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 Inform the public about their service.
Watch the 2021 Blessing of the Fleet, April 12th at 1 PM EST
Join us for our 2021 Blessing of the Fleet, a once-a-year ceremony held to honor the men and women of the sea services and wish them a safe journey as they sail away from home. Watch our live stream free April 12th at 1 PM EST, support the event, and enter our raffle for a chance to win a bronze Lone Sailor Statue!
In Case You Missed It…
Sailors of the Year Presentation
Watch this year’s Sailors of the Year winners, featuring some of the most distinguished Navy personnel in today’s service.
SITREP Speaker Series, Featuring MCPON Russell Smith
Featuring: MCPON Smith, USN
SITREPs, or Situation Reports, are Navy Memorial's live, interactive, online speaker series. Attendees are able to submit questions via the online platform.
2019-2020 Recipient: CMC Samira McBride, USS Gonzalez (DDG-66)
2020 Pearl Harbor Day Virtual Commemoration and Wreath Laying Ceremony
Featuring: Joe Ann Taylor, daughter of Pearl Harbor survivor, Chief Petty Officer Joe George
The Navy Memorial holds a ceremony each year to remember and honor the service members and civilians who lost their lives during Japan’s surprise attack on December 7th, 1941.
Enjoy our star-studded music video tribute to Bill Withers
Featuring: The U.S. Navy Band, Aloe Blacc, Ray Parker, Graham Nash, Kori Withers, and more
The themes of the 2020 Lone Sailor Awards Program were the ideals of Service to our Nation and the lessons and ideals invoked by Bill Wither’s song “Lean on Me.”
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Lone Sailor Statue in Normandy
Help us commemorate Normandy’s historical significance and the largest seaborne invasion, led by the US and her allies, in history.
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.
Leave a Lasting Legacy in the 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.
Limited-Edition
Challenge Coin
To commemorate the first-ever Virtual Lone Sailor Awards Program, we’ve issued a limited-edition challenge coin - get yours now.
SITREP Rewind
Aired on Thursday, September 3rd
Featuring Vice Admiral John B. Nowell, Jr., Chief of Naval Personnel
Aired on Monday, July 14th
Featuring James “Hondo” Geurts, Assistant Secretary of the Navy for Research, Development & Acquisition
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