02 June 2023 SURFLANT CHANGE OF COMMAND REMARKS AS DELIVERED Well, good morning! Distinguished leaders and guests – welcome, and thank you for joining me aboard the U-S-S WASP for this very special event. And thank you, Brendan, for the kind introduction and for inviting me to preside over today’s ceremony. I’d like to thank CAPT Cooper
02 June 2023 SAILOR OF THE YEAR CEREMONY REMARKS AS DELIVERED Well, good afternoon everyone – and thank you, Senior Chief Rice, for the vibrant and kind introduction, and for serving as the Master of Ceremonies.· I also want to thank Master Chief Weaver for organizing this entire event – and to all those who had a hand in making this week
29 May 2023 INTREPID MEMORIAL DAY CEREMONY REMARKS FLEET WEEK NEW YORK REMARKS AS DELIVERED Good morning everyone – and thank you Mel for your kind introduction. I am honored to be here and join you onboard the illustrious and renowned Intrepid Sea, Air and Space Museum. I participated in Fleet Week last year following the 2-year hiatus from COVID-19 and was truly
26 May 2023 FLEET WEEK NEW YORK NAVY LEAGUE RECEPTION REMARKS REMARKS AS DELIVERED Thank you, Frank, for your kind introduction. On behalf of our sea services, thank you and the entire Navy League organization for tirelessly promoting the critical mission we execute in owning the maritime domain and for your endless support of our service men and women
26 May 2023 Fleet Week New York Joint Reenlistment Remarks as delivered. Good afternoon, Ladies and Gentlemen, Sailors, Marines, Coast Guardsmen, families and friends. First, I would like to extend a very warm welcome to all of you for being here and sharing the experience of this very special event. Synonymous to how service members will always
24 May 2023 Fleet Week New York Welcome Reception Remarks as delivered. Ladies and gentlemen, distinguished members and guests, good evening. Thank you Admiral Davidson, for that kind introduction. It’s wonderful to be back at the New York Yacht Club. What an extraordinary venue to celebrate our maritime traditions and heritage! This evening we
24 May 2023 Fleet Week New York, Yacht Club Welcome Reception Remarks as delivered. Ladies and gentlemen, distinguished members and guests, good evening. Thank you Admiral Davidson, for that kind introduction. It’s wonderful to be back at the New York Yacht Club. What an extraordinary venue to celebrate our maritime traditions and heritage! This evening we are
24 May 2023 Fleet Week New York Navy Welcome Reception Remarks Remarks as delivered. Ladies and gentlemen, distinguished guests, Veterans, citizens of New York, Shipmates, Marines, Coast Guardsmen – Good evening – and thank you for joining us today to officially proclaim the start of Fleet Week New York City 2023! My wife Donna and I are absolutely thrilled to
30 March 2023 USFF RESILIENCY SYMPOSIUM OPENING REMARKS REMARKS AS DELIVERED Thank you, Darren, for the kind introduction.Good morning, everyone, and thank you for joining us today and allowing me to kick off our first-ever Resiliency Symposium.So, let’s start off by seeing who we have here today. Go ahead and raise your hands when I call some of the
11 January 2023 SURFACE NAVY ASSOCIATION NATIONAL SYMPOSIUM REMARKS AS DELIVERED Well, good morning everyone. Thank you for being here – more importantly, thanks to Rick, Dave, and Bill for inviting me to speak again! To be honest, as a submariner, when I spoke here last year I wasn’t sure I’d make it through my remarks without at least a few surface