Navy boot camp graduation from Recruit Training Command, Great Lakes, Illinois, June 7, 2019.

At approximately 11:45 am on June 7, 2019 while operating in the Philippine Sea, a Russian Destroyer (UDALOY I DD 572) made an unsafe maneuver against USS Chancellorsville (CG-62), closing to ~50-100 feet putting the safety of her crew and ship at risk. While Chancellorsville was recovering its helicopter on a steady course and speed […]

Jonathan Rath Hoffman, assistant to the secretary of defense for public affairs, and other government officials speak at the National World War II Memorial in Washington, to honor the fallen as part of the 75th D-Day Remembrance Ceremony, June 5, 2019. Transcript Let us pray. Almighty God, today we come to remember the names of […]

This video production celebrates the 75th anniversary of D-Day, as well as its importance to the overall history of our country. It features new footage of the Normandy area and American Military Cemetery, as well as a voiceover by retired Navy SEAL Jocko Willink. (U.S. Navy video by Austin Rooney/Released) Transcript [Narrator] It’s been said […]

Vice President Mike Pence speaks at the National D-Day 75th anniversary ceremony in Bedford, Virginia, June 6, 2019. Transcript Secretary Wilkie; Secretary Acosta; Senator Warner; Congressmen Cline, Riggleman, and Roy; our honored guests; members of the Armed Forces of the United States of America; our veterans gathered here, especially members of the Greatest Generation; and […]