
12/23/2022
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“Citizens in Support of Sea Services” 1.
To foster and maintain interest in a strong Navy, Marine Corps, Coast Guard and Merchant Marine as integral parts of a sound national defense and vital to the freedom of the United States.
2. To serve as a means of educating and informing the American people with regard to the role of sea power in the nuclear age and the problems involved in maintaining strong defenses in that age.
3. To improve
To foster and maintain interest in a strong Navy, Marine Corps, Coast Guard and Merchant Marine as integral parts of a sound national defense and vital to the freedom of the United States.
2. To serve as a means of educating and informing the American people with regard to the role of sea power in the nuclear age and the problems involved in maintaining strong defenses in that age.
3. To improve
Operating as usual
Photos from Fleet Marine Force Atlantic, U.S. Marine Corps Forces Command's post
John Krasinski & Michael Kelly at JEB Little Creek-Fort Story
Photos from Fleet Marine Force Atlantic, U.S. Marine Corps Forces Command's post
Timeline photos
Rear Admiral Gray gives a brief to our Board of Directors on Mid Atlantic Region issues. We're so fortunate to have such tremendous leadership in Hampton Roads.
Partnering with the Hampton Naval Museum for this STEM event
The event will be completely free of charge! From Lego demonstrations and activities to the announcement of the competition winners, this event will be fun for all ages. Registration is required. For more information visit:
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Our annual Lego Shipbuilding event is back and better than ever! Come and play with Legos with us at this FREE event.
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New Location for the Navy’s National Museum Confirmed
Have you heard the news about the Navy’s National Museum? The new location for the Navy’s national museum has been confirmed. The new building will be positioned just outside the Washington Navy Yard in D.C. The current museum is found inside the gated Washington Navy Yard, but will be moved to the new location to allow for better access to the public. This news became known during the Navy’s 247th birthday celebration ceremony by Secretary of the Navy Carlos Del Toro.
“The exhibits of this new museum will create a living memorial to the U.S. Navy’s heritage of victory and valor, bringing to life the human experiences of serving at sea,” Del Toro said during the event.
Navy Picks New Location for National Museum
While relocating the museum was a drawn-out endeavor, the Navy has taken a step closer to building an institution that will better showcase its rich history and culture. The new museum is expected to be over twice the size of the original, with an anticipated 240,000 square feet. With all entries being completely free, the museum is expected to attract 1.5 million visitors annually. Its current annual crowd averages around 100,000 visitors. With the museum becoming more accessible to the public, it’s expected for this number to rise dramatically.
Relocation Welcomed by Many
This announcement was welcomed by many, especially by the widely shared thoughts that the current museum “is not meeting the mission of telling the Navy’s story to the American public,” as stated by retired Adm. Samuel Cox, the director of Naval History and Heritage Command and curator of the Navy.
“The base is very hard to get into due to security requirements that have only gotten more stringent over the years,” Cox told Military Times. “So, we are not going to have the Navy the nation needs if we don’t have the support of Congress, and you won’t have the support of Congress if you don’t have the support of the American people.”
With this positive change, more people will have the opportunity to learn more about the Navy’s history and appreciate its story. It also serves as a great way to have some fun and do something educational.
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Today marks National Pearl Harbor Remembrance Day and the 81st anniversary of the attack in Hawaii.
On Dec. 7, 1941, the Japanese military made a surprise raid on the United States Naval Base at Pearl Harbor, killing 2,403 U.S. service members and civilians. More than 1,100 people were injured in the attack, which also destroyed aircraft and naval vessels.
Please pause with us today as we reflect on those who lost their lives, were injured and all those impacted by this event.
We thank each of them for their service and sacrifice.
accepted the aft galley yesterday, marking 50% of our spaces complete - this means they have electrical, plumbing, HVAC and some of the fixed furniture installed.
Another milestone for the shipbuilders assigned to the JFK project at HII's Newport News Shipbuilding division and the JFK Supply and Engineering Departments.
Timeline photos
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We wanted to share the news with you that this year’s John F. Kennedy Profile in Courage Essay Contest ™ is now open!
This contest is a way for high school students across the country to share inspiring stories of brave leaders from years past, while also uplifting President Kennedy’s lessons of political courage. Participants can win up to $10,000 for college by submitting an essay.
We encourage you to share this opportunity with any high schoolers you know! Learn more about the contest at our website. The deadline for submissions is January 13, 2023.
