• NOUS Home
  • Brochure
  • Commanderies
  • NOUS Foundation
  • Newsletters
  • Ship's Store
  • Congress '26
  • Nat'l History Day
  • Books & Videos
  • Pay Membership Dues
  • Book Reviews
  • History Happenings
  • Awards Given
  • Message from the Commander General
  • Menu

Naval Order

  • NOUS Home
  • Brochure
  • Commanderies
  • NOUS Foundation
  • Newsletters
  • Ship's Store
  • Congress '26
  • Nat'l History Day
  • Books & Videos
  • Pay Membership Dues
  • Book Reviews
  • History Happenings
  • Awards Given
  • Message from the Commander General
Donate

Web Sponsors

US Navy
US Marines
US Coast Guard
US Public Health Service
NOAA
US Merchant Marine

Crew chief for the number seven F/A-18 Hornet assigned to the U.S. Navy flight demonstration squadron, the Blue Angels, awaits a signal from the narrator, prior to departing Naval Air Station Pensacola for preseason visits.

2026 Naval Order Congress, Pensacola Beach, Florida, November 3-7

March 02, 2026

Companions,

Save the dates! 2026 Naval Order Congress, Pensacola Beach, Florida, November 3-7, 2026 at the Holiday Inn Resort Pensacola Beach.

We are having a three day Congress this time, because we listen to you. Tuesday (arrival) to Friday (Formal Dinner). IN ADDITION: on Saturday November 7th is the Blue Angel airshow, so some people will be staying over for that. More details will be coming. 

Frederick J. Passman, CAPT USN, Ret.
Commander General, Naval Order of the United States

Promote, Preserve, Celebrate Naval History

Tags: CG Fred Passman
Comment

USS Wisconsin (BB-64) lighting up the world one more time. Norfolk, VA

Wishing a joyous Holiday Season and a healthy, gratifying New Year

December 22, 2025

I invite those of you who are less actively engaged in NOUS to increase your level of participation. Attend a function, watch a lecture recording, and contact your Commandery Commander and ask how your unique talents might be put to good use.

Read More
Tags: CG Fred Passman
Comment

Reflecting on the Countless Reasons for Gratitude

November 24, 2025

Our companionship spans religious, cultural, and even political differences. Perhaps, in these days of increasing societal atomization, we have an opportunity to promote both our fellow citizens’ awareness of U.S. maritime history and model collegiality despite our various world views.

Read More
Tags: CG Fred Passman
2 Comments

Bravo Zulu, Congress 2025 NOUS Site and PDV Planning Committees for job well done

October 24, 2025

CAPT Fred Passman, USN, (Ret.), relieves RADM Pete Andrus, MC, USN, (Ret.) as Commander General after a superb Congress in Philadelphia.

Read More
Tags: CG Fred Passman
Comment
Prev / Next

Leadership Lessons

Featured
Companion Insight: ADM James R. Hogg, USN (Ret)
Companion Insight: ADM James R. Hogg, USN (Ret)

On Navy leadership: You have embarked on an honorable career and should often remind yourself of the special meaning that this service entails.

Read More →
Latest Awards
RADM-Thomas-Lynch-USN-Ret.jpg
Aug 26, 2025
Aug 26, 2025
Aug 26, 2025
Force-Master-Chief-Laura-Nunley-USN-Ret.jpg
Aug 26, 2025
Aug 26, 2025
Aug 26, 2025
ADM-John-Aquilino-USN-Ret.jpg
Aug 26, 2025
Aug 26, 2025
Aug 26, 2025
USNA-NOUS-Award_2025_MIDN-Colin-Ramos.jpg
May 19, 2025
May 19, 2025
May 19, 2025
LTJG-Sophia-Quick_LTJG_2024_Rear-Admiral-Thomas-F-Brown-III-Memorial-Award.png
Nov 20, 2024
Nov 20, 2024
Nov 20, 2024
Nicholas Lambert, author of The Neptune Factor: Alfred Thayer Mahan and the Concept of Sea Power - 2024 RADM Samuel Eliot Morison Award for Naval Literature
Sep 20, 2024
Sep 20, 2024
Sep 20, 2024
LTJG Nicole Nordlie, USN  - 2018 Rear Admiral Thurston H. James Memorial Award
Jun 29, 2019
Jun 29, 2019
Jun 29, 2019
Lt-Dana-Dougherty-USCG_2018-Junior-Officer-Instructor_Companion-RADM-William-Merlin.jpg
Oct 1, 2018
Oct 1, 2018
Oct 1, 2018

Living History

Naval Order of the United States has a unique opportunity to record the history of events from the people that were there and from the people who are interested. Contact us to talk about your "Living History Nugget" and pictures.

• Home
• Leadership Lessons
• Who We Are
• Contact NOUS

Invitation to Join NOUS
Donate