I join the @secdef in discussing why I made the decision to serve #WhyIServe in the U.S. Navy in this video:

Congratulations to the USS Kingsville (LCS 36) and her crew on the commissioning of this mighty Littoral Combat Ship. The USS Kingsville will be an integral part of protecting America.

PHOTOS: USS Kingsville (LCS 36) commissioned in Texas before heading to San Diego trib.al/J1JZnzY

Today we honor and remember those that were lost three years ago in the Abbey Gate terrorist attack. The Secretary of Defense Lloyd J. Austin III released a statement regarding the attack. defense.gov/News/Releases/…

As we celebrate and recognize Women’s Equality Day, we also recognize the important milestone the 19th Amendment represented as we continue to work toward equality and opportunity in our U.S. Navy & U.S. Marines.

In an era where the stakes are incredibly high, it is imperative we attract and retain top-tier talent. navy.mil/Press-Office/N…

Our naval heritage is intertwined with the earliest days of American independence, and INR 250 speaks to our longstanding connection with New York City and its harbor. navy.mil/Press-Office/P…

BIW celebrated the keel laying of the future USS William Charette (DDG 130) today, Aug. 29. The ship is named in honor of the Navy master chief hospital corpsman, who received the Medal of Honor during the Korean War. Charette repeatedly exposed himself to enemy fire while

Navy Medicine is immensely proud to have a warship named after U.S. Navy Master Chief Hospital Corpsman William R. Charette, a Medal of Honor recipient. This honor holds to the maxim of 'Corpsman Up!" that embodies ethos of courage, fidelity & selfless service. #ThisIsNavyMedicine

Congratulations to Capt. Thomas G. Kelley, a Medal of Honor recipient for his heroism during the Vietnam War on the keel plate signing for the future USS Thomas G. Kelley (DDG 140). navsea.navy.mil/Media/News/Art…

Great to attend the ground-breaking ceremony for the renovation of Bancroft Hall, a cornerstone of the U.S. Naval Academy. We also celebrate the ribbon cutting for Farragut seawall, a crucial project that ensures the safety & functionality of the USNA facilities.

I need every single one of you to be there for your shipmates in the truest sense, because losing even one of you to suicide is one too many. That means being ready and resilient mentally for the challenges we face every day. Always remember mental health is health.

It was a pleasure meeting with NASA Chief of Staff Bale Dalton today, learning about the advances in NASA’s technology and discussing how the U.S. Navy can help continue these programs, helps us build even stronger partnerships.

Amazing visit to the Office of Naval Intelligence to learn about the different analytic centers and how they provide unique information warfare capabilities to the Navy, the Department of Defense and broader intelligence community.

Today I had the incredible opportunity to speak at Salve Regina University University as they hosted the 2024 Climate Change & National Security. By inspiring young minds and continuing to find ways to combat climate change, we can help build a better future for our next generation.