Honor, Recognize, Celebrate & Inform

The United States Navy Memorial's mission is to Honor, Recognize, and Celebrate the men and women of the Sea Services, past, present, and future; and to Inform the public about their service.


Read our 2023 Annual Report

NEW SERIES: Laying the Keel for the Office of the MCPON

During his tenure in early 2000, the 9th Master Chief Petty Officer of the Navy (MCPON), Jim Herdt, tasked Journalist 1st Class Dave Luckett with conducting historical interviews of previous MCPONs.

Watch the raw, unedited history of the MCPON's office – spoken by those who laid the keel – in this new video series.


Ceremonies, Events & More

2024 Lone Sailor Awards Dinner

2024 Year in Review Video

SITREP: Vice Admiral Rick Cheeseman

SITREP: MCPON James Honea

2024 Veterans Day Wreath Laying

2024 Blessing of the Fleet Ceremony


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Gifts in Honor Of or in Memory Of

Express your appreciation for someone special. Pay tribute to a service member or loved one in your life by making a gift in their name.

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Leave a Lasting Legacy: Navy Log

Help us tell the Sailor story for generations to come! Add yourself, a fellow shipmate, or a loved one to the Navy Log to expand our efforts.