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11/01/2026

November 1st

On This Day in Naval History is a timeline of significant and impactful events that have occurred throughout U.S. Naval History.

11/01/2026

Open for business today Fam. 1200-1800. Come have a drink with us! 🍻

10/30/2026

Through SSG Fox su***de prevention grants, local organizations provide custom support to Veterans at risk for su***de, helping reach those who may not otherwise connect with care.

See the list of organizations helping to save Veteran lives: www.mentalhealth.va.gov/ssgfox-grants

10/30/2026

October 30, 1776 — John Paul Jones Finally Puts to Sea

Two hundred and fifty years ago today, Captain John Paul Jones wrote to Continental Congress financier Robert Morris from Newport, Rhode Island, explaining why his long-awaited naval expedition had been repeatedly delayed—and why he was finally ready to sail.

Jones had taken command of the Alfred just eight days earlier. Finding too few sailors to properly man all of his vessels, he consolidated crews from the Providence and several captured prize ships, assembling a force of more than 140 men. Then disaster struck. Just as the squadron prepared to depart, the brig Hampden struck a submerged ledge, damaging her false keel so badly that she was declared unfit for sea.

Rather than postpone the mission again, Jones shifted the Hampden’s crew into the Providence and reorganized the expedition on the spot.

“I am once more in readiness,” he wrote, hoping to leave Rhode Island the next morning. Yet he admitted the delays had cost valuable time. Had the squadron sailed two weeks earlier, he believed it could have accomplished far more before winter closed in.

The letter reveals the difficult realities of building the Continental Navy from scratch. Ships were scarce, trained sailors even scarcer, and a single accident could derail an entire operation. Success depended on commanders who could improvise as much as they could fight.

John Paul Jones was already showing the determination that would later make him one of the Revolution’s greatest naval heroes. Faced with shortages, damaged ships, and constant setbacks, he did not abandon the mission—he adapted and sailed.

And that’s the way it was, October 30, 1776.

10/30/2026

🎶 Celebrate Veterans Day with live music aboard the Battleship NORTH CAROLINA! 🇺🇸

Join us Saturday, November 7, for a FREE concert featuring Four Star Edition, the popular music group of the U.S. Fleet Forces Band!

The one-hour concert begins at 6 p.m. on the Battleship's fantail. Come enjoy an evening of great music in honor of our nation's veterans!

🎟️ Admission is FREE, but tickets are required, and space is limited! Reserve yours today: https://bit.ly/usffb-battleship

10/30/2026

Looking out for those who make their living at sea. ⚓

Michael Schneider grew up around fishing families. Today, he helps protect them as a Coast Guard Sector Delaware Bay commercial fishing vessel examiner.

For the full story, check out the link here:
https://www.news.uscg.mil/Press-Releases/Article/4634368/feature-story-looking-out-for-those-who-make-their-living-at-sea/

10/30/2026

This position is assigned to the Community Recreation Division; Morale, Welfare and Recreation (MWR) Department; Commander, Navy Installations Command (CNIC). The purpose of this position is to perform duties commonly found in a variety of work situations and incidental to many different occupations...

10/30/2026

The holiday season is upon us, and with it comes one of our branch's proudest traditions: giving back to the children of our community.
So, here's my challenge to you. Let's make this the best Christmas these kids have ever had.

10/30/2026

10/30/2026

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