Thank you in advance for helping to teach tomorrow’s leaders about political courage today.
https://www.jfklibrary.org/learn/education/profile-in-courage-essay-contest/getting-started
The 2023 Profile in Courage Essay Contest opens for submissions on September 1, 2022. The contest deadline is January 13, 2023.
ANNUAL TREE LIGHTING AND CONCERT BRING HOLIDAY CHEER TO JEBLCFS VIRGINIA BEACH, VA.
JEB Little Creek-Fort Story will kick off its holiday season with the annual tree lighting and holiday concert with a guest appearance from Santa on 2 Dec. The schedule of events is as follows:
6 p.m. Children's activities
6:35 p.m. CO remarks/Announce Santa's arrival
6:40 p.m. Santa arrives via Fire Truck
7 p.m. Tree Lighting
7:20 p.m. Guests are invited inside for the concert
7:30 p.m. Concert performance
This spectacular, family-oriented event is free and open to all military families, active duty and retired, and their guests. This concert and MWR-sponsored event will be fun and memorable for children of all ages.
There's no place like homeport 🏡🚢
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Photos from PCU John F. Kennedy - CVN 79's post
On Friday, Nov. 18, 2022, the USO invites you and your family members to join John Krasinski and Michael Kelly, the stars of Tom Clancy's "JACK RYAN" on Amazon Prime Video, at JEB Little Creek-Fort Story's Gator Theater for a free advance screening of the first two episodes from the new season. Doors open at 2:15 pm, Showtime at 2:45 pm.
This event is open to all DOD ID cardholders and their guests. Individuals bringing co-travelers aboard will be personally accountable for their guests while aboard the installation. All patrons will receive a special gift. Theater seating availability is on a first-come, first-served basis (max capacity of 1,600 personnel). Concessions will be available. No video or audio recording will be permitted.
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Happy Birthday United States Marine Corps. Thank you for this powerful reminder to celebrate “America’s No. 1 crisis response force.”
On November 10, 2022, U.S. Marines around the globe will celebrate 247 years of success on the battlefield and a legacy defined by honor, courage and commitm...
Worth the watch to see some familiar faces and great comments.
A feature documentary commemorating the 100th Anniversary of the aircraft carrier in the United States Navy as told by senior ranking officers who commanded ...
Please join us at NAS Oceana's Aero Theater this Saturday, November 12 at 1 p.m., for a free advance screening of Devotion!
Based on the critically acclaimed book by Adam Makos, Devotion tells the true story of ENS Jesse Brown and LTJG Thomas Hudner, whose heroic acts flying F-4U Corsairs with VF-32 from the USS Leyte during the Korean War made them the Navy's most celebrated wingmen.
Brown made history when he became the first African American to complete U.S. Navy flight training in 1948. With VF-32, Brown and Hudner flew sorties in support of ground forces during the Korean War. During one sortie in December 1950, Brown’s Corsair appeared to be trailing jet fuel and he was forced to crash land on a mountainside. Hudner intentionally crashed his plane near Brown in an attempt to rescue his wingman.
In spite of Hudner's efforts, Brown succumbed to his injuries and the extreme cold. He was posthumously awarded the Distinguished Flying Cross, the Purple Heart Medal, and the Air Medal for his heroism. For his actions, Hudner received the Medal of Honor, the nation’s highest medal for valor awarded to members of the armed forces.
Today, NAS Oceana is proud to be the home of the VFA 32 Fighting Swordsmen.
NAS Oceana / Dam Neck MWR
Naval History & Heritage Command
U.S. Fleet Forces Command
Navy Region Mid-Atlantic
Commander, Naval Air Force Atlantic
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This week's JFK Warrior of the Week is Operations Specialist 3rd Class Michael Ramirez, a native of San Antonio, Texas.
OS3 Ramirez has demonstrated exceptional Core Values and Superior Performance.
“Joining the Navy gave me a chance to better myself for me and my family. I also wanted to be a good example for my younger siblings."
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Docked and loaded.
U.S. Navy aircraft carrier USS George H.W. Bush (CVN 77) docks at the NATO Marathi Pier Complex in Souda Bay, 🇬🇷 Greece during a scheduled port visit.
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Happy Birthday to all of the sailors in Hampton Roads!
2022 Navy Mile
2022 Navy Mile Run - Anacostia Park October 16, 2022 | Register for 1 mi, 1 mi, 1 mi, 1 mi distances. October 16, 2022, 8:15 AM first race The Navy Mile is looking forward to being back and in person again in 2022. We are excited to host the series of one-mile race heats grouped by age and ability.....
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