Meet our Sailors First Sunday Sailor of the Week, EN3 Demitrius Yang! ⚓ The Fresno, California, native is assigned to Naval Beach Unit (NBU) 7 in Sasebo, Japan, where he is the lead mechanic and operator for four Light Amphibious Resupply, Cargo (LARC) vehicles. Yang represents the best of the Fleet through exceptional technical expertise, initiative, and dedication to mission accomplishment. He conducted four LARC swim operations, four LARC towing evolutions, and one LCU anti-broach and deadman evolution, directly enhancing unit readiness and operational capability. He also led critical rudder repairs on LARC 967, returning the craft to full mission-capable status. He trained 10 Sailors in LARC fundamentals and troubleshooting, increasing the team’s technical proficiency and ability to sustain operations. His maintenance leadership also helped qualify four Sailors as 3M Maintenance Person. Dependable and self-motivated, Yang consistently arrives prepared, completes tasks above standard, and requires minimal supervision. His professionalism, work ethic, and commitment to developing fellow Sailors reflect the highest standards of Naval service. Thank you for your exceptional contributions to the mission of the U.S. Navy, EN3 Yang!

Chief of Naval Operations Adm. Daryl Caudle joined thousands of football fans at Gillette Stadium Saturday for the 99th meeting between the U.S. Naval Academy Midshipmen and the University of Notre Dame Fighting Irish, participating in the ceremonial coin toss before one of college football’s most storied rivalries. MORE:

Fired up for Navy Football! ⚓🏈🇺🇸 Chief of Naval Operations Adm. Daryl Caudle and U.S. Naval Academy Superintendent Lt. Gen. Michael Borgschulte are bringing the Navy spirit to today’s Navy–Notre Dame showdown! From firing up the Midshipmen on the field to joining the Brigade of Midshipmen and Navy Band in the stands during the first and second quarters, these two leaders are showing their Navy pride and cheering on the Blue and Gold! One Navy. One Team. BEAT NOTRE DAME! 💙💛 #GoNavy# #BeatNotreDame# #NavyFootball# #USNavy# #USNA# #NavyPride#

Chief of Naval Operations Adm. Daryl Caudle and U.S. Naval Academy Superintendent Lt. Gen. Michael J. Borgschulte attend a pregame gathering at Gillette Stadium in Foxborough, Massachusetts, Oct. 31, 2026, ahead of the 99th meeting between the Navy Midshipmen and Notre Dame Fighting Irish. The historic rivalry, dating back to 1927, celebrates nearly a century of football tradition, mutual respect and enduring ties between the two institutions. Go Navy! Beat Notre Dame!

America’s strength is built on the dedication of those who serve.⚓️ 🎥 Watch the full episode of the "Sailors First" podcast featuring Chief of Naval Operations Adm. Daryl Caudle, Master Chief Petty Officer of the Navy John Perryman, and two of our world-class intelligence specialists on YouTube. 🎙️ Listen on Spotify, Apple Podcasts, Amazon Music, or iHeartRadio. #USNavy# #SailorsFirst# #Podcast#

Investing in the future of our naval industrial base means equipping our Sailors with world-class mastery in advanced manufacturing. From cutting-edge additive and subtractive manufacturing to precision milling and non-destructive testing, Chief of Naval Operations Adm. Daryl Caudle and Master Chief Petty Officer of the Navy John Perryman witnessed how we're training on cutting-edge systems at the Advanced Manufacturing Center of Excellence in Danville, Virginia. By closing the skilled labor gap and enhancing hands-on technical readiness, we are ensuring our fleet stays resilient, self-sufficient, and ready for whatever lies ahead.

Lethality starts with our people. Chief of Naval Operations Adm. Daryl Caudle answered Sailors' questions and underscored the importance of our personnel during an all-hands call today onboard Naval Air Station Patuxent River in Maryland. CNO also recognized several high-performing Sailors in front of their colleagues for setting a standard of excellence.

Our installations are warfighting platforms. Chief of Naval Operations Adm. Daryl Caudle visited Naval Air Station Patuxent River today, where our Sailors are improving the aircraft and systems our Fleet relies on. WATCH to learn more about the important work our Sailors are doing here to support our warfighters. #usnavy#

During the U.S. Navy Memorial’s SITREP Speaker Series today, Chief of Naval Operations Adm. Daryl Caudle expanded on his vision for an adaptable force, challenging the traditional reliance on rigid carrier strike group deployments to solve diverse global challenges. WATCH the clip below to learn more and view the full recording on our YouTube channel.

