Office of the Chief of Naval Operations

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Today, we honor all who served. 🇺���

Across every generation and every service branch, America's veterans have answered the call.

Thank you for your courage, commitment and sacrifice.

#VeteransDay

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Today, we honor the life and legacy of Master Chief Petty Officer of the Navy Billy Sanders, our Navy’s 5th MCPON.

Serving from 1982 to 1985, MCPON Sanders dedicated his tenure to strengthening the professionalism, readiness, and quality of life of our enlisted force. He emphasized discipline, technical expertise, and strong leadership as essential to building a more capable Navy. He also advocated for Sailors and their families before Congress and senior Navy leadership, pushing for meaningful improvements and opportunities that would benefit generations of Sailors.

His commitment to professional development, education, and taking care of Sailors helped shape our enlisted force and left a lasting impact on the Navy we serve in today. Fair winds and following seas, MCPON Sanders. Thank you for your service, your leadership, and the difference you made for our Sailors and their families.

You can view the NAVADMIN released today by Chief of Naval Operations Adm. Daryl Caudle and Master Chief Petty Officer of the Navy John Perryman here: https://t.co/YgtEswKK0i

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The challenges we face at sea don’t stop at national borders.

Chief of Naval Operations Adm. Daryl Caudle highlights the importance of international cooperation in this month's edition of "Minute with the CNO," recorded at the 15th Trans-Regional Seapower Symposium in Venice, Italy.

Caudle underscores how strong alliances and partnerships help deter aggression, preserve peace, and keep the global maritime commons free, open, and secure.

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SAILORS FIRST SUNDAY ⚓️

It is our Sailors — battle-ready, trained, resilient and forged in the Foundry — who sustain our combat power.

A U.S. Sailor assigned to Helicopter Maritime Strike Squadron (HSM) 46 conducts maintenance on an MH-60R Sea Hawk aboard the Nimitz-class aircraft carrier USS George H.W. Bush (CVN 77), Nov. 3, 2026.

The MH-60R Sea Hawk is the U.S. Navy’s primary anti-submarine and surface warfare helicopter, specially designed for all aspects of land or maritime operations from any aviation ship or air-capable vessel.

George H.W. Bush is deployed to the U.S. 5th Fleet area of operations in support of maritime security and stability in the Middle East.

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Congratulations to the Japan Self-Defense Forces on 72 years of service! 🇺🇸🇯🇵

Last night, Chief of Naval Operations Adm. Daryl Caudle joined Japanese Ambassador to the United States Shigeo Yamada at the ambassador’s residence in Washington to celebrate the men and women of the JSDF.

“American Sailors know that when they operate alongside the JSDF, they’re operating with true professionals. Warriors who are trained. Warriors who are ready. Warriors we trust. And that trust has been forged through decades of standing and operating together,” Caudle said.

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Great leaders don't just build successful commands. They develop the next generation of leaders who will strengthen our Navy. ⚓

Chief of Naval Operations Adm. Daryl Caudle presented the Fiscal Year 2027 Vice Adm. James Bond Stockdale Leadership Award to Capt. Evan Hentschel of SEAL Team TWO and Capt. Gieorag Andrews of USS Missouri (SSN 780) during a ceremony today in the Hall of Heroes at the Pentagon.

The award is presented annually to one commanding officer from U.S. Fleet Forces Command and one from U.S. Pacific Fleet.

It was established in honor of Vice Adm. James Bond Stockdale, whose distinguished naval career symbolized the highest standards of excellence in both personal and professional leadership.

Nominated by their peers, Hentschel and Andrews were honored for their inspirational leadership, integrity, commitment to Sailors and contributions to our Navy's warfighting readiness.

“The true measure of their success will extend far beyond their individual commands," Caudle said. "It will be reflected in the Sailors they've developed, the leaders they've inspired and the future commanding officers who carry their example forward."

Congratulations on this well-deserved recognition!

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History is not simply something we preserve. It is something we must learn from and act upon.

Chief of Naval Operations Adm. Daryl Caudle addressed the winners of the 2026 CNO Naval History Essay Contest today at the United States Naval Academy, where he thanked them for their scholarship, commitment to our profession, and their willingness to contribute to its future.

“What makes this contest so valuable is that it challenges us to do more than recount historical events,” Caudle said. “It asks us to examine decisions, understand the circumstances in which they were made, challenge the assumptions behind them, and determine what those experiences mean for the Navy today.”

Congratulations to all of the winners!

