Category: Navy

Looking Back: Former CNO Hayward’s Emphasis on Pride, Confidence and Professionalism

June 29, 2018

Going back in time, Admiral Tom Hayward, USN (RET), provided the Navy with an essential message of professional guidance during his tenure as CNO.  Take a look at the April 1981 issue of All Hands magazine.  There you will find a great article with a timeless message, including the following opening commentary: “Admiral Thomas B. … More Looking Back: Former CNO Hayward’s Emphasis on Pride, Confidence and Professionalism

USS Portland (LPD 27) Commissioning Coming Up On 21 April 2018!

April 10, 2018

A week of exciting events are described on the USS Portland (LPD 27) Commissioning Committee’s website: “Commissioning Ceremony (Tickets Required) “Official U.S. Navy Event conducted by the U.S. Navy “The Commissioning Ceremony is one of the most important traditional ceremonial milestones in the life of the Ship, for it represents the acceptance of the Ship … More USS Portland (LPD 27) Commissioning Coming Up On 21 April 2018!

It’s Time for Baseball, a Navy Tradition…

March 30, 2018

Tonight (29 March) is Opening Night for the Seattle Mariners, hosting Cleveland at Safeco Field. For NOUS Northwest companions, did you know that the Northwest also once had a local baseball exhibit that is currently being featured in the Naval History and Heritage Command’s website?  That’s right!  Megan Churchill, Museum Curator of the Puget Sound … More It’s Time for Baseball, a Navy Tradition…

Paul Allen’s Research Ship R/V Petrel Finds Sunken USS Lexington (CV-2)

March 10, 2018

On 8 May 1942, the Imperial Japanese Navy sank USS Lexington (CV-2) during the Battle of the Coral Sea.  Seventy-six years later, the wreckage was located in that Sea thanks to the efforts of billionaire Paul Allen and the crew of his research vessel R/V Petrel. “To pay tribute to the USS Lexington and the brave men that served on … More Paul Allen’s Research Ship R/V Petrel Finds Sunken USS Lexington (CV-2)

Final Call for USS PORTLAND Commissioning Tickets

January 22, 2018

ACT NOW FOR TICKETS!  Update from Companion CAPT David Todd (USN-Ret):  For anyone who is interested in attending the USS PORTLAND (LPD 27) commissioning in Portland on 21 April 2018, please note that the time for securing tickets is about to close.  The projected number of attendees is rapidly approaching the 5000-person capacity of the … More Final Call for USS PORTLAND Commissioning Tickets

Elenor Roosevelt Speaks About Her Husband’s Reaction on 7 December 1941

December 10, 2017

Elenor Roosevelt described her husband’s reaction to the surprise attack on Pearl Harbor on a video clip from the 1950’s.  This unique insight was based on an interview with the former First Lady and is provided by the FDR Library via YouTube.  To view the 2.5 minute video, open this posting by clicking on the … More Elenor Roosevelt Speaks About Her Husband’s Reaction on 7 December 1941

CNO Professional Reading Program

November 27, 2017

The following list of books is currently posted at the Navy Exchange, Naval Station Everett as essential readings by the Admiral John Richardson, Chief of Naval Operations: NAVAL POWER The Accidental Admiral by James Stavridis Principles of Maritime Strategies by Julian Corbett Fleet Tactics and Coastal Combat by Wayne P. Hughes, Jr. Joe Rochefort’s War … More CNO Professional Reading Program

USS PORTLAND (LPD 27) Commissioning – April 2018, Get Your Tickets Now!

November 20, 2017

At our brunch on 11 November, Companion CAPT David Todd (USN-Ret) gave us a great heads-up for the commissioning ceremonies of the USS PORTLAND (LPD 27), which will take place on 21 April 2018 in Portland, Oregon, the city for which it is named. Tickets to the commissioning ceremony are on a first-come-first-served basis and can … More USS PORTLAND (LPD 27) Commissioning – April 2018, Get Your Tickets Now!