Friends, I wanted to share a quick update. We were recently informed that the Secretary of the Navy has withdrawn from the Navy Museum land swap deal for the new museum in Washington, D.C. While it’s too early to know how this may affect their efforts, I wanted to keep you informed. You can read more about it here: https://capitolhillcorner.org/2025/10/24/navy-secretary-withdraws-from-navy-museum-land-swap/ Our first experience, Great Ships, has received rave reviews from all who have seen it....

Team, Congratulations to everyone for an extraordinary Freedom of the Seas, celebrating 250 years of our Surface Navy! Freedom of the Seas is truly a team effort — planning begins early each year with the Awards Committee selecting recipients and the Events Planning Committee assembling the program. From deck plate to board, every part of our team plays a role in planning and executing this event. The final weeks can take a toll, but I want to especially recognize Marguerite Mohney, Marann...

Team, Happy Monday! Today, we welcome back Hershell Hardimon as our new Director of Crew Operations. This role—originally inspired by a volunteer’s idea—has taken shape to oversee human resources, volunteer services, security, and training. This development continues a journey we began last year when our team and board workshopped and approved our 2035 goals: to become our Nation’s museum of the future—one built on a people-first culture that exemplifies professional excellence. Over the past...