Chief of Naval Operations Adm. Daryl Caudle shared the following message to honor the U.S. Navy's 250th birthday. Watch here: | The Office of the Chief of Naval Operations

15K views · 332 reactions | You feel the skies calling you. You know others have done it. So, why not you? Man has been free falling through the sky and landing safely since 1797. Vice Chief of Naval Operations Adm. William Moran seized the opportunity to jump out of a plane with the U.S. Navy Parachute Team "The Leap Frogs" the other day. Live vicariously through this man. Watch: | U.S. Navy Parachute Team "The Leap Frogs" | Facebook

On this day in 1946, the Chief of Naval Operations, Admiral Chester Nimitz, had the vision to create a flight demonstration team in order to raise the public's interest in naval aviation and boost Navy morale. The Blue Angels were founded. 78 years later, we continue to showcase the pride and professionalism of the United States Navy and Marine Corps by inspiring a culture of excellence and service to the country through flight demonstrations and community outreach. Thank you to all the countles

We were proud to honor Retired United States Navy Admiral Lisa Franchetti, former Chief of Naval Operations, with our Award for Inspired Leadership on Sunday evening. She spoke about her journey as a woman in the Navy and the impact that both Senator Kennedy and President Biden had on her career, from women being granted the right to serve on combat ships through her appointment as the first woman to serve on the Joint Chiefs of Staff. To view her full speech, visit https://youtu.be/cAa2vj02UUM

250 years ago, a Navy was born - forged in the fight for freedom, built to defend a nation, and ready to meet every challenge since. ⚓️ From wooden ships to nuclear carriers, from signal flags to satellites - the U.S. Navy stands ready on every horizon. The Secretary of the Navy The Office of the Chief of Naval Operations Navy Reserve #Navy250 | U.S. Navy