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The US Navy Memorial is dedicated to educating the public about the maritime heritage of the United States and honoring the contribution of the members of the Sea Services --- Navy, Marine Corps, Coast Guard, and Merchant Marine to that heritage.
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08/20/2021
#fridayfeeling We are feeling motivated by those who live a life of service – both in and out of uniform. Our 2021 Lone Sailor Award recipients exemplify the core values of Honor, Courage and Commitment to their cores.
Learn more about this award and our recipients below, then be sure to save your spot to help us Honor, Recognize, and Celebrate the legacies of two incredible individuals!
#fridayfeeling We are feeling motivated by those who live a life of service – both in and out of uniform. Our 2021 Lone Sailor Award recipients exemplify the core values of Honor, Courage and Commitment to their cores.
Learn more about this award and our recipients below, then be sure to save your spot to help us Honor, Recognize, and Celebrate the legacies of two incredible individuals!
Too rainy for movies on the memorial tonight, we will be back with another show next Thursday!!
08/18/2021
Our #VeteranoftheWeek is John McIntyre Graduate United States Naval Academy Class of 1956. View this clip to hear how a USNA graduate had a career in the United States Air Force during the #coldwar.
Tuesday is concert night! Don't miss tonight's Concert on the Avenue performed by the Navy Band at 7:00 PM ET at Navy Memorial Plaza. Fingers crossed the rain stays away ☔ #concertsontheavenue (Photo courtesy Jeff Malet)
Tuesday is concert night! Don't miss tonight's Concert on the Avenue performed by the Navy Band at 7:00 PM ET at Navy Memorial Plaza. Fingers crossed the rain stays away ☔ #concertsontheavenue (Photo courtesy Jeff Malet)
08/17/2021
#TodayinNavyHistory 1942 the USS Nautilus and USS Argonaut submarines landed more than 200 Marines on Makin Island in the first ever amphibious attack made from submarines. Expert level stealth from expert sailors!
#TodayinNavyHistory 1942 the USS Nautilus and USS Argonaut submarines landed more than 200 Marines on Makin Island in the first ever amphibious attack made from submarines. Expert level stealth from expert sailors!
08/16/2021
SITREP Incoming! Our next SITREP will be on August 31st at 3:00 PM ET featuring United States Naval Academy Superintendent VADM Sean Buck.
Tonight's Movie on the Memorial is Proud! Come out Navy Memorial tonight at sundown to learn the story of USS Mason DDG 87 and its role as one of the only ships to be manned by an African-American crew in WW2. (Photo courtesy of Lionsgate) #proud #navy #america
Tonight's Movie on the Memorial is Proud! Come out Navy Memorial tonight at sundown to learn the story of USS Mason DDG 87 and its role as one of the only ships to be manned by an African-American crew in WW2. (Photo courtesy of Lionsgate) #proud #navy #america
Our #VeteranoftheWeek is #WWIIVeteran Lt. Harry Patch. Hear his inspiring story how instant initiative led to a promotion on the #BattleshipColorado in 1940. Visit: https://www.navymemorial.org/stories-of-service to view his complete service history & thousands more.
The United States Navy Memorial Presents: Tales From The Navy Log“Our mission is to honor and preserve the stories of our Nation’s past, so that we may never...
08/10/2021
Want to rock with the United States Navy Band? Tonight's your chance! Come to Navy Memorial Plaza tonight to watch a free concert with your favorite hits! Any song requests?
U.S. Navy U.S. Coast Guard Southeast Navy Athletics (Photo courtesy Julia Coppoc)#navyband #concertsontheavenue
Want to rock with the United States Navy Band? Tonight's your chance! Come to Navy Memorial Plaza tonight to watch a free concert with your favorite hits! Any song requests?
