Photo By Petty Officer 2nd Class stephen votaw | Juan M. Garcia III, assistant secretary of the Navy (Manpower and Reserve Affairs),...... read more read more
NEW YORK - Vice Adm. Robin R. Braun, chief of Navy Reserve, and commander, Navy Reserve Forces, and New York-based Sailors, celebrated the 100th anniversary of the U.S. Navy Reserve in New York City, March 3.
Braun and the Sailors started the morning on the sets of "Fox and Friends," the "Today" show and "Good Morning America" to honor the service and sacrifice of 100 years of Sailors who formed the history and heritage of the current Navy Reserve force.
Following early morning appearances on the morning shows, Sailors participated in a cake-cutting ceremony and celebration aboard the Intrepid Sea, Air and Space Museum on Manhattan’s west side. Braun made remarks after being introduced by Juan M. Garcia, III, assistant secretary of the Navy (Manpower and Reserve Affairs).
“Over the next century the Navy Reserves will remain an ever present and and pivotal component of the U.S. Navy,” said Braun. “In a world where danger lurks around every corner we will have to rely on the men and women of the Navy Reserve to be willing, ready and able to meet any challenge whenever and wherever they are called.”
Braun also commended the Navy Reserve Sailors who, in their civilian careers, serve as members of the New York Police and Fire Departments.
“Many of these citizen Sailors, like thousands of New Yorkers before them, didn’t run for cover after 9/11, they ran for the fight,” said Braun. “They put their lives and volunteered to stand side by side with their counter parts on active duty and I couldn’t be more proud to serve with each and every one of them.”
After finishing her remarks, the oldest and youngest Sailors in attendance cut the cake following a long Navy tradition. The USO Show Troupe also performed a medley of patriotic songs for all in attendance.
The Navy Reserve was originally founded March 3, 1915, as the U.S. Navy Reserve Force. The Navy Reserve contributed 84 percent of the Navy manpower during World War II. More than 52,000 Navy Reserve Sailors have been mobilized and deployed to serve in Iraq and Afghanistan, including more than 8,000 who have done a second combat tour. Today, at least 20,000 Navy Reserve Sailors, or about one third of the Navy’s Reserve Component, is providing fully integrated global operational support to the Fleet and Combatant Commanders.
For information on the history and heritage of the Navy Reserve as well as current Sailor stories and upcoming Centennial events, please visit www.navyreservecentennial.com
| Date Taken: | 03.03.2015 |
| Date Posted: | 03.03.2015 18:38 |
| Story ID: | 155841 |
| Location: | NEW YORK, NY, US |
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