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CDR Everett Alvarez: Article – Navy.mil
NAVY.MIL – Secretary of the Navy Carlos Del Toro announced Jan. 15 the names of three guided missile destroyers — the future USS Ray Mabus (DDG 147), the future USS Kyle Carpenter (DDG 148), and the future Robert R. Ingram (DDG 149). Del Toro also named a future guided missile frigate after Everett Alvarez Jr. (FFG 68).
Passing of President Jimmy Carter – Article NHHC
Naval History and Heritage Command | By Sam Cox (Rear Adm. USN, Ret.), Director, Naval History and Heritage Command | It is with deep regret I inform you of the passing of President James Earl “Jimmy” Carter Jr. on 29 December 2024 at age 100.
CDR Everett Alvarez: Article – Military.com
MILITARY.COM – Lawmakers are working to award the Congressional Gold Medal to retired Cmdr. Everett Alvarez Jr., who spent eight and a half years in captivity after being shot down during a bombing mission during the Vietnam War.
Site Selection Ceremony: The Honorable Kenneth J Braithwaite, NMDF Chairman
On October 18, the Navy Museum Development Foundation’s Board Chairman, Ambassador Kenneth Braithwaite, RADM USN (Ret), 77th Secretary of the Navy, delivered remarks at the site selection ceremony for the new National Museum of the United States Navy.
‘Full Speed Ahead’ for Future Museum of the United States Navy
The Navy Museum Development Foundation is gaining momentum in its effort to build a new National Museum of the United States Navy in the nation’s capital. On October 18, 2024, Foundation leaders appeared with the Secretary of the Navy, the Vice Chief of Naval Operations, and members of Congress and the District of Columbia government to publicly announce the selection of a strategically valuable site near the Washington Navy Yard.
Army vs Navy 5k
We are excited to have been invited by the Army Historical Foundation to participate in our inaugural Army vs Navy 5k! Please CLICK HERE for additional information or to register. See you there!
Today in Naval History: MAR 1
https://youtu.be/ZexN1koYWWA?si=16diuNGKuv9i7d3b On this day in Naval history a Confederate mine sinks a Union ship, US Navy aircraft raid a Korean power plant, and Iraqi soldiers surrender to a UAV. For more visit www.history.navy.mil. MARCH 1 A Tribute to LCDR...
Navy Museum Development Foundation launches Industrial Base Coalition in support of new Museum of the United States Navy
Committee to tell the stories of naval power projection and the industrial base, a partnership between industry, Navy PRESS RELEASE August 15, 2023 WASHINGTON, DC, UNITED STATES -- /EINPresswire.com/ -- The Navy Museum Development Foundation announces the formation of...
Wreck site identified as World War Two destroyer USS Mannert L. Abele (DD 733)
UNITED STATES 05.25.2023 Story by Petty Officer 1st Class Abigayle Lutz Naval History and Heritage Command WASHINGTON NAVY YARD – Naval History and Heritage Command (NHHC) confirmed the identity of a wreck site located in Japanese waters as USS Mannert L. Abele (DD...