Latest "Secretary of the Navy" stories

Distinguished Flying Cross awarded to WWII aviation radioman

Aviation Radioman 3rd Class Peter L. Smith carried out more than 150 combat/support missions in the Pacific with Torpedo Squadron 28 during World War II.

By Diana Stancy Correll

5 weeks ago

It ‘keeps us awake’: Navy leaders say sailor suicides are huge concern

“Mental health is a vexing problem for us," Chief of Naval Operations Adm. Mike Gilday said.

By Diana Stancy Correll

9 months ago

Contaminants found in Hawaii water after Navy’s purification efforts

The Navy secretary held a limited town hall with selected residents last weekend. Now, residents are calling for a more comprehensive in-person event.

By Karen Jowers

19 months ago

Navy will reevaluate discharge upgrade applications for sailors, Marines with PTSD, TBI, other conditions

Decisions from the Naval Discharge Review Board since March 2, 2012, will automatically be reviewed if the applicant didn’t receive an upgrade to honorable discharge. Sailors and Marines who were separated before that time can reapply.

By Diana Stancy Correll

24 months ago

Naval Community College prepares for second influx of sailors, Marines and Coast Guardsmen

The pilot program allows service members to earn an associate’s degree, with courses starting in January 2022.

By Diana Stancy Correll

24 months ago

New SECNAV lays out his priorities for the Navy and Marine Corps

In a message to sailors and Marines, Navy Secretary Carlos Del Toro laid out the “four C's” that the former Navy officer sees as vital challenges for the department: China, culture, climate and COVID.

By Geoff Ziezulewicz

2 years ago