29 November 2023 World War II Era Marine Laid to Rest with Silver Star Honor Secretary of the Navy Carlos Del Toro attended an internment ceremony in honor of retired U. S. Marine Corps Colonel Lou Schott at Arlington National Cemetery, Nov. 29. He was 102 years old.
23 November 2023 SECNAV and Betty Del Toro Give Thanks to Sailors and Their Families on Thanksgiving BREMERTON - Secretary of the Navy (SECNAV) Carlos Del Toro and his wife Betty visited Naval Base Kitsap-Bremerton to say thank you to service members and their families on Thanksgiving Day, Nov. 23.
15 November 2023 SECNAV Names Ship After World War II Hero, Medal of Honor Recipient Ernest E. Evans Secretary of the Navy (SECNAV) Carlos Del Toro announced, today, that a DDG 51 Flight III Arleigh Burke-class guided-missile destroyer will be named after World War II hero Ernest E. Evans, the first Native American in the Navy to earn the Medal of Honor and one of only two World War II destroyer
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.