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Secretary of the Navy John C. Phelan

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Recently, OMB Director Russ Vought and I visited a shipyard in Philadelphia, the birthplace of the U.S. Navy and U.S. Marines, where shipbuilding drives national security. The work being done at shipyards across Philadelphia strengthens our workforce, supply chains and defense

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American energy dominance is key to our Navy's warfighting edge. We're calling on innovators to deliver secure and reliable power solutions that will keep the Fleet mission-ready anytime, anywhere. washingtonexaminer.com/news/3493364/j…

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Happy birthday to the Department of Defense 🇺🇸. Under Secretary of Defense Pete Hegseth Pete Hegseth, the warrior ethos is fueling a fierce resurgence of honor and resilience across the force. Our U.S. Navy and U.S. Marines remain ready, lethal and agile, poised to dominate and prevail in any fight, anywhere.

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⚓📰 #USNAVY UPDATE: The Independence-variant littoral combat ship USS Savannah (LCS 28) arrived at its San Diego homeport Aug. 7. “I’m honored to welcome home the crew of the Savannah after a long and challenging deployment,” said Capt. Jose Roman, commodore, Littoral Combat

⚓📰 #USNAVY UPDATE: The Independence-variant littoral combat ship USS Savannah (LCS 28) arrived at its San Diego homeport Aug. 7.

“I’m honored to welcome home the crew of the Savannah after a long and challenging deployment,” said Capt. Jose Roman, commodore, Littoral Combat
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CANNONEER DAY From the first round downrange to the last fire mission of the day, 0811 Cannoneers deliver precise, overwhelming firepower whenever and wherever it’s needed. Happy 0811 Day to the Marines who keep the rounds coming and the fight moving forward.

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Yesterday evening, we honored one of the most iconic Marines in our ranks who embodies U.S. Marines grit, loyalty and the warrior spirit: Corporal Chesty XVI. It is not every day the Secretary of the Navy gets to award a medal for exemplary conduct to a Marine who inspires thousands,

Yesterday evening, we honored one of the most iconic Marines in our ranks who embodies <a href="/USMC/">U.S. Marines</a> grit, loyalty and the warrior spirit: Corporal Chesty XVI.

It is not every day the Secretary of the Navy gets to award a medal for exemplary conduct to a Marine who inspires thousands,
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Unlike a few U.S. Marines predecessors with, shall we say, “NJPs,” Chesty XVI is a gentleman, except to 8th Street bushes. Elite soccer dribbler, world-class slobberer, champion cuddler and ready for his D.C. United debut if this mascot gig falls through.

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#OTD, we remember and honor the National Navajo Code Talkers, whose ingenuity and bravery significantly impacted the Pacific Island-Hopping Campaign of World War II. Their unbreakable code, rooted in the Diné language, helped secure crucial victories for the U.S. Marine Corps.

#OTD, we remember and honor the National Navajo Code Talkers, whose ingenuity and bravery significantly impacted the Pacific Island-Hopping Campaign of World War II. Their unbreakable code, rooted in the Diné language, helped secure crucial victories for the U.S. Marine Corps.
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Yesterday, a remarkable chapter at the U.S. Naval Academy came to a close. VADM Yvette Davids, Class of ’89, departs as Superintendent to take up post as OPNAV DCNO N3/N5/N7. She led the Brigade with vision, integrity and resolve. VADM is a surface warfare officer and combat-tested

Yesterday, a remarkable chapter at the <a href="/NavalAcademy/">U.S. Naval Academy</a> came to a close. VADM Yvette Davids, Class of ’89, departs as Superintendent to take up post as OPNAV DCNO N3/N5/N7. She led the Brigade with vision, integrity and resolve. 

VADM is a surface warfare officer and combat-tested
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Yesterday marked history at the U.S. Naval Academy. Lt. Gen. Michael Borgschulte, Class of ’91, combat-tested Marine aviator & leader, takes the helm as the first Marine to serve as Superintendent. A former #38 linebacker for Navy, his record of service spans MEUs, Marine Aircraft

Yesterday marked history at the <a href="/NavalAcademy/">U.S. Naval Academy</a>.

