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Naval Academy brigade commander makes history
5min Senior Sydney Barber will be the first Black woman to serve as brigade commander in the Naval Academy's 175 year history. Brigade commander is the highest leadership position within the student body. "CBS This Morning Saturday" co-host Michelle Miller talked to...
BEYA Stars and Stripes winner appointed to Department of Defense transition team
Retired Navy Adm. Michelle Howard, who received recognition for her service and accomplishments during a recent BEYA Stars and Stripes Dinner in Washington, D.C., has been appointed to President-elect Joe Biden’s transition team to the Department of Defense. In the...
ISS Launch – CDR Victor J. Glover
CDR Victor J. Glover, NPS graduate, is due to launch to ISS Sunday, November 15, 2020. He will be a member of the first rotation crew to launch to ISS on the Dragon, and the first black astronaut to live on ISS. More about CDR Glover... Victor J. Glover, Jr. was...
Flag Officer Assignments
Congratulations to Rear Admiral Alvin Holsey on his new assignment. May success follow your flag. ~RADM Sinclair Harris, USN (Ret.) The secretary of the Navy and chief of naval operations announced today the following assignments: Rear Adm. Alvin Holsey will be...
Air Force looks to fund Historically Black Colleges & Universities, develop ‘future pool of scientists & engineers’
The United States Air Force is reaching out to Historically Black Colleges and Universities (HBCU) and Minority Institutions to develop the next generation of scientists and engineers to serve the military and commercial sectors with research funding opportunities and...
FIRST BLACK FEMALE TO LEAD BRIGADE OF MIDSHIPMEN
ANNAPOLIS, Md. -- The Commandant of Midshipmen announced the spring semester midshipman leadership positions, Friday, Nov. 6, which includes the selection of the Naval Academy’s first African American female brigade commander, Midshipman 1st Class Sydney Barber, of...
Nov 10, 2020 – Free virtual screening and fundraiser for Invisible Warriors: African American Women in World War II
“INVISIBLE WARRIORS: AFRICAN AMERICAN WOMEN IN WORLD WAR II” SCREENING AND Q&A “Invisible Warriors: African American Women in World War II,” produced and directed by former Drexel Assistant Adjunct Professor, Gregory S. Cooke, features the amazing stories of the...
Year of the Captains & Colonels: CAPT Lexia M. Littlejohn, USCG
Leadership Lessons Innovate: Lean forward, think outside the box, and capitalize on opportunities to evolve. There’s Power in Positivity: Let’s face it- everyone has their off days. Don’t let your crew see yours. Your team will feed off your energy, good or bad, so...
Why Does The Navy Have So Few Black Admirals? Some Blame A Culture Of Discrimination
November 6, 20205:00 AM ET Heard on All Things Considered STEVE WALSH Only 10 of the Navy's 268 admirals are African-American, most are rear admirals and none holds the two highest ranks, according to data from a task force that's examining the history of...
Military and Veteran Virtual Career Fair Presented by MOAA Featuring FASTPORT
Join us Thursday, Oct. 29, at 1 p.m. Eastern for a virtual employer panel and hiring event, featuring our valued partner FASTPORT! Let MOAA and FASTPORT help you: Market your education, experience, and skills. Connect with employers looking to hire. Land the position!...
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