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Navy Memorial speaks with Honorable Kenneth J. Braithwaite, 77th SECNAV and Naval Order Companion

November 01, 2020

In case you missed it, here is Naval Order companion and the 77th Secretary of the Navy, Honorable Kenneth J. Braithwaite’s first hand account and thoughts on:

  • Current state of the Navy and Marine Corps

  • The threat from China

  • Role of the current 11 carriers and possible light carriers in the future

  • Importance and possible ally use of the Navy’s new frigate

  • The current culture in the Navy

  • The Secretary’s visits to the fleet and takeaways on the morale of Sailors and Marines

Last but not least, hear about the special reveal about the name of the second Columbia-class Ballistic Missile Submarine.

SITREP Speaker Series featuring the Honorable Kenneth J. Braithwaite from United States Navy Memorial on Vimeo.

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