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ROMANIA

A special warfare combat crewman (SWCC) conducts riverine training with Romanian naval forces. Training with partner nations allows special operations forces to enhance their warfighting skills, build interoperability, ensure readiness, and demonstrate the capability of ready and postured special operations forces within the European theater. Naval Special Warfare is the nation's premier maritime special operations force, uniquely positioned to gain and maintain access for the fleet and joint force in competition and conflict. (U.S. Navy photo by Mass Communication Specialist 1st Class Trey Hutcheson) Share

LWONedo, N.J.

The Virginia-class fast-attach submarine Pre-Commissioning Unit (PCU) New Jersey (SSN 796) pulls into Naval Weapons Station Earle Pier, Sept. 6, 2024, in preparation for s upcoming commissioning ceremony. (U.S. Navy photo By Bill Addison) Share

LWONedo, N.J.

The Virginia-class fast-attach submarine Pre-Commissioning Unit (PCU) New Jersey (SSN 796) pulls into Naval Weapons Station Earle Pier, Sept. 6, 2024, in preparation for s upcoming commissioning ceremony. (U.S. Navy photo By Bill Addison) Share

LWONedo, N.J.

The Virginia-class fast-attach submarine Pre-Commissioning Unit (PCU) New Jersey (SSN 796) pulls into Naval Weapons Station Earle Pier, Sept. 6, 2024, in preparation for s upcoming commissioning ceremony. (U.S. Navy photo By Bill Addison) Share

LWONedo, N.J.

The Virginia-class fast-attach submarine Pre-Commissioning Unit (PCU) New Jersey (SSN 796) pulls into Naval Weapons Station Earle Pier, Sept. 6, 2024, in preparation for s upcoming commissioning ceremony. (U.S. Navy photo By Bill Addison) Share

NAVAL AIR STATION NORTH ISLAND, Calif.

Vice Adm. Nancy Lacore, Chief of Navy Reserve and Commander, Navy Reserve Force, center, and Navy Reserve Force Master Chief Tracy L. Hunt, far right, take a group photo with active-duty and Reserve Sailors who support Undersea Rescue Command (URC) onboard Naval Air Station North Island, Sept. 10, 2024. URC, comprised of active and Reserve component Sailors, and civilian contractors, is the Navy's only submarine rescue-capable command ready to deploy around the world in the event of a submarine emergency. (U.S. Navy photo by Mass Communication Specialist 1st Class Aaron T. Smith) Share

NAVAL AIR STATION NORTH ISLAND, Calif.

Cmdr. Michael Rocco, center, commanding officer, Navy Reserve Undersea Rescue Command, speaks with Vice Adm. Nancy Lacore, Chief of Navy Reserve and Commander, Navy Reserve Force, left, and Navy Reserve Force Master Chief Tracy L. Hunt at Undersea Rescue Command (URC) onboard Naval Air Station North Island, Sept. 10, 2024. URC, comprised of active and Reserve component Sailors, and civilian contractors, is the Navy's only submarine rescue-capable command ready to deploy around the world in the event of a submarine emergency. (U.S. Navy photo by Mass Communication Specialist 1st Class Aaron T. Smith) Share

PORTSMOUTH, Va.

The color guard posted colors during Norfolk Naval Shipyard's annual Patriot Day Fall-In for Colors Sept. 11 as bagpiper Lt. Col. (Ret.) Thomas Metz played Amazing Grace to honor the fallen. Share

PORTSMOUTH, Va.

Capt. Jip Mosman was the presiding officer for Norfolk Naval Shipyard's annual Patriot Day Fall-In for Colors Sept. 11. He said, "Today that pride we felt after Sept. 11, 2001 remains strong in all of us – as we continue on the legacy of those who we have lost. And with new challenges ahead of us as overseas entities are once again threatening our way of life. We must remember why we do what we do here at NNSY. We must continue to execute our mission to return ships and submarines back to sea in support of our Sailors going into harm’s way in support of our Nation’s defense. Each of you are a vital asset to our Nation. You make our mission happen. This command isn’t a machine running on gas and oil, it’s an organization that runs on people. With the right focus for all of us to make it more efficient and more effective for the work to get done at the deckplate, we will be successful in our mission and help the Navy to be prepared for what might come.” Share

PORTSMOUTH, Va.

Norfolk Naval Shipyard employees and Sailors came together for the annual Patriot Day Fall-In for Colors Sept. 11, honoring the memory and sacrifice of those who lost their lives during the terrorist attacks. Share

PORTSMOUTH, Va.

Machinist’s Mates (MMNC) Chief Tim Barth was the second keynote speaker for Norfolk Naval Shipyard's annual Patriot Day Fall-In for Colors Sept. 11 and provided his own personal story of being a teacher in Southern Pennsylvania during Sept. 11, 2001. "I don’t remember a lot about that day since it was such a whirlwind; however, I do remember those students just trying to make sense of everything happening. What was going on, what happened to these people?" He said. "I had a hall duty that day and usually in the school there would be a lot of noise of classes going on, students chatting through the halls. That day, it was completely silent – save for the sound of the televisions playing the news from the same station in every classroom and every student staring at what was going on. And all we could tell them was, ‘watch and pay attention, you’re watching history happen right before your eyes.’ Every single person in my generation that I have talked to knows exactly where they were and what happened on that day. Everybody has a story – so I encourage everyone to tell those stories. The motto that came out of that day was, ‘never forget,’ and I know I won’t.” Share

PORTSMOUTH, Va.

Chief Warrant Officer (CW03) Edward Williams was one of the two keynote speakers for Norfolk Naval Shipyard's annual Patriot Day Fall-In for Colors Sept. 11, sharing his personal story of being in Manhattan the day the towers fell. "To see that happen and to watch the smoke and debris run across the water as if it were a sandstorm – I will never forget that. We all ran, trying to get away. None of us knew why this was happening to us," he said. "So when we think of Patriot Day, we need to ask ourselves, how did this event change our lives? Remember where you were 23 years ago and how it’s impacted you today." Share