Today, the @SECNAV Hon. Carlos Del Toro announced the full exoneration of the remaining 256 defendants of the 1944 Port Chicago general and summary courts-martial.
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Very proud to have led the effort within the Department of the Navy to get this done. Navy exonerates Black sailors charged in Port Chicago disaster 80 years ago https://t.co/61Qu5TX1gI
A very moving day at the Normandy American Cemetery. Lots of inspiring chats with WW2 veterans like Petty Officer Third Class Al Chapton, who manned a .50 cal machine gun on a PT boat in The Slot off Guadalcanal. Thanks SECNAV for taking your lawyer along for a historic trip.
That’s a wrap on day 1️⃣of our 10th annual Women, Peace, & Security Symposium! Today’s events brought together a diverse group of U.S. & international scholars, researchers, civilian & military practitioners to share their knowledge & expertise. Stay tuned for more #WPS tomorrow!
“It’s only been a couple of months. Can he deal with that? Sure. But how much longer?” said Robert Neller, a retired general who served as the top Marine from 2015 to 2019. “At some point, he has to put his stamp on the organization as commandant.”
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@SWBFolsom Seth - I recall you as a young boy when your dad - the amazing Gentle Ben Folsom - was my CO at VP-44 back in the early 1980s. He sent me a couple of your books. THANK YOU for your many years of distinguished service. As current GC of the Dept of the Navy I salute you!
This, right here, is *exactly* how you deal with rightwing reporters more focused on spreading misinformation than keeping people alive.
Thank you @GovPritzker and team.