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US Navy Memorial The official page of the United States Navy Memorial in DC. Home to Memorial Plaza, the Lone Sailor, and a Visitor Center. Learn more at navymemorial.org
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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.

Twenty-five years ago today, our nation was forever changed.On this Patriots Day, we remember the thousands of lives los...
09/11/2026

Twenty-five years ago today, our nation was forever changed.

On this Patriots Day, we remember the thousands of lives lost on September 11, 2001; honor the first responders who ran toward danger; and recognize the men and women who answered the call to serve in the days and years that followed.

At the U.S. Navy Memorial, we are reminded every day of the courage, sacrifice, and commitment of those who serve our country. Today, on the 25th anniversary of 9/11, we join Americans across the nation in honoring their memory and renewing a promise that endures: We will never forget.

Happy birthday to the U.S. Naval Sea Cadet Corps (and to all the cadets, volunteers, families, and leaders who make this...
09/10/2026

Happy birthday to the U.S. Naval Sea Cadet Corps (and to all the cadets, volunteers, families, and leaders who make this program possible). We are incredibly grateful for their partnership!

At the Navy Memorial, the Sea Cadets hold a special place in our community and in our Youth & Education programs. Through opportunities to meet veterans, hear their stories, participate in commemorative events, and experience naval history firsthand, these young leaders are helping carry the traditions of the Sea Services forward.

Making plans for Veterans Day? Save the date for a special day honoring veterans and connecting over film at the Navy Me...
09/09/2026

Making plans for Veterans Day? Save the date for a special day honoring veterans and connecting over film at the Navy Memorial in Washington D.C.

Join us for a Wreath Laying Ceremony at Navy Memorial Plaza at 1:00pm followed by a screening of Flag Day at 1:30pm, co-hosted by the US Navy Memorial and We the Veterans and Military Families.

In the new documentary Flag Day, a small-town community joins together to celebrate patriotism over partisanship.

RSVP for this free event at bit.ly/FlagDayFilm

U.S. Ceremonial Guard and the U.S. Navy Ceremonial Band, along with soldiers from the 3D U.S. Infantry Regiment (The Old...
09/09/2026

U.S. Ceremonial Guard and the U.S. Navy Ceremonial Band, along with soldiers from the 3D U.S. Infantry Regiment (The Old Guard) Caisson Detachment, conduct full military funeral honors with an es**rt for Departed U.S. Navy Captain 𝗝𝗼𝗵𝗻 𝗖𝗿𝗲𝗲𝗴𝗮𝗻 𝗠𝗶𝘁𝗰𝗵𝗲𝗹𝗹

📸 SN MURRAY-CARRILLO

Nine years ago today, USS Delbert D. Black (DDG 119) took to the water for the first time.Named in honor of Delbert D. B...
09/08/2026

Nine years ago today, USS Delbert D. Black (DDG 119) took to the water for the first time.

Named in honor of Delbert D. Black, the Navy’s first Master Chief Petty Officer of the Navy, the ship carries forward a legacy built on leadership, service, and an unwavering commitment to Sailors.

USS Delbert D. Black (DDG 119) is currently deployed with the officers and crew standing watch around the clock, operating at sea in support of the Navy’s mission. We’re grateful for the sacrifices of every Sailor aboard, and we’re thinking of the entire crew as they continue their important work at sea.

Happy launch anniversary, USS Delbert D. Black! ⚓

The United States Navy Memorial is proud to announce our 2026 Lone Sailor Awards Dinner honorees! ⚓️ This year, we recog...
08/20/2026

The United States Navy Memorial is proud to announce our 2026 Lone Sailor Awards Dinner honorees! ⚓️ This year, we recognize four extraordinary individuals whose courage, leadership, and commitment to service embody the very best of our Sea Services:

⚓ Kyle Carpenter, USMC (Ret.) — Lone Sailor Award
⚓ J. Ronald Terwilliger — Lone Sailor Award
🇺🇸 Kenneth Fisher — Naval Heritage Award
🇺🇸 Petty Officer Scott Ruskan, USCG — Distinguished Service Commendation

We look forward to honoring their remarkable service and lasting impact at the 2026 Lone Sailor Awards Dinner on September 23 at the National Building Museum in Washington, D.C.

Learn more about this year’s honorees: https://ow.ly/y9c050ZBZTO

This summer, the Navy Memorial’s Sea Service Student Internship Program reached an exciting milestone. ⚓️Our newest inte...
08/18/2026

This summer, the Navy Memorial’s Sea Service Student Internship Program reached an exciting milestone. ⚓️

Our newest intern squadron traveled from the West Coast to Washington, D.C., where they conducted oral history interviews at Vinson Hall, took part in a wreath laying at Arlington National Cemetery, toured the United States Naval Academy (and drove a Yard Patrol Craft), accompanied veterans to a Concert on the Avenue, and even went onboard the USS Nimitz (CVN-68) to collect stories from past crew members attending a USS Nimitz (CVN-68) reunion.

And for the first time, the program expanded beyond Washington.

Students in Philadelphia participated in a Sea Service Internship modeled after our D.C. program, interviewing veterans and exploring Sea Service history aboard USS New Jersey (BB-62), USS Olympia (C-6), and USS Becuna (SS-319).

From Washington to Philadelphia, these students are helping preserve veterans’ stories while gaining a deeper understanding of service, sacrifice, and the people behind our nation’s history.

We’re proud of this year’s interns—and excited to see this program continue to grow. ⚓️

Tuesday evening brought another night of Navy music to the heart of Washington, D.C. ⚓🎶 Hosted by Master Chief Petty Off...
08/13/2026

Tuesday evening brought another night of Navy music to the heart of Washington, D.C. ⚓🎶 Hosted by Master Chief Petty Officer of the Navy John Perryman, the evening included a special invitation from him to members of the U.S. Navy Ceremonial Guard, who so often help make events at the Navy Memorial possible, to trade their ceremonial duties for a seat in the audience and simply enjoy the music.

While this marked the final Concerts on the Avenue with the full United States Navy Band the music isn’t over yet! We still have THREE more evenings of live music at the Navy Memorial featuring U.S. Navy Band .

Stay tuned for what’s next, and join us on the Memorial Plaza for three more summer evenings of Navy music!

Coffee with the SECNAV? ☕️ This week, we held a Special Edition Fantail Breakfast where a small group of sea service en...
08/06/2026

Coffee with the SECNAV? ☕️

This week, we held a Special Edition Fantail Breakfast where a small group of sea service enthusiasts got to speak with the Hon. Hung Cao under Chatham House Rule.

Thank you to Secretary Cao for an engaging and thoughtful discussion, to everyone who joined us for a morning of meaningful conversation and connection, and to our sponsors for making this special edition breakfast possible.

Presenting Sponsor: Booz Allen Table Sponsors: Anduril Industries, Epoch Concepts, LLC, General Dynamics, Integrate, Leidos, Leonardo DRS, Inc., Marotta, Northrop Grumman Corporation Table Co-Sponsor: StratasCorp

Another beautiful summer evening filled Memorial Plaza as the United States Navy Band took the stage for another Concert...
08/05/2026

Another beautiful summer evening filled Memorial Plaza as the United States Navy Band took the stage for another Concerts on the Avenue with the full Navy Band, hosted by Naval District Washington (NDW).

Thank you to everyone who joined us for an unforgettable night of music in the heart of our nation's capital, which included first responders, veterans from Vinson Hall, and our Sea Service interns!!

Join us next Tuesday for the final performance of the summer WITH the full Navy Band. We hope to see you there!

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