham Lincoln. Navy OLA’s case workshop helps congressional caseworkers gain a greater understanding of Navy facilities, operations, and perspectives, and provide caseworkers the opportunity to tour ships, squadrons, or facilities; meet Sailors and leadership; and discuss various topics that affect constituent casework. (U.S. Navy photo by Mass Communication Specialist 3rd Class Michael J. Cintron)
SAN DIEGO Feb 15 2023
Capt. Patrick Baker, Executive Officer of the Nimitz-class aircraft carrier USS Abraham Lincoln (CVN 72) speaks to Navy Office of Legislative Affairs (OLA) liaisons in the hangar bay aboard USS Abraham Lincoln. Navy OLA’s case workshop helps congressional caseworkers gain a greater understanding of Navy facilities, operations, and perspectives, and provide caseworkers the opportunity to tour ships, squadrons, or facilities; meet Sailors and leadership; and discuss various topics that affect constituent casework. (U.S. Navy photo by Mass Communication Specialist 3rd Class Michael J. Cintron)
SAN DIEGO Feb 15 2023
Lt. Brandon Russel, from Stockbridge, Ga., gives a tour for representatives from the Navy Office of Legislative Affairs (OLA) liaisons on the flight deck of the Nimitz-class aircraft carrier USS Abraham Lincoln (CVN 72). Navy OLA’s caseworker workshops help congressional caseworkers gain a greater understanding of Navy facilities, operations, and perspectives, and provide caseworkers the opportunity to tour ships, squadrons, or facilities; meet Sailors and leadership; and discuss various topics that affect constituent casework. (U.S. Navy photo by Mass Communications Specialist 3rd Class Jacqueline Orender)
SAN DIEGO Feb 15 2023
Hospital Corpsman Second Class Noah Lopez, from Escondido, Calif., presents medical department onboard the Nimitz-class aircraft carrier USS Abraham Lincoln (CVN 72) to Navy Office of Legislative Affairs (OLA) liaisons. Navy OLA’s caseworker workshops help congressional caseworkers gain a greater understanding of Navy facilities, operations, and perspectives, and provide caseworkers the opportunity to tour ships, squadrons, or facilities; meet Sailors and leadership; and discuss various topics that affect constituent casework. (U.S. Navy photo by Mass Communications Specialist 3rd Class Jacqueline Orender)
SAN DIEGO Feb 15 2023
Capt. Patrick Baker, executive officer of the Nimitz-class aircraft carrier USS Abraham Lincoln (CVN 72), briefs Navy Office of Legislative Affairs (OLA) liaisons in the hangar bay. Navy OLA’s caseworker workshops help congressional caseworkers gain a greater understanding of Navy facilities, operations, and perspectives, and provide caseworkers the opportunity to tour ships, squadrons, or facilities; meet Sailors and leadership; and discuss various topics that affect constituent casework. (U.S. Navy photo by Mass Communications Specialist 3rd Class Jacqueline Orender)
SAN DIEGO Feb 15 2023
Congressional staff members visit Naval Special Warfare Center (NSWCEN) during a congressional caseworker workshop. Naval Special Warfare is the nation’s premiere maritime special operations force, uniquely positioned to extend the Fleet’s reach and gain and maintain access for the Joint Force in competition and conflict. (U.S. Navy photo by Mass Communication Specialist 1st Class Felicito Rustique)
CORONADO, Calif. Feb 15 2023
Capt. Brian Drechsler, commodore, Naval Special Warfare Center (NSWCEN), speaks with congressional staff members at NSWCEN during a congressional caseworker workshop. Naval Special Warfare is the nation’s premiere maritime special operations force, uniquely positioned to extend the Fleet’s reach and gain and maintain access for the Joint Force in competition and conflict. (U.S. Navy photo by Mass Communication Specialist 1st Class Felicito Rustique)
CORONADO, Calif. Feb 15 2023
Rear Adm. Keith Davids, commander, Naval Special Warfare Command, speaks with congressional staff members at Naval Special Warfare Center (NSWCEN) during a congressional caseworker workshop. Naval Special Warfare is the nation’s premiere maritime special operations force, uniquely positioned to extend the Fleet’s reach and gain and maintain access for the Joint Force in competition and conflict. (U.S. Navy photo by Mass Communication Specialist 1st Class Felicito Rustique)
CORONADO, Calif. Feb 15 2023
Congressional defense policy staff members meet with Rear Adm. TR Buchanan, Commander, Submarine Group TEN for a briefing on operations and a tour of Naval Submarine Base Kings Bay including Trident Training Facility, Trident Refit Facility, and USS ALASKA (SSBN 732) during a Staff Delegation (STAFFDEL), Mar. 18. The Navy Office of Legislative Affairs executes STAFFDELs to provide congressional staff members a unique opportunity to see naval operations and to interact with Sailors throughout the Fleet.
