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By Denise Krepp, Director’s Action Group, Naval History and Heritage Command Yona Owens in dress blues in 1973 On Nov. 10, 1976, Petty Officer Yona Owens and six other women sued the Navy. The women were determined to overturn a 30-year-old federal statute that limited Navy women to shore-duty billets, …

by Captain Angus Anderson, Fleet Historian, NECC Fifteen years ago, on January 13, 2006, Navy Expeditionary Combat Command (NECC) formally stood up as the Navy’s Type Commander (TYCOM) for expeditionary forces. While certainly momentous, this ceremony held onboard Naval Amphibious Base Little Creek, VA marked the end of a three-month …

By Denise Krepp, Director’s Action Group, Naval History and Heritage Command In November 2020, CNO and Mrs. Gilday installed a new exhibit in the Tingey House highlighting the accomplishments of female Navy pioneers. The pioneers proudly served their country and this year the Naval History and Heritage Command will be …

By Denise Krepp, Director’s Action Group, Naval History and Heritage Command In November 2020, CNO and Mrs. Gilday installed a new exhibit in the Tingey House highlighting the accomplishments of female Navy trailblazers. The trailblazers proudly served their country and this year the Naval History and Heritage Command will be …

By Communication and Outreach Division, Naval History and Heritage Command “Passion. Purpose. Pay it forward.” When reflecting on her notable 36-year career, these are the fundamentals Vice Admiral U.S. Navy (retired) Carol Pottenger highlights as the keys to success. She explains, “As long as you have passion about what you’re …

By Denise Krepp, Director’s Action Group, Naval History and Heritage Command In November 2020, CNO and Mrs. Gilday installed a new exhibit in the Tingey House highlighting the accomplishments of female Navy pioneers. The pioneers proudly served their country and this year the Naval History and Heritage Command will be …

By Denise Krepp, Director’s Action Group, Naval History and Heritage Command In November 2020, CNO and Mrs. Gilday installed a new exhibit entitled “Celebrating Navy Women: Perseverance and Achievements” in the Tingey House. The pioneers proudly served their country and this year the Naval History and Heritage Command will be sharing …

By Denise Krepp, Director’s Action Group, Naval History and Heritage Command In November 2020, CNO and Mrs. Gilday installed a new exhibit entitled “Celebrating Navy Women: Perseverance and Achievements” in the Tingey House. The pioneers proudly served their country and in 2021, the Naval History and Heritage Command will be …

By: Samuel J. Cox Rear Adm., USN (retired) Director of Naval History, Curator for the Navy Director, Naval History and Heritage Command Vice Adm. Bernard M. Kauderer It is with deep regret I inform you of the passing of Vice Admiral Bernard Marvin “Bud” Kauderer, U.S. Navy (Retired) on January …

Celebrating 15 Years of the Navy Expeditionary Combat Command through Pictures. In an effort to inspire and connect Sailors with their rich history and heritage, we have partnered with the Navy Expeditionary Combat Command (NECC) to commemorate their 15th Anniversary. Throughout the entirety of 2021, NHHC will support and celebrate …