📚⚓️Professional Historian

* First Prize: Commander Roy Wood Jr., USN (Ret.), Northeastern State University, for "The Aegis Lesson Revisited"

* Second Prize: Captain Karl Flynn, USMC, for "Lessons from the Mississippi: Joint Integration in Contested Maritime Warfare"

📚⚓️Rising Historian

* First Prize: Commander Aaron Marchant, USN, for "Fleet of Samples: The Limits of Naval Innovation at the Turn of the 20th Century"

* Second Prize: Ensign Liam Hospidales, USN, for "Before the Next Jutland: Technology, Doctrine, and the USV Movement"

* Third Prize: Major Dilan Swift, USMCR, for "The Island Not Taken: Operation Causeway and the Arithmetic of Deterrence"

📚⚓️Midshipmen and Cadets

* First Prize: Midshipman 1/C Alejandro Tilley, U.S. Naval Academy, for "The Cognitive Redline: Kamikaze Warfare, Project Cadillac, and the Navy's First Battle for Information Dominance"

* Second Prize: Midshipman 1/C Brian Di Mascio, U.S. Naval Academy, for "Evolutionary Design is the Revolution the Navy Needs: Concurrent Development and 21st Century Naval Shipbuilding"

* Third Prize: Ensign Swas Sharma, USN, for "The Atomic Bomb and the Revolt of the Admirals"

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Speed matters.

Chief of Naval Operations Adm. Daryl Caudle met with leadership from @DRPM_RAS today and stressed the importance of delivering capability with urgency. 

“Identify what we can field today, what we can rapidly improve, and what must be developed for tomorrow,” Caudle said. “Don’t let perfect requirements, endless experimentation, or bureaucratic processes delay useful combat power.”

DRPM RAS was established in August and is accelerating the delivery of cutting-edge unmanned systems directly to the Fleet, ensuring our service members hold every operational advantage.

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Meet our Sailors First Sunday Sailor of the Week, EN3 Demitrius Yang! ⚓

The Fresno, California, native is assigned to Naval Beach Unit (NBU) 7 in Sasebo, Japan, where he is the lead mechanic and operator for four Light Amphibious Resupply, Cargo (LARC) vehicles.

Yang represents the best of the Fleet through exceptional technical expertise, initiative, and dedication to mission accomplishment.

He conducted four LARC swim operations, four LARC towing evolutions, and one LCU anti-broach and deadman evolution, directly enhancing unit readiness and operational capability.

He also led critical rudder repairs on LARC 967, returning the craft to full mission-capable status. He trained 10 Sailors in LARC fundamentals and troubleshooting, increasing the team’s technical proficiency and ability to sustain operations.

His maintenance leadership also helped qualify four Sailors as 3M Maintenance Person. Dependable and self-motivated, Yang consistently arrives prepared, completes tasks above standard, and requires minimal supervision. His professionalism, work ethic, and commitment to developing fellow Sailors reflect the highest standards of Naval service.

Thank you for your exceptional contributions to the mission of the U.S. Navy, EN3 Yang!

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Chief of Naval Operations Adm. Daryl Caudle joined thousands of football fans at Gillette Stadium Saturday for the 99th meeting between the U.S. Naval Academy Midshipmen and the University of Notre Dame Fighting Irish, participating in the ceremonial coin toss before one of college football’s most storied rivalries.

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Fired up for Navy Football! ⚓🏈🇺🇸

Chief of Naval Operations Adm. Daryl Caudle and U.S. Naval Academy Superintendent Lt. Gen. Michael Borgschulte are bringing the Navy spirit to today’s Navy–Notre Dame showdown!

From firing up the Midshipmen on the field to joining the Brigade of Midshipmen and Navy Band in the stands during the first and second quarters, these two leaders are showing their Navy pride and cheering on the Blue and Gold!

One Navy. One Team. BEAT NOTRE DAME! 💙💛

#GoNavy #BeatNotreDame #NavyFootball #USNavy #USNA #NavyPride

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Chief of Naval Operations Adm. Daryl Caudle and U.S. Naval Academy Superintendent Lt. Gen. Michael J. Borgschulte attend a pregame gathering at Gillette Stadium in Foxborough, Massachusetts, Oct. 31, 2026, ahead of the 99th meeting between the Navy Midshipmen and Notre Dame Fighting Irish.

The historic rivalry, dating back to 1927, celebrates nearly a century of football tradition, mutual respect and enduring ties between the two institutions.

Go Navy! Beat Notre Dame!