SUBMARINE BASE KINGS BAY, Ga. Mar 18 2023
Congressional defense policy staffer members view a P-8 Poseidon aircraft attached to Patrol Squadron (VP) 26 aboard Naval Air Station Jacksonville during a Staff Delegation (STAFFDEL), Mar. 15. The Navy Office of Legislative Affairs executes STAFFDELs to provide congressional staff members a unique opportunity to see naval operations and to interact with Sailors throughout the Fleet.
JACKSONVILLE, Fla. Mar 15 2023
Eight congressional defense policy staff members view an MH-60R Seahawk attached to Helicopter Maritime Strike (HSM) 50 aboard Naval Station Mayport, Mar. 17. The Navy Office of Legislative Affairs executes Staff Delegations to provide congressional staff members a unique opportunity to see naval operations and to interact with Sailors throughout the Fleet.
MAYPORT, Fla. Mar 14 2023
Rep. Jennifer Kiggans (R-Va.) and Rep. Brad Finstad (R-Minn.) pose for a photo aboard a security boat attached to Maritime Expeditionary Security Group 2, joined by 25 congressional staffers from 20 different offices who attended the Meet the Fleet program in Norfolk, Feb. 12 - 14. The Navy Office of Legislative Affairs executes Meet the Fleet to educate new Members of Congress on Navy operations and provide them a unique opportunity to visit bases to observe platforms and speak with Sailors.
NORFOLK, Va. Feb 14 2023
Rep. Jennifer Kiggans (R-Va.), Rep. Brad Finstad (R-Minn.) and members of their staff board an MH-60S attached to Helicopter Sea Combat Squadron (HSC) 2 for a familiarization flight during Meet the Fleet, Feb. 13. The Navy Office of Legislative Affairs executes Meet the Fleet to educate new Members of Congress on Navy operations and provide them a unique opportunity to visit bases to observe platforms and speak with Sailors.
NORFOLK, Va. Feb 13 2023
Rep. Jennifer Kiggans (R-Va.) and Rep. Brad Finstad (R-Minn.) receive a tour of USS Dwight D. Eisenhower (CVN 69) during Meet the Fleet, Feb. 13. The Navy Office of Legislative Affairs executes Meet the Fleet to educate new Members of Congress on Navy operations and provide them a unique opportunity to visit bases to observe platforms and speak with Sailors.
NORFOLK, Va. Feb 13 2023
Eleven Congressional staff members from a variety of offices on Capitol Hill observe Carrier Qualifications conducted by Strike Fighter Squadron (VFA) 125 and VFA-147 aboard USS Carl Vinson (CVN 70). The Navy Office of Legislative Affairs executes Staff Delegations to provide Congressional staff a unique opportunity to see naval operations and to interact with Sailors.
SAN DIEGO Feb 03 2023
While in transit in Prudhoe Bay, Alaska, the NPS research team had the rare opportunity to meet up with two distinguished NPS alumni who were on their way to observe Operation Ice Camp themselves – Secretary of the Navy Carlos Del Toro, a Space Systems Operations graduate, and Aeronautical Engineering alumnus Sen. Mark Kelly (D-Ariz.), a NASA Hall of Fame astronaut. (U.S. Navy photo by Mass Communication Specialist 2nd Class Aaron T. Smith)
PRUDHOE BAY, Alaska Jul 30 2024
240316-N-EI510-1311 BEAUFORT SEA, Arctic Circle (March 16, 2024) – Lt. Cmdr. Daniel Detoma, executive officer of the Virginia-class fast-attack submarine USS Indiana (SSN 789), shows how to operate an Emergency Air Breather to U.S. Congressman Jake Ellzey, 6th Congressional District of Texas, left, U.S. Senator Chris Coons, Delaware, center left, Chief of Naval Operations Adm. Lisa Franchetti, and other distinguished visitors aboard the Indiana during Operation Ice Camp (ICE CAMP) 2024. ICE CAMP is a three-week operation that allows the Navy to assess its operational readiness in the Arctic, increase experience in the region, advance understanding of the Arctic environment, and continue to develop relationships with other services, allies, and partner organizations. (U.S. Navy photo by Mass Communication Specialist 1st class Scott Barnes)
BEAUFORT SEA Mar 25 2024
Rep. Jennifer McClellan, (D-Va.), left, speaks with Capt. Christopher Williams, executive officer of USS Gerald R. Ford (CVN 78) during a scheduled tour of the ship.
