Johnson entered the U.S. Navy in November 1943 at Farragut Naval Station in Idaho, according to Johnson’s statement in the United States Navy Memorial Navy Log. After completing boot camp and Navy Electrician’s School, Johnson served on the USS Saratoga (CV-3) starting in June 1944.

In a powerful tribute to the legacy of America’s Sea Services, the United States Navy Memorial, in proud partnership with the Library of Congress Veterans History Project, announces the launch of the Sea Service Film Festival—a national initiative celebrating the 250th Anniversary of the United States Navy and the 25th Anniversary of the Veterans History Project.

John and Chris have a great conversation with VADM (ret) John Nowell from the Navy Memorial. Our old boss breaks down the mission of the Memorial, talks about their outreach in DC and chats about the importance of philanthropy in supporting organizations like Navy Memorial....AND the Naval Academy. Admiral Nowell also gives some advice for new parents of the Class of 2029 and drops us a doozy of a sea story.

The United States Navy Memorial is pleased to announce Hope Baxter of College Station, Texas and Olivia Bussey of Rota, Spain as the recipients of the 2025 Navy Memorial Scholarship.

The United States Navy Memorial is proud to announce Admiral James G. Stavridis, USN (Ret.), and Charles "Chuck" F. Sams III as the recipients of the 2025 Lone Sailor Award.

Our President and CEO, Vice Admiral John B. Nowell Jr., USN (Ret.), stopped by Fox5 DC’s DMV Zone studio to highlight the U.S. Navy Memorial’s Summer Series—featuring our lively Concerts on the Avenue with the Navy Band and the our Movies on the Memorial.

Naval District Washington commemorated the 83rd anniversary of the Battle of Midway with a wreath-laying ceremony at the U.S. Navy Memorial on June 4, 2025.

In “Touring the United States Navy Memorial,” television host and longtime supporter of the U.S. military Mike Rowe visits Washington, D.C., to honor America’s Sea Services.

Veteran Discovers Tribute to His Unit at U.S. Navy Memorial During Honor Flight

(Ret.) Vice Adm. John B. Nowell, Jr., the president and CEO of the memorial, said that the goal of the exhibit was partly to help visitors understand “what it takes to protect our freedom,” but also to give the public a sense of what kind of job opportunities are available to them if they want to serve in some way.

Representatives from across the submarine community and supporting partners gathered at the U.S. Navy Memorial on 24 April to recognize 125 years of the U.S. submarine force; honor the brave men and women who operate under the seas; and discuss how the U.S. Navy, including SSP, and its industry partners, will continue to combat current and long-term threats in today’s unprecedented security environment.

WMAL’s morning radio show “O’Connor and Company” interviewed Vice Admiral John Nowell Jr., USN (Ret) on January 7, 2025 about the Navy Memorial’s role in President Jimmy Carter’s State Funeral.

Vice Admiral John B. Nowell Jr., USN (Ret.), was interviewed by Fox5DC over the course of 3 days about the United States Navy Memorial's unique role in President Carter's State Funeral and his legacy. Watch each of his segments here.

Trains for the Yellow and Green Lines will bypass the station during the closure, WMATA said. The United States Navy Memorial will be the site of one of the events honoring Carter, according to a press release from the memorial. On Tuesday, Jan. 7, at 2 p.m., "President Carter's remains will be transferred from a hearse to a horse-drawn caisson at the United States Navy Memorial and Visitors Center before proceeding to the United States Capitol." Carter authorized the construction of the memorial in 1980, and chose the memorial as the site for that part of his funeral. Carter also spent years in service in the U.S. Navy, and said it gave him the values of "courage, self-sacrifice, idealism, and self-discipline," the memorial said in the release.

Published 11:00 pm Wednesday, January 1, 2025 - By Joshua Windus - The United States Navy Memorial joins the nation in mourning the passing of President Jimmy Carter. Vice Admiral John B. Nowell, Jr., USN (Ret.), President and CEO of the U.S. Navy Memorial, issued the following statement:

TUESDAY, JAN. 7, 2024 […] Carter and his family will then travel by motorcade at 1:15 p.m. to the U.S. Navy Memorial where his remains are transferred from the hearse to a horse drawn caisson for a funeral procession up to the U.S. Capitol at 2 p.m.