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
05 October 2023 Recruit Training Command graduation Good morning Ladies and Gentlemen – It is a tremendous honor to join you today, coming all the way from Norfolk, VA to personally congratulate, and this is an astounding number, 976 Recruits as they complete the process known as ‘Sailorization’ and start their journey as a Navy Warrior. Over the
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
27 August 2022 USS Enterprise keel laying ceremony Good morning everyone – Under Secretary Raven, Representatives Luria, Scott, and Wittman; Ms. Boykin; fellow Flag Officers; distinguished guests; and most importantly, Ms. Katie Ledecky and Ms. Simone Biles – our ship sponsors – thank you all for taking time out of your busy schedules to celebrate
31 May 2022 INTREPID MEMORIAL DAY CEREMONY Adm. Daryl Caudle delivers the keynote address at the Memorial Day ceremony aboard the USS Intrepid during Fleet Week New York.