09 November 2023 SECNAV Inspects Housing at Naval Station Norfolk to Improve Quality of Life For Sailors and Their Families Secretary of the Navy (SECNAV) Carlos Del Toro inspected unaccompanied housing at Naval Station Norfolk, Nov. 9, in an ongoing effort to critically assess and enrich quality of life concerns for Sailors, Marines, Civilians, and their families.
17 October 2023 Navy, Marine Corps Will Celebrate 250th Birthday in Philadelphia Secretary of the Navy Carlos Del Toro announced that the Navy and Marine Corps will celebrate their 250th Birthday in 2025 in the city of Philadelphia. Secretary Del Toro made the announcement on the U.S. Navy’s 248th Birthday, Oct. 13.
17 September 2023 SECNAV Names Ship After American Abolitionist, Social Activist Harriet Tubman Secretary of the Navy (SECNAV) Carlos Del Toro announced today that a future John Lewis-class oiler, T-AO 205-class, will be named after American abolitionist and social activist Harriet Tubman, Sept. 17.
14 September 2023 SECNAV Establishes DON Science and Technology Board Secretary of the Navy Carlos Del Toro announced today the establishment of the Department of the Navy’s Science and Technology Board (DON STB) federal advisory committee.
29 August 2023 SECNAV Del Toro Presents Posthumous Distinguished Flying Cross to WWII Hero Secretary of the Navy (SECNAV) Carlos Del Toro honored a World War II hero, presenting the Distinguished Flying Cross and Air Medal awards posthumously to Peter L. Smith, Aug. 16, 2023.
29 August 2023 SECNAV Del Toro Celebrates Navy Heritage at USS Intrepid 80th Commissioning Anniversary Ceremony Secretary of the Navy (SECNAV) Carlos Del Toro honored naval history, heritage, and heroes today during the 80th commissioning anniversary ceremony of the aircraft carrier USS Intrepid.
29 August 2023 SECNAV Del Toro Meets with Leaders in Sweden, Finland, and Ireland Secretary of the Navy (SECNAV) Carlos Del Toro visited Sweden, Finland, and Ireland to meet with partner and ally navies, government and military leaders, and Sailors and Marines, Aug. 20-27.
07 August 2023 SECNAV Names Future Navajo-Class Towing, Salvage, and Rescue Ship Solomon Atkinson Secretary of the Navy (SECNAV) Carlos Del Toro announced today that a future Navajo-class Towing, Salvage, and Rescue (T-ATS) ship will be named in honor of Solomon Atkinson, a pioneering Navy SEAL and an Alaskan Native of the Metlakatla Indian Community, Annette Islands Reserve. Del Toro made
27 July 2023 SECNAV Names Future Expeditionary Sea Base Ship USNS Hector A. Cafferata Jr. (ESB 8) QUANTICO, Va. – Secretary of the Navy (SECNAV) Carlos Del Toro announced today that the future expeditionary sea base ship ESB 8 will be named in honor of Medal of Honor recipient and Korean War veteran Hector A. Cafferata Jr.
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).