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Learn what happened this week in U.S. Navy History! Every Sunday, we summarize the major historical events that changed the course of our American Naval Forces. We carefully select those major events that laid the foundation for today's Navy. Which event do you think had the most impact on your personal life? Tell us in the comments below. Find more information about what happened this week Naval History and Heritage Command #ThisWeekinHistory #Submarines #NavalAcedemy #WorldHistory

Ex Scientia Tridens = “from knowledge 📚, sea 🌊 power!” Study well young warriors, I recommend Musashi’s Book of Five Rings, translated by Stephen F Kaufman, it is excellent and insightful on every page! 📚

Retired Navy CAPT Steve Deal discusses how investments in education programs such as those at the U.S. Naval Community College could help develop long-term talent for the naval services, including at shipyards. "It is well past time to reimagine our education and training capacities for national security. A positive recent outcome of such nascent thinking is the creation of the U.S. Naval Community College (USNCC), where sailors and Marines now earn associate degrees in fields that matter for their futures and the nation. The modern-day shipyard bus could be training like the USNCC provides, but at a much larger scale — for government and uniformed servants alike. First-term enlistments could be converted into decades-long careers at our shipyards and other defense-related technical production centers. Continued service in the reserves can be further incentivized, concurrently providing an augmented civilian pension along with a military retirement as other federal workers earn today." https://lnkd.in/eEPk5XWR

Today, the U.S. Navy celebrates 249 years of bravery, dedication, and service. On this special day, let's acknowledge those who serve tirelessly. Have you ever wondered about famous personalities who served in the Navy? Dive into our blog to learn about famous Naval personnel you may not know about. https://bit.ly/4eAu3se #USNavyBirthday

From cook to estate manager, Georges Labaki evolved under the US Navy's wings. Through perseverance and constant growth, he became a leader who values trust and the human aspect of service, making everyday life easier for naval officers. Check out my full conversation with George on Beyond Wealth today! Link in comments! #EstateManagement #WorkLifeBalance #ClientRelationships #PropertyManagement #ProjectManagement

On behalf of the US Navy, I would like to express my deepest gratitude to the Royal Australian Navy for locating the final resting place of the destroyer USS Edsall (DD 219), lost in a valiant battle against the Imperial Japanese Navy in the early days of World War II. The commanding officer of Edsall lived up to the U.S. Navy tenet, “Don’t give up the ship,” even when faced with overwhelming odds. The wreck of this ship is a hallowed site, serving as a marker for the 185 U.S. Navy personnel and 31 U.S. Army Air Force pilots aboard at the time, almost all of whom were lost when Edsall succumbed to her battle damage. This find gives us the opportunity for today’s generation of Sailors and Navy civilians to be inspired by their valor and sacrifice. The U.S. Navy would also like to take this opportunity to salute the valor of the crew of the Australian sloop HMAS Yarra, lost two days after the Edsall, under similar circumstances in a heroic battle against overwhelming odds. Finding the Edsall further cements the strong alliance that has existed between the United States and Australia since World War II, the relationship between the Royal Australian Navy and the U.S. Navy, further reinforced by the current Australia, United Kingdom, United States (AUKUS) trilateral security partnership. A key component of AUKUS is the development of the most cutting-edge underwater technologies of the type that enabled the discovery of Edsall in the vastness of the Indian Ocean, something not possible just a few years ago. These advanced technologies, enabled by interoperability between long-standing Indo-Pacific Allies and partners, ensure our collective capability to preserve the peace, respond in crisis, and win decisively in war, if called.

On this day in history, 9 October 1942, Oklahoma A&M College in Stillwater, OK becomes the first school for enlisted WAVES. The WAVES—Women Accepted for Volunteer Emergency Service—were established by Public Law 689 in July 1942 as a Women’s Reserve to the U.S. Navy. Although Oklahoma A&M—now Oklahoma State University—was the first school for enlisted WAVES, many schools across the country participated in the education and training programs. These schools often received ship nicknames, such as Hunter College’s “USS Hunter” after it became the WAVES’ primary Naval Training Station. The WAVES did not serve on ships and were not permitted postings outside the continental United States until the very end of the war, but over 10,000 women served in the Navy various capacities. The Women’s Reserve was dissolved in 1946 as per the original agreement when the WAVES were established, but in 1948, the Women’s Armed Services Integration Act enabled women to join the Navy and Naval Reserve once again. Sources: Naval History and Heritage Command Oklahoma Historical Society U.S. Naval Institute Image: WAVES at Naval Training Station at Stillwater, Oklahoma. National Archives photo from the Naval History and Heritage Command #waves #wwiihistory #pacificwar #women #military #usn #osu

Veteran's advice on applying Military work ethic and networking for jobs in the Built Environment Episode 24 of The Veterans Who Build Show is now live! --- Billy Kimball - US Naval Academy graduate, served 10 years in the US Marine Corps as an Officer with 2 MEU deployments. Today, Billy is the VP of Construction at KCG Companies Sponsored by Jet.Build

Why We Train So Freaking Hard: https://lnkd.in/erw9mgTV