⚓️📰 #USNAVY# UPDATE: CNO Outlines Vision for Fleet Adaptation During Fantail Breakfast and Historic SITREP Series Broadcast 📍 WASHINGTON — Chief of Naval Operations Adm. Daryl Caudle highlighted the critical need for a dynamic and resilient naval force during his address at the Fantail Breakfast hosted by the Navy Memorial in Washington, D.C., Oct. 26, focusing on adaptation, operational endurance, and sustained fleet readiness. Speaking to military leaders and industry partners, Caudle outlined a strategic vision for the future Fleet centered on continuous modernization. He emphasized that to maintain a decisive advantage in the fight, the Navy must be capable of changing itself as problems change, utilizing software, modularity, and uncrewed systems. “When I think about the Navy, we will need in the decades ahead, I keep coming back to two words: Adaptation and Endurance,” said Caudle. “Our advantage cannot depend on getting every prediction right. Our advantage must be our ability to adapt faster than the threat and endure longer than the fight.” MORE:

WATCH Chief of Naval Operations Adm. Daryl Caudle participate in the U.S. Navy Memorial's SITREP Speaker Series TODAY from 10:30 a.m. to 11:30 a.m, where he'll discuss the state of the Navy, the challenges facing the Fleet, and the priorities guiding the Navy today and into the future:

SAILORS FIRST SUNDAY: Sailor Of The Week ⚓ Congratulations to HM2 Brandon W. Williams, a Colorado native who serves as the SAR Medical Technician Standardization Leading Petty Officer (LPO) with Helicopter Sea Combat Squadron Two-Five (HSC-25) in Agana, Guam! As medical department LPO, he led five HMs and advised one Senior Medical Officer in FDNF command medical readiness, pre/post deployment medical requirements, and medical training for 435 sailors from HSC-25, AIMD, ASD, AIMD Bahrain, VUP-19, and ERCS Naval Hospital Guam. His leadership resulted in treating 560 patients, inoculating 125 service members from Influenza, Japanese Encephalitis and Hepatitis, 18 flight physicals, 109 post-deployment health assessments and 53 pre-deployment health screenings, contributing to 92% squadron medical readiness, as well as the deployment of Detachment 3 and Detachment 6 in support of ESB-6/ LHA-7. As a Search and Rescue Medical Technician, Williams responded directly to two Medevacs, including one stroke patient that required urgent intervention to prevent neurological deterioration and one renal failure patient that required higher-level care, impacting two souls saved. As Command Tactical Combat Casualty Care Program Director, his instruction has qualified 73 personnel in TCCC tier 2, as well as 19 enlisted in TCCC All Service Member. His professionalism, leadership, and unwavering commitment exemplify the standards expected of our Navy’s finest Sailors!

The bravery of those who fought in the Battle of Leyte Gulf during World War II is the foundation upon which our Navy stands. Today, we honor the legacy and valor of those courageous warfighters who participated in the largest naval battle in history.

Our Navy consists of skilled Sailors critical to our national defense. Learn more about what it’s like to be an intelligence specialist in the world’s most powerful Navy by watching the “Sailors First” podcast featuring Chief of Naval Operations Adm. Daryl Caudle, Master Chief Petty Officer of the Navy John Perryman and two of our world-class Sailors on YouTube. You can also listen on Spotify, Apple Podcasts, Amazon Music or iHeartRadio. #USNavy# #Podcast# #SailorsFirst#

Our decisive advantage is our people. Sustaining that advantage requires deliberate investment in our Sailors and the development of cohesive, resilient, and lethal teams. That is why today we are launching the Total Sailor: Fit to Fight Playbook. A Total Sailor is strong in Mind, Body, and Spirit. These three elements form the foundation of a Sailor who can operate in uncertainty, overcome challenges, and perform when the nation calls. This is not another program or checklist. It is our framework for deliberately developing Sailors who are ready to perform when our Nation needs them most. Learn more by reading C-NOte #13#: Download the playbook here:

In the newest episode of the "Sailors First" podcast, Chief of Naval Operations Adm. Daryl Caudle and Master Chief Petty Officer of the Navy John Perryman sit down with two of our world-class intelligence specialists and discuss why they joined the world's most powerful Navy, their experiences serving on an aircraft carrier, career advancement, and much more. This is a candid conversation you won't want to miss!

This morning, I joined @USNavyCNO, @NavyMCPON, and other Sailors in the Pentagon's Hall of Heroes to celebrate our Navy's 251st birthday and honor the generations of @USNavy Sailors that have stood our continuous watch.

For 251 years, generations of Americans have raised their right hand, gone to sea, stood the watch, and answered whenever our Nation called. Chief of Naval Operations Adm. Daryl Caudle told service members during a ceremony at the Pentagon today that as we begin our 252nd year, we will continue to build the readiness and lethality necessary to deter aggression and, if deterrence fails, fight and win. Happy 251st Birthday, U.S. Navy!

Happy 251st birthday to the most powerful navy in the world! 🎂 ⚓ 🇺🇸 As Chief of Naval Operations Adm. Daryl Caudle reflects on our rich history, he reminds us of the traditions, heritage, and foundational principles that continue to guide our Sailors today. Join us as we celebrate 251 years of U.S. Navy history and the generations of Sailors who have served around the globe with honor, courage and commitment.

Today, we pause to remember the 17 Sailors who were killed and the 37 who were injured during the terrorist attack on USS Cole (DDG 67) on Oct. 12, 2000. We will never forget their sacrifice and the crew’s bravery as they conducted more than 96 hours of sustained damage control to save their ship. #Remember67# #USSCole# #NeverForget#