NAVAL STATION NORFOLK May 14 2024

Video Gallery

The Senate Armed Services Committee hears testimony from the heads of the U.S. Strategic Command and the U.S. Space Command on the Defense Authorization Request for Fiscal Year 2023 and the Future Years Defense Program. Witnesses are: Navy Adm. Charles Richard, commander of the U. S. Strategic Command, and Army Gen. James H. Dickinson, commander of U. S. Space Command.
Senate Committee Holds Hearing on 2023 Defense Authorization Request, Part 1 Mar 08 2022
The House Armed Services Subcommittee on Strategic Forces hears testimony from Defense Department and Department of Energy leaders on the fiscal year 2023 budget request for U.S. nuclear weapon and warhead modernization and sustainment plans. Witnesses include Jill M. Hruby, undersecretary for nuclear security at the Department of Energy; Deborah G. Rosenblum, assistant secretary of defense for nuclear, chemical and biological defense programs; John F. Plumb, assistant secretary of defense for space policy; Navy Vice Adm. Johnny R. Wolfe Jr., director of Navy Strategic Systems Programs; Air Force Lt. Gen. James C. Dawkins, deputy chief of staff of Strategic Deterrence and Nuclear Integration.
District of Columbia May 18 2022
The Senate Armed Services Committee holds a hearing on the posture of the U. S. Indo-Pacific Command and U. S. Forces Korea. Witnesses include: Navy Adm. John Aquilino, commander of U.S. Indo-Pacific Command, and Army Gen. Paul LaCamera, commander of the United Nations Command/Combined Forces Command and U.S. Forces Korea.
Senate Committee Holds Hearing on INDOPACOM Posture, Part 2 Mar 10 2022
The Senate Armed Services Committee holds a hearing on the posture of the U. S. Indo-Pacific Command and U. S. Forces Korea. Witnesses include: Navy Adm. John Aquilino, commander of U.S. Indo-Pacific Command, and Army Gen. Paul LaCamera, commander of the United Nations Command/Combined Forces Command and U.S. Forces Korea.
Senate Committee Holds Hearing on INDOPACOM Posture, Part 1 Mar 10 2022
The House Armed Services Committee subcommittee on seapower and projection forces and readiness holds a joint hearing on the state of the surface navy. This hearing is for witnesses to testify to the changes that have been implemented to prevent future mishaps. Witnesses are: Adm. William K. Lescher, Naval Operations vice chief; and Vice Adm. Roy Kitchener, U.S. Pacific Fleet Naval Surface Force commander.
House Committee Holds Hearing on State of Surface Navy, Part 2 Mar 03 2022
The House Armed Services Committee subcommittee on seapower and projection forces and readiness holds a joint hearing on the state of the surface navy. This hearing is for witnesses to testify to the changes that have been implemented to prevent future mishaps. Witnesses are: Adm. William K. Lescher, Naval Operations vice chief; and Vice Adm. Roy Kitchener, U.S. Pacific Fleet Naval Surface Force commander.
House Committee Holds Hearing on State of Surface Navy, Part 1 Mar 03 2022
Are you interested in getting into the Navy's Legislative Fellowship Program? Applications are now being accepted! Tune into this News You Can Use for more info. And read the NAVADMIN here: https://www.mynavyhr.navy.mil/Portals/55/Messages/NAVADMIN/NAV2022/NAV22019.txt #navynews #Congress
Navy Legislative Fellowship 2022-23 Feb 15 2022
Current and former Navy Legislative Fellows discuss their thoughts on the fellowship. The Navy Legislative Fellows program provides an opportunity for Navy officers, senior enlisted and senior civilian employees to broaden their experience and knowledge in the operations and organization of Congress while enhancing the Navy's ability to fulfill its role in the national policy development process.
Navy Legislative Fellows May 24 2023
 

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