NORFOLK, Va. – The aircraft carrier USS John C. Stennis (CVN 74) kicked off chief season this year with a different feel, Nov. 19. There will be no traditional early morning physical training (PT) sessions, no cadence calling through the hangar bays. Yet, chief season remains an integral aspect of creating the next force of naval leaders. Though there will be challenges ahead, the crew aboard John C. Stennis has found ways to continue chief...
NORFOLK, Va. – October 13 commemorates the birthday of the U.S. Navy, marking 245 years of naval service this year, with this year’s theme being “Victory at Sea,” encompassing the Navy’s efforts throughout World War II.
This year marks the 19th anniversary of the attacks on Sept. 11, 2001. It was a normal Tuesday, but everything changed that morning. This has led to a day now recognized as “Patriot Day,” a day that prompted swift international military effort, including assistance from the aircraft carrier USS John C. Stennis (CVN 74), during Operation Enduring Freedom (OEF). This was a day that redirected the trajectory of American lives.
September is the month when individuals and organizations throughout the nation raise awareness about suicide prevention, and the Navy is no different. Although September is the month dedicated to raise awareness about the tragic nature and subsequent impacts of suicide, efforts to reduce suicide within the ranks remain a year-round effort.
On August 26, 1920, American women achieved full voting rights following the ratification of the 19th amendment to the U.S. Constitution. Fifty-three years later, Women’s Equality Day was established to commemorate the certification of women’s right to vote.
Since the first observance, Women’s Equality Day has expanded beyond the scope of suffrage. It now represents the continued efforts towards full equality, and recognizes the...