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America’s strength is built on the dedication of those who serve.⚓️

🎥 Watch the full episode of the "Sailors First" podcast featuring Chief of Naval Operations Adm. Daryl Caudle, Master Chief Petty Officer of the Navy John Perryman, and two of our world-class intelligence specialists on YouTube.

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Investing in the future of our naval industrial base means equipping our Sailors with world-class mastery in advanced manufacturing.

From cutting-edge additive and subtractive manufacturing to precision milling and non-destructive testing, Chief of Naval Operations Adm. Daryl Caudle and Master Chief Petty Officer of the Navy John Perryman witnessed how we're training on cutting-edge systems at the Advanced Manufacturing Center of Excellence in Danville, Virginia.

By closing the skilled labor gap and enhancing hands-on technical readiness, we are ensuring our fleet stays resilient, self-sufficient, and ready for whatever lies ahead.

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Lethality starts with our people.

Chief of Naval Operations Adm. Daryl Caudle answered Sailors' questions and underscored the importance of our personnel during an all-hands call today onboard Naval Air Station Patuxent River in Maryland.

CNO also recognized several high-performing Sailors in front of their colleagues for setting a standard of excellence.

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Our installations are warfighting platforms.

Chief of Naval Operations Adm. Daryl Caudle visited Naval Air Station Patuxent River today, where our Sailors are improving the aircraft and systems our Fleet relies on.

WATCH to learn more about the important work our Sailors are doing here to support our warfighters.

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During the U.S. Navy Memorial’s SITREP Speaker Series today, Chief of Naval Operations Adm. Daryl Caudle expanded on his vision for an adaptable force, challenging the traditional reliance on rigid carrier strike group deployments to solve diverse global challenges.

WATCH the clip below to learn more and view the full recording on our YouTube channel.

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⚓️📰 #USNAVY UPDATE: CNO Outlines Vision for Fleet Adaptation During Fantail Breakfast and Historic SITREP Series Broadcast

📍 WASHINGTON — Chief of Naval Operations Adm. Daryl Caudle highlighted the critical need for a dynamic and resilient naval force during his address at the Fantail Breakfast hosted by the Navy Memorial in Washington, D.C., Oct. 26, focusing on adaptation, operational endurance, and sustained fleet readiness.

Speaking to military leaders and industry partners, Caudle outlined a strategic vision for the future Fleet centered on continuous modernization. He emphasized that to maintain a decisive advantage in the fight, the Navy must be capable of changing itself as problems change, utilizing software, modularity, and uncrewed systems.

“When I think about the Navy, we will need in the decades ahead, I keep coming back to two words: Adaptation and Endurance,” said Caudle. “Our advantage cannot depend on getting every prediction right. Our advantage must be our ability to adapt faster than the threat and endure longer than the fight.”

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WATCH Chief of Naval Operations Adm. Daryl Caudle participate in the U.S. Navy Memorial's SITREP Speaker Series TODAY from 10:30 a.m. to 11:30 a.m, where he'll discuss the state of the Navy, the challenges facing the Fleet, and the priorities guiding the Navy today and into the future: https://t.co/HQlmKJCi6F

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SAILORS FIRST SUNDAY: Sailor Of The Week ⚓

Congratulations to HM2 Brandon W. Williams, a Colorado native who serves as the SAR Medical Technician Standardization Leading Petty Officer (LPO) with Helicopter Sea Combat Squadron Two-Five (HSC-25) in Agana, Guam!

As medical department LPO, he led five HMs and advised one Senior Medical Officer in FDNF command medical readiness, pre/post deployment medical requirements, and medical training for 435 sailors from HSC-25, AIMD, ASD, AIMD Bahrain, VUP-19, and ERCS Naval Hospital Guam.

His leadership resulted in treating 560 patients, inoculating 125 service members from Influenza, Japanese Encephalitis and Hepatitis, 18 flight physicals, 109 post-deployment health assessments and 53 pre-deployment health screenings, contributing to 92% squadron medical readiness, as well as the deployment of Detachment 3 and Detachment 6 in support of ESB-6/ LHA-7.

As a Search and Rescue Medical Technician, Williams responded directly to two Medevacs, including one stroke patient that required urgent intervention to prevent neurological deterioration and one renal failure patient that required higher-level care, impacting two souls saved. As Command Tactical Combat Casualty Care Program Director, his instruction has qualified 73 personnel in TCCC tier 2, as well as 19 enlisted in TCCC All Service Member.

His professionalism, leadership, and unwavering commitment exemplify the standards expected of our Navy’s finest Sailors!