We kicked off the inaugural Fleet Week Miami at Smith & Wollensky to watch the USS Bataan (LHD 5) pull into PortMiami . I encourage all Floridians to attend events throughout the week to interact with our phenomenal Sailors and Marines! #FleetWeekMiami

My first stop in Miami - La Carreta. Our U.S. Navy & U.S. Marines team is excited to launch the inaugural Fleet Week Miami. As the 1st Cuban-American to serve as SECNAV, I ask all Floridians to meet our Sailors & Marines throughout the week! #FleetWeekMiami

I am so proud of the women who uphold our Naval traditions - our ship sponsors. Their dedication helps ensure our fleet remains a preeminent force! Thank you for sharing your spirit, leadership & time with me at the annual Society of Sponsor’s Luncheon.

Today, at #ModernDayMarine2024 , I announced that the future LHA-10 will be named USS Helmand Province, recognizing the bravery and sacrifices of our U.S. Marines and Sailors who fought for almost 20 years in Afghanistan. Read about it here: navy.mil/Press-Office/P…

The United States Navy prioritizes the mental well-being of our entire Navy Family year-round.

In observance of Mental Health Awareness Month, we want to emphasize the importance of mental health and reduce the stigma surrounding seeking care. Mentally, physically, and…

Innovative efforts are underway to mobilize skilled workers across the Midwest in support of critical U.S. Navy programs. Read more about it here: dvidshub.net/news/469928/in…

A great visit to U.S. Naval Academy today to see our amazing U.S. Naval Academy Brigade’s Formal Parade. Naval Academy parades display the Brigade of Midshipmen’s dedication to discipline, professionalism, & teamwork vital to their future as officers serving in the U.S. Navy and U.S. Marines.

As April comes to a close, I want to take a moment to thank and celebrate the children of our U.S. Navy and U.S. Marines service members and veterans… children who serve and make sacrifices in their own right… for the benefit of each and every one of us.

Proud to have been with Ukraine’s Ambassador to the United States Oksana Markarova on the historic day when President Biden signed into law the bill that provides much-needed security assistance to Ukraine and other American partners.