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Operations Specialist 2nd Class Lisa King, assigned to the amphibious assault ship USS Bataan (LHD 5), dances during a Juneteenth celebration ceremony in the mess decks. - PORTSMOUTH, Va. (June, 17, 2021) Operations Specialist 2nd Class Lisa King, assigned to the amphibious assault ship USS Bataan (LHD 5), dances during a Juneteenth celebration ceremony in the mess decks, June 17, 2021. Bataan is in port at General Dynamics NASSCO shipyard for a maintenance availability. (U.S. Navy photo by Mass Communication Specialist 3rd Class Darren Newell)

Celebrating Juneteenth

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Celebrating Juneteenth

June 20, 2022

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June 19, also known as Juneteenth, was a date written into history. The Emancipation Proclamation was declared on January 1, 1863, by President Abraham Lincoln. However, African Americans in Galveston, Texas, were not notified of the declaration until June 19, 1865. As a result, African Americans observe Juneteenth   as the day the last slave was
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A NEXT GENERATION LEADER IN CHARGE TODAY

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A NEXT GENERATION LEADER IN CHARGE TODAY

Feb. 25, 2022

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What does leadership look like? It can be said leadership style is like a fingerprint; everyone’s is a little different. The leadership style of Midshipman 1st Class Jackie Booker was first based on the desire to make his hometown Orangeburg, S.C. a better place.  Today, his focus is much wider. “Jackie’s goal is to change the world, whatever point
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SERVING PRESIDENTS

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SERVING PRESIDENTS

Feb. 21, 2022

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Stories of how the Navy has been used in America’s history is known to many in the country, events like the Great White Fleet and the Battle of Midway are milestones in the country’s life. There was always a President to command the Navy and time stamp these events.The President of the United States of America. Some call them the most powerful
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DRIVE TO ARRIVE: WINTER SAFETY

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DRIVE TO ARRIVE: WINTER SAFETY

Jan. 25, 2022

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Drivers face many challenges during the winter season, especially drivers who are in states known for icy and snowy conditions. Winter weather conditions can make driving challenging, and drivers must be aware of their surroundings to avoid making common mistakes. According to National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA) winter driving
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191231-N-HI376-1040.jpg - 191231-N-HI376-1040 PHILIPPINE SEA (Dec. 31, 2019) Quartermaster 3rd Class Luke Farley, from Springfield, Ill., writes the New Year deck log entry on the bridge of the Ticonderoga-class guided-missile cruiser USS Chancellorsville (CG 62). Chancellorsville is forward-deployed to the U.S. 7th Fleet area of operations in support of security and stability in the Indo-Pacific region. (U.S. Navy photo by Mass Communication Specialist 1st Class Jeremy Graham/Released)

Voices Forged by the Sea

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Voices Forged by the Sea

Dec. 17, 2021

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Naval History and Heritage Command (NHHC) is excited to announce its second annual New Year’s Day Deck Log Contest.A ship’s log has always been a vital tool for the navigation of the sea and the exchange of information. While the contents of a deck log are generally fiercely regulated, the United States Navy has long held the tradition of the
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A Time of Great Consequence

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A Time of Great Consequence

Sept. 8, 2021

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The 20th anniversary of the 9/11 attacks offers Americans an opportunity to remember the victims of that horrific day and reflect on the courage and bravery of the first responders who tirelessly worked to save lives in New York, Pennsylvania, and Virginia. The attacks galvanized the country and resulted in unprecedented unity among the American people.
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Hair to Serve

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Hair to Serve

May 5, 2021

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Due to Sailor feedback and recommendations, the Navy updated the following terms, phrases and definitions in Navy grooming and appearance policies. The Navy deleted the terms: faddish, good taste, eccentric/eccentricities, complement the individual, complement the skin tone, smartness, conspicuous/inconspicuous, and outrageous. New and revised terms were also included in the regulations: professional appearance, complementary appearance, professional military appearance, and uniform distraction. These changes follow the Navy’s efforts to update grooming standards for the 21st century Sailor. Previous changes to NAVPERS 15665I allowed room for Sailors with varied hair textures to stay within regulations.
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The Character of a Man: The Woman that Showed me the Importance of Love for Country

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The Character of a Man: The Woman that Showed me the Importance of Love for Country

May 5, 2021

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As my family celebrates 41 years here in America, I feel a renewed sense of honor to wear this uniform and a renewed sense of pride to be an American. I feel a sisterhood with my grandmother that crosses generations, countries and causes.
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Navy Heritage Desks

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Navy Heritage Desks

March 26, 2021

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Past and present came together when a team of Seabees crafted a desk made of timber from the Constitution for the Vice President of the United States. The team also built a desk for the Secretary of the Navy made of parts from the frigates USS Constitution, USS Chesapeake, sloop of war USS Constellation, and battleships USS Texas, USS New Jersey, and USS Arizona.
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America’s Pastime and its Naval History

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America’s Pastime and its Naval History

March 1, 2021

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America’s Pastime and its Naval History
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