17 July 2023 Black Relieves Petrovic as the 42nd NRL Commander Capt. Jesse Black relieved Capt. Gregory Petrovic and assumed command as the 42nd commanding officer of the U.S. Naval Research Laboratory (NRL) during a ceremony July 14, 2023. Black assumed command of NRL following his tour of duty as the executive officer.
14 July 2023 SECNAV Names Future Navajo-Class Towing, Salvage, and Rescue Ship Billy Frank Jr. WASHINGTON – Secretary of the Navy (SECNAV) Carlos Del Toro announced today, that a future Navajo-class Towing, Salvage, and Rescue ship will be named USNS Billy Frank Jr. (T-ATS 11).
12 July 2023 Department of Navy Implements Brandon Act Secretary of the Navy Carlos Del Toro directed the immediate implementation of the Brandon Act on Tuesday, July 11, in alignment with Department of Defense Directive-type Memorandum 23-005, “Self-Initiated Referral Process for Mental Health Evaluations of Service Members.”
29 June 2023 SECNAV Names Future Constellation-Class Guided-Missile Frigate Lafayette Secretary of the Navy (SECNAV) Carlos Del Toro announced in Paris that a future Constellation-class guided-missile frigate will be named USS Lafayette (FFG 65), June 29.
26 June 2023 Department of Navy Expands Support Services for Sexual Harassment Secretary of the Navy (SECNAV) Carlos Del Toro signed a new policy, June 9, expanding available support services for victims of sexual harassment.
23 June 2023 SECNAV Outlines Naval Education Strategy, Prepares DON to Meet Evolving Warfighting Challenges Secretary of the Navy Carlos Del Toro released his Naval Education Strategy (NES) today, which provides guidance to modernize naval education to meet our Nation's security needs.
23 June 2023 Navy to Commission Guided-Missile Destroyer Carl M. Levin The Navy will commission its newest Arleigh Burke-class guided missile destroyer, USS Carl M. Levin (DDG 120), during a 10:00 a.m. EDT ceremony on Saturday, June 24, in Baltimore, Maryland.
22 June 2023 SECNAV Urges Leaders to Continue Efforts to Foster Culture of Belonging at DEI Summit Secretary of the Navy (SECNAV) Carlos Del Toro hosted a Department of the Navy (DON) Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion (DEI) Summit, June 22, with senior DON, Navy, and Marine Corps leaders.
16 June 2023 Fleet Readiness Center Southeast pitches in to complete a speedy in-service repair Fleet Readiness Center Southeast (FRCSE) conducts speedy In-Service Repair (ISR) on P-8A Poseidon to support Patrol Squadron 16 (VP-16).
12 June 2023 Next Flank Speed Live Town Hall Occurs This Wednesday WASHINGTON - The next Flank Speed Live Town Hall will occur Wednesday June 14 at 2:30 p.m. ET.