03 May 2025 N.C. STATE CBE COMMENCEMENT Thank you, Russ, for that introduction and for our friendship over the years. It’s truly special to know that no matter where I ship off to, I always have a home and support network right here in Raleigh. I’d like to extend a special thank you to Dr Jim Pfaendtner and Dr Sindee Simon for their role
03 May 2025 N.C. State University Commencement Good morning, everyone. Thank you, Chancellor Woodson, members of the Board of Trustees, the Board of Governors, distinguished faculty, dedicated NC State staff, proud parents, loving families, loyal friends—and most importantly, the graduates of the Class of 2025… What an absolutely incredible
02 May 2025 NC STATE NROTC COMMISSIONING Thank you, CAPT Tanaka, and good morning, Piedmont Consortium veterans, family, friends, and soon-to-be newly commissioned officers. I’m thrilled to be back at my alma mater and honored to join you for what is a very special day for our Navy and Marine Corps, and, of course, a memorable day as you
05 October 2024 HAMPTON ROADS 249TH NAVY BIRTHDAY BALL What an incredible honor to welcome everyone to the magnificent Hilton Norfolk. What a wonderful venue and a gorgeous location for us to celebrate with each other on this special occasion!· And most importantly - Happy 249th Birthday!!· It’s incredible to see the entire Hampton Roads community
22 September 2024 Harry S. Truman Carrier Strike Group deployment serves a strategic imperative Somewhere in Hampton Roads today, a sailor is enjoying one last Sunday brunch with their family. Another is heading to church one last time. At this very moment, more than 6,500 sailors are looking at their watches and counting down to Monday morning.That’s when those members, the warriors of the
17 September 2024 ASNE FLEET MAINTENANCE AND MODERNIZATION SYMPOSIUM KEYNOTE ADDRESS · Good morning, everyone! Thank you so much, Dave, for the kind introduction and for inviting me to speak today. I am proud to be a Life Member of the American Society for Naval Engineers and I have got to say it is great to be in a room full of like-minded people who are all focused on one common
17 September 2024 JAG CORPS DEVELOPMENT SYMPOSIUM · Good morning everyone!· Thank you for the kind introduction, and for inviting me to come speak to you all today.· I’m very excited to get into the details of my presentation today, because I fundamentally believe that the counsel coming from the brilliant minds of our
16 September 2024 NAVY LEAGUE OF HAMPTON ROADS OMBUDSMAN APPRECIATION DINNER As prepared for delivery. Adm. Daryl Caudle's speech at the Hampton Roads Navy League Ombudsman Appreciation Dinner.
26 July 2024 NAVIFOR change of command, Vice. Adm. Aeschbach retirement Remarks as prepared for delivery. Good morning distinguished leaders and guests – welcome, and thank you for joining me in the Hall of Heroes for this very special event. Thank you for the kind introduction Kelly, and for inviting me to preside over today’s very special ceremony.• I’d like to
04 June 2024 CVN 79 PRECOMMISSIONING AND JFK BIRTHDAY CELEBRATION Thanks, Lou, for the kind introduction and for the invitation to participate tonight. More importantly, thank you for your leadership of the Navy League in Hampton Roads and certainly for our friendship. And, of course, a special thanks to Maryellen Baldwin and the entire Hampton Roads Navy