National Naval Officers Association

On Monday, November 11, 2024 the Washington, DC Chapter of the National Naval Officers Association (DCNNOA) conducted its Annual Veterans Day visit to the Washington, DC Veterans Hospital.?Fifteen (15) Chapter members and friends spent the morning meeting, greeting and thanking numerous veterans receiving medical care at the hospital for their service to the nation.?The Chapter members also provided the veterans with numerous gifts that included socks, knit caps, gloves and leggings for the female veterans and thermal underwear.?The Chapter also conducted its very popular Bingo Games with the residents in the Psychiatric Ward.?This year's Bingo Games was steep and intense but filled with joy and laughter (smile)!?Overall, it truly was a fantastic event and a wonderful time was had by all.?The Chapter was also blessed to have several dignitaries participate in our activities which included past NNOA National President RADM (Ret) Sinclair Harris, USN, and SES (Retired) / CAPT (Ret) Cynthia Miller, USN. The Chapter also extends a personal "Thank You" to Ms. Lynette Brady of the Washington, DC Veteran's Hospital staff for her exceptional and consistent support over the many years in coordinating the Chapter's visit. Finally we would like to thank the Chapter members and our supporters for providing the gifts that allowed us to bring smiles of joy to the veterans at the Washington DC Veterans Hospital.?Your support over the many, many years have made our efforts worthwhile and we cannot "Thank You" enough for caring.?Note, this year Chapter members and friends provided over $7,000.00 worth of winter clothing and other items in support of veterans at the DC Veterans Hospital.?Note, this year's support exceeded last year's support of $5,000.00.?Way to go DCNNOA members and supporters (smile)! In closing, we extend a?"Hearty Thank You"?to all our veterans and their families for their service to the nation.?"Happy Veterans Day"?you earned it (smile)! Members in attendance on Monday included: SES?(Ret) / CAPT (Ret) Cynthia Miller, USN CAPT (Ret) Charles Ivey, USN Mr. Byron Shorter, USN Veteran CAPT (Ret) Thomas Abernethy, USN CAPT (Ret) Willie Evans, SC, USN CAPT (Ret) Anthony Swain, USN CAPT Jimmi Gleaton, USMS CAPT (Ret) Lloyd Mack, USN CAPT (Ret) Jerome D. Davis, SC, USN CDR (Ret) Connie Greene, USN CDR (Ret) Richard Borden, USN CDR (Sel) Charicki "Jamie" Evans, USN Ms. Vicki Rigsby LCDR (Ret) Linora Hayes, SC, USN National Naval Officers Association

Favorite Olympic moment. Congratulations to the people of Brazil and my good friend, VADM Wilson P. Lima Filho.

America is a Maritime Nation! We are fortunate to have leadership in our government like Congressmen Robert Wittman and Joe Courtney leading the charge working with Navy Civilian Leaders like Kurt Wendelken and Matthew Sermon. Progress is being made but there is a lot more to do. This is why joining the Navy League of the United States is so important. Thank you to the Navy League team for pulling this meeting together - Ryan Donaldson, Luke Lorenz, Leticia Click, James Peterson & Kevyan Ann Sly, CMP, DES. #Support #Educate #Advocate #SeaServices #MaritimeNation

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Join the City of Norfolk, VA as we honor the sacrifices of our nation’s service members during the annual Memorial Day Wreath-Laying Ceremony at Wisconsin Square on May 27 at 2 p.m. Guest speaker is Sinclair Harris, a US Navy veteran who commanded at every level during his 34 years of service. He is currently the senior executive director for Navy Business Development at ManTech. The event is co-sponsored by the Veterans Affairs Advisory Commission.

Thank you to the Navy League of the United States for co-hosting the 50th Chief of the Supply Corps, RADM Kenneth W. Epps and a few great Shipmates. A quick shout out to Krystle Jones, Nailah Kamal and James Peterson for their flawless and professional support.