Office of the Chief of Naval Operations

#TrainingThursday Our US Navy stays ready, the Gerald R. Ford Carrier Strike Group just completed Group Sail a complex training scenario to maintain battle efficiency and ensure that our teams are ready to integrate and respond, whenever and wherever.

#WarfighterWednesday Last weekend we welcomed more than 100 future Sailors, Marines, Soldiers, Airmen, and Guardians to ROTC programs in the Bay Area. These warfighters have made the commitment to serve and I could not be more proud to have them on our teams.

Leadership is not just a title or a position; it is a mindset, a set of values, and a commitment to excellence. Today, I want to celebrate the remarkable legacy of Vice Adm. James Stockdale and recognize the winners of the Vice Adm. James Stockdale Leadership Award Cmdr. Justin Smith, former commanding officer, USS Mason (DDG 87) and Cmdr. Jason Garfield, former commanding officer, USS Sterrett (DDG 104).? ? Vice Adm. Stockdale was a true embodiment of leadership, known for his unwavering courage, resilience, and commitment to his fellow servicemen. His legacy continues to inspire leaders across various fields, reminding us of the importance of integrity, empathy, and unwavering commitment to our values.? ? In honor of Stockdale's leadership principles, the Vice Adm. James Stockdale Awards for Inspirational Leadership recognize commanding officers who exemplify exceptional leadership qualities and have made a significant impact in their warfare community. These leaders have demonstrated outstanding leadership, resilience, and a commitment to excellence.? ? Their stories serve as a testament to the power of leadership and the positive influence it can have on individuals, teams, and organizations. By embodying the principles of Vice Adm. Stockdale, these winners have inspired others, overcome challenges, and achieved remarkable success.?

Behind every successful mission lies hours of intense training by your US Navy explosive ordnance disposal teams. From bomb detection to defusing, they are the unsung heroes safeguarding our nation's security. Navy Expeditionary Combat Command

#MaritimeMonday Everyday your US Navy is getting more players on the field. Proud to have USS Nantucket (LCS 27) and her crew join the fleet of ready #warfighters.

If you want to be a part of something bigger than yourself and you are looking for opportunities – look no further. I invite you to look at the players on the field today… These Midshipmen played hard and will continue to make us proud in the Fleet! United States Naval Academy US Navy United States Marine Corps

Tune in at 1300 to hear Vice Chief of Naval Operations Adm. Jim Kilby discuss how the @USNavy is readying our platforms and putting more players on the field. https://lnkd.in/gDXBwZsP?

#WarfighterWednesday Aboard Old Ironsides, the world’s oldest commissioned warship afloat, her active-duty Sailors maintain our connection to our rich warfighting heritage, going aloft just as the ship’s historic crew did when USS Constitution fought and won 33 at-sea engagements.

#TacticalTuesday? Your?US Navy executes a range of missions, we are our Nations forward-deployed team, ready to respond when called upon. We are the preeminent fighting force in the world, and training with our Allies and partners ensures that we will stay ready.?U.S. Naval Forces Europe-Africa/U.S. 6th Fleet

On behalf of the US Navy, I would like to express my deepest gratitude to the Royal Australian Navy for locating the final resting place of the destroyer USS Edsall (DD 219), lost in a valiant battle against the Imperial Japanese Navy in the early days of World War II. The commanding officer of Edsall lived up to the U.S. Navy tenet, “Don’t give up the ship,” even when faced with overwhelming odds. The wreck of this ship is a hallowed site, serving as a marker for the 185 U.S. Navy personnel and 31 U.S. Army Air Force pilots aboard at the time, almost all of whom were lost when Edsall succumbed to her battle damage. This find gives us the opportunity for today’s generation of Sailors and Navy civilians to be inspired by their valor and sacrifice. The U.S. Navy would also like to take this opportunity to salute the valor of the crew of the Australian sloop HMAS Yarra, lost two days after the Edsall, under similar circumstances in a heroic battle against overwhelming odds. Finding the Edsall further cements the strong alliance that has existed between the United States and Australia since World War II, the relationship between the Royal Australian Navy and the U.S. Navy, further reinforced by the current Australia, United Kingdom, United States (AUKUS) trilateral security partnership. A key component of AUKUS is the development of the most cutting-edge underwater technologies of the type that enabled the discovery of Edsall in the vastness of the Indian Ocean, something not possible just a few years ago. These advanced technologies, enabled by interoperability between long-standing Indo-Pacific Allies and partners, ensure our collective capability to preserve the peace, respond in crisis, and win decisively in war, if called.