U.S. Navy U.S. Coast Guard Southeast Navy Athletics (Photo courtesy Julia Coppoc)#navyband #concertsontheavenue
08/09/2021
Today is a beautiful day to visit the U.S. Navy Memorial! Come to the beautiful Navy Memorial Plaza and see our fantastic exhibits, videos, and more celebrating the sea services. #navymemorial #navy #visitDC (Photo courtesy Jeff Malet)
Today is a beautiful day to visit the U.S. Navy Memorial! Come to the beautiful Navy Memorial Plaza and see our fantastic exhibits, videos, and more celebrating the sea services. #navymemorial #navy #visitDC (Photo courtesy Jeff Malet)
08/07/2021
Today on August 7th we honor those who were harmed or lost in the field of battle with Purple Heart Day. Thank you to those who have put their lives on the line for our safety! Your sacrifice means the world to us 💜 #purpleheartday (Photo credit Staff Sgt. Timothy Koster)
Today on August 7th we honor those who were harmed or lost in the field of battle with Purple Heart Day. Thank you to those who have put their lives on the line for our safety! Your sacrifice means the world to us 💜 #purpleheartday (Photo credit Staff Sgt. Timothy Koster)
08/06/2021
The Navy Memorial crew is sailing into the weekend! See you Monday ⚓⛵⚓
The Navy Memorial crew is sailing into the weekend! See you Monday ⚓⛵⚓
08/05/2021
Danger Zone!! Come to Navy Memorial Plaza tonight to check out the greatest Tom Cruise film of all time (That's right, I said it). Film begins tonight at sundown! 🛩️ #dangerzone #topgun #tomcruise #moviesonthememorial (Photo courtesy of Paramount Pictures)
Danger Zone!! Come to Navy Memorial Plaza tonight to check out the greatest Tom Cruise film of all time (That's right, I said it). Film begins tonight at sundown! 🛩️ #dangerzone #topgun #tomcruise #moviesonthememorial (Photo courtesy of Paramount Pictures)
08/04/2021
Happy 231st birthday to the U.S. Coast Guard! Thank you for your amazing work to keep America safe every day!! (Photo Credit: SCPO Sara Muir) #coastguard #coastguardrescue 🛥🚁
Happy 231st birthday to the U.S. Coast Guard! Thank you for your amazing work to keep America safe every day!! (Photo Credit: SCPO Sara Muir) #coastguard #coastguardrescue 🛥🚁
08/03/2021
Looking for a good date night? Come to Navy Memorial plaza tonight to see the United States Navy Band jam at Concerts on the Avenue! The event is completely FREE and the music rocks 🎸🎤. See you there! #navymemorial #concertsontheavenue
Looking for a good date night? Come to Navy Memorial plaza tonight to see the United States Navy Band jam at Concerts on the Avenue! The event is completely FREE and the music rocks 🎸🎤. See you there! #navymemorial #concertsontheavenue
08/03/2021
Never forget where we came from. Never lose sight of where we're going. Excellent wisdom from a once CNO, Admiral George Anderson. #usnavy #memorial #quotesofhistory
Never forget where we came from. Never lose sight of where we're going. Excellent wisdom from a once CNO, Admiral George Anderson. #usnavy #memorial #quotesofhistory
08/02/2021
Our team is enjoying shore leave at the Sea Air Space to show what we have done over this last amazing year! #seaairspace #navy #memorial
Our team is enjoying shore leave at the Sea Air Space to show what we have done over this last amazing year! #seaairspace #navy #memorial
08/02/2021
Our #VeteranOfTheWeek is @USCG #WWII Veteran Captain Paul Peak. In this clip, #CoastGuardWife Jean Peak shares falling in love with her U.S. Coast Guard Academy Class of 1945 Husband for 70 Years. Visit https://www.youtube.com/navymemorial/videos
to explore the archive and view #SeaStories today.
07/30/2021
We have two #veteranoftheweek posts this time! Our new #VeteranoftheWeek is #WWIIVeteran Captain Richard G. Zimermann #TinCanSailor. View this clip to hear his memories of the Navy Academy Class of 1943, the #DDayInvasion on the USS Frankfort DD 497 & battling German Defenses in France in 1944.
Click https://youtu.be/EbP-tJtqgi0 to view his story.
We have two #veteranoftheweek posts this time! Our new #VeteranoftheWeek is #WWIIVeteran Captain Richard G. Zimermann #TinCanSailor. View this clip to hear his memories of the Navy Academy Class of 1943, the #DDayInvasion on the USS Frankfort DD 497 & battling German Defenses in France in 1944.
Click https://youtu.be/EbP-tJtqgi0 to view his story.
07/30/2021
Did you know past Lone Sailor Awards included names like Bill Withers, Ronald Reagan, and Jeff Bridges? Register Today for the big event, happening September 23rd! #lonesailor #navy
Did you know past Lone Sailor Awards included names like Bill Withers, Ronald Reagan, and Jeff Bridges? Register Today for the big event, happening September 23rd! #lonesailor #navy
It's movie time! Come to Navy Memorial Plaza tonight to see a lauded classic, Tora! Tora! Tora! This incredible film is free for all to see tonight at 8:30 PM in the heart of D.C. (Photo courtesy 20th Century Fox) #navy #pearlharbor #MOTM
It's movie time! Come to Navy Memorial Plaza tonight to see a lauded classic, Tora! Tora! Tora! This incredible film is free for all to see tonight at 8:30 PM in the heart of D.C. (Photo courtesy 20th Century Fox) #navy #pearlharbor #MOTM
WOW! What a concert we had last night. Huge amazing thanks to the United States Navy Band for an incredible performance last night!!
