The Navy Celebrates its 238th Birthday

WASHINGTON. October 12, 2013 From left to right, retired Navy SEAL Lt. Jason Redman, country music singer Mark Wills, Chief of Naval Operations (CNO) Adm. Jonathan Greenert, the two youngest Sailors in attendance and Master Chief Petty Officer of the Navy Mike Stevens cut a birthday cake together at the U.S. Navy Birthday Ball in Washington, D.C. The ball was in celebration of Navy's 238th birthday Oct. 13, 2013. (U.S. Navy photo by Chief Mass Communication Specialist peter d. lawlor/Released)

Defense Secretary Panetta travels to Norfolk for a "State of the Military" forum

U.S.Navy contract work on Defense ships along the Elizabeth river, Norfolk.
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(BMLTV) NORFOLK VA.,October 17, 2012 - Defense Secretary Leon E. Panetta will travel to Norfolk, Va., Friday, October 19, to address the Hampton Roads Chamber of Commerce at a "State of the Military" forum.  Sec. Panetta's remarks will focus on the defense strategy and the important role communities like Hampton Roads play in supporting the Department of Defense. The event will take place at the Norfolk Waterside Marriott.

 by abhi ahmadadeen