(Defense.gov) Before military aircraft screamed over the National Mall and fireworks lit up the night sky yesterday as part of the "2020 Salute to America" event in the nation's capital, the president spoke from the South Lawn of the White House about the contributions of U.S. military personnel to American freedom and history. "Tonight, we…
Former Operator Robert O’Neill Joins Seawolf Brewing as an Owner
ANNAPOLIS, MD Seawolf Brewing Company, a Military tribute craft beer company, is pleased to announce that former US Navy SEAL Robert J. O’Neill has joined our ownership team and will be our new National Brand Ambassador and Director of Military Relations. “I’m proud to join the Seawolf Team. Now more than ever, America deserves a…
Navy Announces COVID Phase Out
WASHINGTON (Defense.gov) -- The Navy announced a phased plan for resuming official travel and transfers as well as allowing local commanders greater leeway in granting personal leave and liberty. The message, released June 12, follows the Secretary of Defense May 22 memo outlining the transition to a conditions-based, phased approach, to COVID-19 personnel movement and…
“I Was 12 Years Old When My Brother Was Killed in Viet Nam.”
(USMiltary.com) I was 12 years old when my brother Mike was killed in Viet Nam. It was early on a Saturday morning, late November, 1968, when there was a knock at the door. My Dad was upstairs shaving, and my Mom was in the kitchen making breakfast. I answered the door, and there was an…
Army Announces COVID-19 Vaccine By End Of Year With Human Testing This Summer
(Defense.gov) Give the Army credit when its due. The global race to field a lifesaving COVID-19 vaccine may be nearing its last lap, as the Army aims for a vaccine by the end of this year, the force's top medical research officer said. If all goes as planned, human testing will begin in late summer,…
Esteemed Message From Secretary of the Navy Kenneth J. Braithwaite,
NAVY.MIL [WASHINGTON (NNS)] -- To Sailors, Marines, and all men and women of the Department of the Navy serving across this great world: Today marks the honor of my life, taking the oath of office to become the 77th but more importantly...Your Secretary of the Navy. I am incredibly humbled to stand before You, the…
President Honors Fallen Hero’s During Memorial Day Events
(Defense.gov News) President Donald J. Trump came to ''the noble fortress'' of Fort McHenry in Baltimore to pay tribute on Memorial Day to those who fought and died to keep Americans free. Fort McHenry was the site of the Battle of Baltimore during the War of 1812, when American patriots stood their ground and repelled…
Who is Navy Seal Foundation & How They Serve The Community
Founded in 2000, the Navy SEAL Foundation has one mission: to provide “immediate and ongoing support and assistance to the Navy Special Warfare community and its families.” It provides Navy SEALs and their families, Navy Special Warfare combatant craft crewmen, support personnel, and their families with wide-ranging programs that support every aspect of their own…
Special Ops Remain Integral To Nation’s Objectives But Will Change
(DOD News) Special operations forces will remain an integral part of the nation’s solutions to top strategic problems, but they will change, the commander of U.S. Special Operations Command said. At a virtual conference yesterday sponsored by the National Defense Industrial Association, Army Gen. Richard D. Clarke said SOCOM is involved in three wars moving…
A One-Time Prince Who Became a SEAL Against All Odds
(Defense.gov) Remi Adeleke's incredible family story can be confused as a movie script. Being born into Nigerian royal family to losing everything and then following death of his father his remaining family moved to the Bronx. From having everything to almost having nothing to the troubled streets and life that the impoverished streets of New…
