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Calendar – Black Heritage Day
Dear Fellow Members of NNOA,I am honored to have worked on this most unique project honoring Black Women, Black Heritage Day V - WOMEN (BHD V - WOMEN) with my Brother and friend, Dr. Carl Mack, former executive director of the National Society of Black Engineers,...
Loretta Ann Medlock Penn
June 27, 1949 – February 27, 2024 It is with great sadness that we announce the passing of Loretta Ann Penn, beloved wife of The Honorable B.J. "Buddie" Penn, the 10th President of the National Naval Officers Association (NNOA). Loretta passed away peacefully on...
Lieutenant Commander Richard C. West, USN (Ret)
1931 - 2024 The National Naval Officers Association (NNOA) mourns the passing of one of our founders, Lieutenant Commander Richard C. West, USN (Ret). LCDR West, born in Hobart, Oklahoma, served with distinction in the Army Reserves and Navy during the Korean War. He...
Black history is integral to global history – Feb 2024
“My people are destroyed for lack of knowledge…” Hosea 4:6 “Preach the word! Be ready in season and out of season. Convince, rebuke, exhort, with all longsuffering and teaching.” 2 Timothy 4:2 My upbringing in the metropolitan region of Atlanta was characterized by...
A Proclamation on National Black History Month, 2024
This National Black History Month, we celebrate the vast contributions of Black Americans to our country and recognize that Black history is American history and that Black culture, stories, and triumphs are at the core of who we are as a Nation. The soul of America...
Mrs. Alma Bernice Clark Gravely
With profound sadness, we announce the passing of Alma Bernice Clark Gravely, devoted wife of the late Retired Vice Admiral Samuel L. Gravely Jr. Born on December 11, 1921, Alma led a life of ultimate grace and unwavering support alongside her husband, Admiral...
He is always with us. December 2023
Therefore the Lord himself will give you a sign: The virgin will conceive and give birth to a son, and will call him Immanuel.” On my last night as a hospital chaplain in seminary, I received a call around 3:00 am. It had already been a hectic night. It seemed like...
Honoring Veterans
This Veterans Day, we honor all who have solemnly sworn to support and defend the Constitution of the United States of America. Thank you for your service and your sacrifice! On every day after, let us continue to strive towards a more perfect union as we fulfill the...
Happy 248th Birthday
Founded in a Philadelphia Tavern on 10 November 1775, the United States Marine Corps has forged a legendary legacy, while answering our nation’s call, for the past 248 years. From muzzle loaders, Browning Automatic Rifles (BAR), the F-35 Lightning and down to the...
There is such power and freedom when we release our ego. – Nov 2023
“…in quietness and in trust shall be your strength.” Isaiah 30:15 Sometimes, the hardest thing to do is to be quiet when you feel you have been wronged. It is human nature to defend our honor, especially when our reputation and credibility have been attacked. We don’t...
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