23 October 2020 A Seaman to Admiral Story A former enlisted SEAL puts on an admiral’s star -- realizing the late Adm. Mike Boorda's dream for Sailors
13 October 2020 Naval District Washington Commemorates 20th Anniversary of Attack on USS Cole A wreath-laying ceremony to commemorate the 20th anniversary of the attack on USS Cole (DDG 67) was held at the United States Navy Memorial Burke Theater in Washington, Oct. 12.
05 October 2020 CNO Asks Fleet for Moment of Silence in Honor of USS Cole 20th Anniversary Chief of Naval Operations (CNO) Adm. Mike Gilday sent a message to the fleet asking for a moment of silence on Oct. 12, at 11:18 a.m. to honor the Sailors who died, and who bravely saved their ship after the terrorist attack on the USS Cole (DDG 67) 20 years ago.
01 October 2020 Eduardo Hidalgo, Secretary of the Navy -- Naval Officer, Statesman and Hispanic American Advocate The Honorable Eduardo Hidalgo was the first and only Secretary of the Navy of Hispanic descent. A first-generation American, with English as his second-language, proved that with commitment, selfless service, initiative, and lifelong learning, each Sailor can make a lasting impact.
24 September 2020 Adm. Horacio Rivero Jr.: Surface Warrior, Unsung Latino Leader Twenty years to the day since his passing, our Navy reflects and commemorates the life of a man who, despite the odds and the obstacles placed ahead of him at every stage of his life, set the bar of excellence higher for the generations of Sailors to follow. His legacy lives on in the Surface
17 September 2020 A Crisis Leader -- Vice Adm. Diego E. "Duke" Hernandez -- Decorated Pilot and Hispanic Hero When Vice Adm. Diego "Duke" Hernandez retired in 1991, he was the highest ranking hispanic in the Navy. A native Puerto Rican, Hernandez was a Vietnam War Hero who rose to the highest levels of the Navy.
15 September 2020 'Damn the Torpedoes – Full Speed Ahead': Navy’s First Admiral Was Hispanic Hero David Glasgow Farragut was the U.S. Navy’s first full admiral. At the time of his death in 1870, Farragut had served a total of 59 years in uniform.
03 September 2020 Nominations Open for Human Resources Junior Officer of the Year The Chief of Naval Personnel is seeking nominations for the fiscal year 2020 Human Resources Junior Officer of the Year (JOOY) Award. The annual award was established to recognize Navy Human Resources junior officers, O-4 and below, who have made significant contributions to Navy's manpower and
02 September 2020 2020 Stockdale Leadership Award Recipients Announced WASHINGTON - The Navy announced Cmdr. William H. Wiley, from U.S. Fleet Forces Command and Cmdr. Bradley D. Geary, from U.S. Pacific Fleet as the recipients of the 2020 James Bond Stockdale Award for inspirational leadership.
26 August 2020 Celebrating Navy Women: Perseverance and Achievements WASHINGTON - As a Navy, we celebrate the women who have and continue to serve in our ranks. The numerous accomplishments women have achieved in the Navy were made through hard work and grit. Their perseverance is as much of an inspiration as is their continuing achievements. Today, Navy women stand