As we count down to the New Year, we look back at some of the significant events that happened in the year 2011 – a year that saw the passing of prominent figures, as well as a number of tragedies. In the annual poll of U.S. editors and news directors, the Navy SEALs’ raid at [...]

It has been four months since the tragedy that has come to be known as the single deadliest in the history of Naval Special Warfare led to the loss of twenty-two naval special warfare operatives, but concern for the families that they left behind continues. Among those who are engaged in efforts to support the [...]

A recent study was able to establish a profile for military women, identifying differences – as well as similarities – between the men and women who serve in our Armed Forces. The study was released on Thursday and was based on the results of a poll conducted last summer by the Pew Research Center. Women [...]

Family time is something that any family holds dear, and one of those special moments spent by parents with their children is story time at bedtime. That, however, is a luxury that a number of deployed parents do not get to enjoy with their children. Operation Record A Story is an effort of the San [...]

Children at the “Child at Street 11” care center in Singapore received holiday gifts from Sailors and Marines serving aboard the amphibious assault ship USS Makin Island, as well as a surprise visitor from the North Pole: Santa himself. The visit was part of the ship’s scheduled community service project, and Chief Warrant Officer Marc [...]

It is not easy to become a SEAL and stay a SEAL – but the challenges do not stop with the operatives alone. The nature of their work also puts a strain on their families, including their children. It is for this reason that the Navy SEAL Foundation has organized a summer camp especially for [...]