Capt. Kevin Parker, the commanding officer of USS John P. Murtha (LPD-26), on the US Navy’s newest amphibious assault ship. The San Antonio-class amphibious transport dock was built at Huntington Ingalls Industries shipyard in Pascagoula, Miss., and will be commissioned in Philadelphia on Oct. 8.
Today on Sept. 25, 1942 — President Franklin Roosevelt dedicated Marine Corps Base Camp Pendleton in San Diego, Calif., to train Marines during World War II. The base, which was Rancho Santa Margarita y Los Flores, is named for Maj. Gen. Joseph Pendleton who long advocated Marine base on the nation’s west coast. Pendleton served in the marines for more than 40 years and saw action in the Philippines, Cuba and Nicaragua and had died in February 1942.
Adm. John Richardson, the US chief of naval operations, wraps up the 22nd International Seapower Symposium at the Naval War College in Newport, RI, and offers ideas for the next gathering of navy and coast guard leaders in 2018.
Adm. Paul Zukunft, the US Coast Guard commandant, on international maritime cooperation at the 22nd International Seapower Symposium at the Naval War College in Newport. RI, a gathering of navy and coast guard leaders from more than 100 countries.
Navy Secretary Ray Mabus discusses international maritime partnerships and priorities for the next administration on the sidelines of the 22nd International Seapower Symposium at the Naval War College in Newport, RI.
Adm. John Richardson, the US chief of naval operations, on how best to manage the relationship with China that is a key economic partner but also a rising military threat.
Adm. John Richardson, the US chief of naval operations, on the capabilities, operational concepts and leadership skills needed for a far more contested future maritime environment.
Adm. John Richardson, the US chief of naval operations, on the imperative for rapid change on the eve of the 22nd International Seapower Symposium at the Naval War College in Newport, RI, a gathering of naval and coast guard leaders from more than 100 nations.
Adm. John Richardson, the US chief of naval operations, on international seapower cooperation on the eve of the 22nd International Seapower Symposium at the Naval War College in Newport, RI, bringing together naval and coast guard leaders from more than 100 nations.
Adm. John Richardson, the chief of naval operations, on preparations for the 22nd International Seapower Symposium at the Naval War College in Newport, RI, involving navy and coast guard leaders from more than 100 countries.