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The decision to serve in America’s Warfighting Navy is one that I have the utmost respect for, and there are countless reasons that drive us to serve. I chose to serve for college benefits, but I continue to serve today, 39 years later, for the mission, for the team, and to serve something greater than myself. I join the United States Department of Defense in discussing why I made the decision to serve in the US Navy in this video. #WhyIServe

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Hi, I'm Emma Lisa Franchetti, chief of Naval Operations. And, you know, almost 39 years ago, I joined the Navy for free college, free textbooks and $100 a month. But I stayed, and I continue to serve for the mission, for the team and to serve something greater than myself. I couldn't think of a better place to talk about why I serve than standing here in front of this destroyer, the USS Mason. The Mason and her team are part of the USS Eisenhower carrier strike group who just got back from deployment in the Middle East where they upheld the rules based international order. They save lives. And again, Mason is just one example of the amazing teams that we have in the Navy. We have an incredible number of teams. We've got 150 different specialties in the Navy and I've had the opportunity to work these last 39 years with incredible teams. It's. All about the people. They are our secret weapon. And when we build great people, great leaders and great teams, our Navy can provide options to our nation's decision makers every single day. We operate from seabed to space and everything in between. I couldn't be more proud of this team. That's why I continue to serve. And I've got a spot for you on our team. So come alongside and I look forward to seeing you in the fleet.

Paul M. Flemming, CAPT, USN (Ret.), MBA

Retired / Experience in Measurement and Signature Intelligence (MASINT); Federal Budgeting and Acquisitions process

2mo

Looks like the Army is running the Navy. So stupid the Navy rejected the classic Service Dress Khaki Uniform of WWII in order to adopt sloppy forest camo BDU’s. Obviously no pride in appearance, or sense of history. It’s time to stop being a follower and start leading! Its time to get back to looking like the US Navy 😡

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Erin Mulligan

2mo

Ma’am, I’m a fellow NROTC Wildcat alum…joined for exactly the same reasons, but didn’t have the longevity that you’ve shown. I just want to say that despite never meeting, I feel connected through our NU roots and all my peers who continue to serve speak incredibly highly of you and your leadership. Proud to share the Northwestern NROTC connection. You do us proud! Go Cats and Go Navy!

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Tom Henkle

I help companies realize their competitive advantage potential through a better logistics process.

2mo

Thank you for your 39 years of service, Adm. Franchetti! The benefits you received at Northwestern University were a great investment by the Navy!

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Michael K. Landi, MD, FAANS, FACS, CIME

Founder, President and CEO at Invision Health

2mo

I dropped out of high school during my junior year and joined the Navy. It was a terrific experience that gave me the foundation to build a great career. I didn’t join for the college benefits, but I certainly ended up using them when I got out 4 years later. The Navy taught me the value of an education, discipline, leadership, teamwork and that we all are critical to mission success no matter what our role. September 2nd will be the 44th anniversary of my first day of boot camp. I treasure friendships I made in the Navy, friendships that still exist.