WOW! What a concert we had last night. Huge amazing thanks to the United States Navy Band for an incredible performance last night!!
07/27/2021
Come one, come all! The United States Navy Band is back TONIGHT with Concerts on the Avenue at 7 PM ET. Don't miss out on this free event that is fun for the whole family!
Come one, come all! The United States Navy Band is back TONIGHT with Concerts on the Avenue at 7 PM ET. Don't miss out on this free event that is fun for the whole family!
Our #VeteranoftheWeek is #WWIIVeteran Captain Richard G. Zimermann
#TinCanSailor. View this clip to hear his memories #Kamikaze Attacks on the #USSWadsworthDD516 at Okinawa.
Visit: https://www.youtube.com/navymemorial/videos to view his complete service history and thousands more.
07/26/2021
Waiting for Concerts on the Avenue to start tomorrow like
Waiting for Concerts on the Avenue to start tomorrow like
07/23/2021
Movies, music, and more! Navy Memorial Plaza is coming alive. Swing by this Tuesday to see Concerts on the Avenue by the Navy Band hosted by the U.S. Navy Memorial. Concerts begin at 7 PM, don't miss out! #navyband #navy #concertsontheavenue
Movies, music, and more! Navy Memorial Plaza is coming alive. Swing by this Tuesday to see Concerts on the Avenue by the Navy Band hosted by the U.S. Navy Memorial. Concerts begin at 7 PM, don't miss out! #navyband #navy #concertsontheavenue
07/22/2021
Who's ready for more movies? Come to Navy Memorial Plaza tonight at 8:30 PM ET to see South Pacific for FREE on the big screen! All our welcome, so grab a blanket and popcorn and we will see you there! #Moviesonthememorial #navymemorial #SouthPacific
Who's ready for more movies? Come to Navy Memorial Plaza tonight at 8:30 PM ET to see South Pacific for FREE on the big screen! All our welcome, so grab a blanket and popcorn and we will see you there! #Moviesonthememorial #navymemorial #SouthPacific
Ima Black was also presented with a medallion honoring her service during WWII.
07/21/2021
Our #VeteranoftheWeek is #WWIIVeteran CDR Robert Allen. In this segment, Allen describes the heroism of #CarrierSailors & treating the wounded on the USS Enterprise During the #BattleOfSantaCruz. Visit: https://www.youtube.com/navymemorial/videos to view the complete story and thousands more.
07/20/2021
Did you know each #SITREP is filmed in the Delbert D. Black National Chief's Mess? You can see what it looks like for yourself by visiting or watching today's episode! #deldblack #navychiefs #Navy
Did you know each #SITREP is filmed in the Delbert D. Black National Chief's Mess? You can see what it looks like for yourself by visiting or watching today's episode! #deldblack #navychiefs #Navy
Have you ever wanted to ask a question of Admiral Robert Burke, Commander of Naval Operations Europe and Africa? Now is your chance. Register to watch the #SITREP live tomorrow and join the conversation! U.S. Navy
Join the discussion with top Navy Leadership by watching the SITREP Speaker Series Episode 8, featuring Admiral Robert Burke. Register to watch live and ask questions via the live Q&A to get answers directly from U.S. Navy leadership.
History has been made! A well-deserved congratulations to the first woman to ever complete Navy special warfare training. Fair winds and following seas sailor!
Make your voice heard! Register for the #SITREP Tuesday to get your questions answered by the Commander of Naval Forces Europe! Register here to learn more: https://navymemorial.swoogo.com/sitrep8
Join the discussion with top Navy Leadership by watching the SITREP Speaker Series Episode 8, featuring Admiral Robert Burke. Register to watch live and ask questions via the live Q&A to get answers directly from U.S. Navy leadership.
07/15/2021
Grab your popcorn! Movies on the Memorial returns tonight at sundown to show Midway Movie a story showcasing one of the greatest victories in #Navy history. Admission is FREE so don't miss out on this incredible D.C. Event! Huge thanks to event sponsors at Northrop Grumman Corporation and USAA(Photo courtesy Lionsgate)
Grab your popcorn! Movies on the Memorial returns tonight at sundown to show Midway Movie a story showcasing one of the greatest victories in #Navy history. Admission is FREE so don't miss out on this incredible D.C. Event! Huge thanks to event sponsors at Northrop Grumman Corporation and USAA(Photo courtesy Lionsgate)
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The mission of the United States Navy Memorial is to Honor, Recognize and Celebrate the men and women of the Sea Services, past, present and future; and to inform the public about their service.
