On May 6, 2023, the Navy commissioned its newest Littoral Combat Ship, LCS 23 USS Cooperstown. The ship was brought to life by her sponsor; Jane Forbes Clark. Transcript Good morning, ladies and gentlemen. It is my distinct honor and privilege to welcome you to New York City, New York for the commissioning ceremony for […]

Navy boot camp graduation from Recruit Training Command, Great Lakes. May 5, 2023. Transcript Right. As the parade of graduates approaches, we salute the states and territories whose sons and daughters will graduate today. Delaware, Pennsylvania, New Jersey, Georgia, Connecticut, Massachusetts, Maryland, South Carolina, New Hampshire, Virginia, New York, North Carolina Rhode Island, Vermont, Kentucky, […]

Defense officials testify about the current readiness of the Joint Force at a hearing of the Senate Armed Forces Committee’s readiness and management support subcommittee, May 2, 2023. Transcript Hm, that is distinguished both by their depth of knowledge and experience. I thank each of you for your service to our country and for taking […]

Navy boot camp graduation from Recruit Training Command, Great Lakes, Illinois, April 28, 2023. Transcript Yeah. As the parade of graduates approaches, we salute the states and territories whose sons and daughters will graduate today. Delaware, Pennsylvania, New Jersey, Georgia, Connecticut, Massachusetts, Maryland, South Carolina, New Hampshire, Virginia, New York, North Carolina Rhode Island, Vermont, […]

Defense leaders testify about military posture and national security challenges in the European region before the House Armed Services Committee. Appearing before the committee are: Army Gen. Christopher G. Cavoli, commander of the U.S. European Command and Celeste Wallander, assistant secretary of defense for International Security Affairs. April 26, 2023. Transcript Today in their service […]