Lt. Gen. Michael Borgschulte, Class of ’91, combat-tested Marine aviator &amp; leader, takes the helm as the first Marine to serve as Superintendent. A former #38 linebacker for Navy, his record of service spans MEUs, Marine Aircraft
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🚨 U.S. COAST GUARD, U.S. NAVY SEIZE NEARLY 1,300 POUNDS OF COCAINE IN EASTERN PACIFIC🚨 A U.S. Coast Guard Law Enforcement Detachment embarked aboard the guided-missile destroyer USS Sampson (DDG 102) interdicted a suspected drug smuggling vessel Aug. 11. MORE: usff.navy.mil/Press-Room/New…

🚨 U.S. COAST GUARD, U.S. NAVY SEIZE NEARLY 1,300 POUNDS OF COCAINE IN EASTERN PACIFIC🚨

A <a href="/USCG/">U.S. Coast Guard</a> Law Enforcement Detachment embarked aboard the guided-missile destroyer USS Sampson (DDG 102) interdicted a suspected drug smuggling vessel Aug. 11.

MORE: usff.navy.mil/Press-Room/New…
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🌅 Golden skies. Blue-Green power. ⚓️💪 📸 1️⃣+2️⃣ U.S. Marine Corps MV-22 Ospreys and CH-53 Super Stallions with Marine Medium Tiltrotor Squadron 263 (Reinforced), 22nd Marine Expeditionary Unit (Special Operations Capable), conduct onboard operations aboard the U.S. Navy

🌅 Golden skies. Blue-Green power. ⚓️💪

📸 1️⃣+2️⃣ U.S. Marine Corps MV-22 Ospreys and CH-53 Super Stallions with Marine Medium Tiltrotor Squadron 263 (Reinforced), 22nd Marine Expeditionary Unit (Special Operations Capable), conduct onboard operations aboard the U.S. Navy
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✈️⚡I feel the need... The need for speed! 🔥⚓️ The Navy Flight Demonstration Team, the Blue Angels, perform during the 2025 Marine Corps Air Station Kaneohe Bay Air Show, at Marine Corps Base Hawaii (MCBH), Aug. 9. 📸 Pfc. Peter Bannister #USNavy #Navy250 #FlyNavy

✈️⚡I feel the need... The need for speed! 🔥⚓️

The Navy Flight Demonstration Team, the Blue Angels, perform during the 2025 Marine Corps Air Station Kaneohe Bay Air Show, at Marine Corps Base Hawaii (MCBH), Aug. 9.

📸 Pfc. Peter Bannister

#USNavy #Navy250 #FlyNavy
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#Marines with 1st Marine Division take part in a Battalion Field Exercise (FEX) at Camp Pendleton. The Battalion FEX tested Marines’ decision-making against a thinking enemy and incorporated a live-fire portion to reinforce combat lethality and operational efficiency. #USMC

#Marines with <a href="/1st_Marine_Div/">1st Marine Division</a> take part in a Battalion Field Exercise (FEX) at <a href="/MCIWPendletonCA/">Camp Pendleton</a>.

The Battalion FEX tested Marines’ decision-making against a thinking enemy and incorporated a live-fire portion to reinforce combat lethality and operational efficiency.

#USMC
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Today I celebrate the U.S. Navy Dental Corps. Their work ensures our Sailors and Marines can deploy anywhere in the world fully prepared. From sea to shore they keep our fleet strong and ready to respond. Their care strengthens our force from the inside out.

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First day of Marine Week Boston! #Marines with Special Purpose Marine Air-Ground Task Force-250 interact with the people of Boston during the opening ceremony at the Boston Common, Aug. 21, 2025. Marines stationed across the globe commemorate the 250th anniversary of the

First day of Marine Week Boston!

#Marines with Special Purpose Marine Air-Ground Task Force-250 interact with the people of Boston during the opening ceremony at the Boston Common, Aug. 21, 2025. 

Marines stationed across the globe commemorate the 250th anniversary of the
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Happy 84th Birthday to the U.S. Explosive Ordnance Disposal community! Since the first U.S. Navy mine disposal class in 1941, EOD technicians have bravely confronted bombs, IEDs and hazardous threats to protect lives and missions.

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#Marines with Marine Corps Recruiting Command complete a Marine Corps combat fitness test with the Randolph High School football team during Marine Week Boston, Aug. 21, 2025. During Marine Week Boston, Marines shared Corps traditions with local high schools in honor of the

#Marines with Marine Corps Recruiting Command complete a Marine Corps combat fitness test with the Randolph High School football team during Marine Week Boston, Aug. 21, 2025. 

During Marine Week Boston, Marines shared Corps traditions with local high schools in honor of the