The United States Navy Memorial is the triumph of a centuries-old dream for America’s Sea Services. When architect Pierre L'Enfant designed Washington, DC, he envisioned a memorial that would celebrate the rich heritage of the United States Navy, dating back to 1775 when a force of eight small wooden ships fought and won its first battle at sea.
L'Enfant's vision would be realized over two hundred years later. Navy legend and former Chief of Naval Operations (CNO) Admiral Arleigh Burke decided there was enough “talk” about a Navy Memorial and that it was time to act. Burke and his Navy colleagues, including former Chairman of the Joint Chiefs of Staff Admiral Tom Moore and former Chief of Naval Operations (CNO) Admiral Elmo "Bud" Zumwalt worked together to form a non-profit organization called the “United States Navy Memorial Foundation” in the spring of 1977.
Under the leadership of Rear Admiral William Thompson, USN (Ret.), the United States Navy Memorial sought and received the blessing of Congress to construct a memorial on public land in the District of Columbia. A bill was introduced in the Senate and House in 1978 and was signed into law by President Carter – a U.S. Naval Academy graduate – in 1980. It would be built on the recently redeveloped Pennsylvania Avenue, also known as “America’s main street” for its prime location between the White House and Capitol Building.
Immediately a call went out to the millions of Navy veterans and active duty to support the building of this memorial. 28 million dollars later the Lone Sailor was dedicated on the Navy Memorial on October 13th, 1987, the Navy's 212th birthday. It has served as a living tribute to the men and women of the Sea Services – past, present, and future – for more than 30 years.
Hi I am US Army and proud of it but the US Navy best in the world so proud you God bless you and the Chinese they don't know what it ass kicking until they mess with that the US Navy
Good afternoon from Naval History and Heritage Command!
We are reaching out to you because we recently launched our annual Navy History and Heritage Awards (NHHA) Program and thought your organization might be interested. These awards were created to recognize public, nonprofit, 501(c)(3) organizations who incorporate the history and heritage of the U.S. Navy into their publications, documents, and artifacts at their facilities. Winners will receive a plaque, pennant, and certificate of award.
NHHC Navy Museums Division will be hosting a Zoom information session about the awards program on Wednesday, April 28, 2021 at 2:00 p.m. EST. The information session will take place at the following link: https://usnwc.zoom.us/j/94225213512?pwd=endaMUNweDZCY09hZlkrSys2dkRCUT09
Meeting ID: 942 2521 3512
Passcode: 714150
Applications are due June 1, 2021. Award winners will be announced on August 2, 2021.
For detailed information about the awards categories, frequently asked questions, and to download applications, check out our website: https://www.history.navy.mil/get-involved/nhhc-awards-program.html
For any additional questions, please contact [email protected].
Thank you, and we hope to hear from you!
Some found DC's rebuilt World War One memorial underwhelming. A mostly barren, wind-swept public space of stone. Retains Gen. Pershing statue, while adding an unfinished, tarp-covered frieze of soldiers heading into war. No sense of the period's great drama, excitement, fear. Hard to understand military maps and text. Nothing or almost nothing about vital role of Navy, domestic industry, dissent, trench & gas warfare, Spanish flu, Versailles Treaty. Dwarfed by Willard Hotel and other nearby buildings. Odd "puddle" of inch-deep water pool near bas relief. For years construction site had evocative war-time posters, none of that in memorial. 9 years, $40 million. Few visitors, little buzz.
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This is the music video for the new song "USS EAGLE 56". This song will appear in the second episode of Stories From Maine.
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I'm not sure this is the right place to ask this but I'm honestly not sure where to ask.
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I have an Armed Forces Liberty Pass from 3-6-52 for a Raymond Geisler. He served on the U.S.S. Helena CA-75, the issuing officer was R.L. Kirkland ENS. USN.
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I don't know who this gentleman is/was I'm not sure if he was friends with my father (Who served in the Indianapolis) or if this was something he found on the ground somewhere and held on to it. I found it in a box of photos and other things.
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I know it's an absolute shot in the dark, but if there is anyone related to this gentleman and would like this I'd be happy to send this to them. Not sure how I would verify, but yeah.
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I don't know how confidential (At this point probably moot anyway) the information is with service no, grade rate etc, so I won't post a photo of this unless I can get verification that that info can't be used in a negative way.
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Ps... I'm sure this guy is going to be excited to finally get to use this pass after 68 years ;)
1967 life aboard a USN ship USS Dahlgren (DLG-12)recorded by my father Larry B Tucker.
