NAS Pensacola's MWR 9/11 Silent Remembrance Walk
Naval Air Station (NAS) Pensacola's Morale, Welfare and Recreation (MWR) department hosted its annual 9/11 Silent Remembrance Walk Sept. 11. The event, held on the sidewalks throughout the installation's Portside lawn area, is designed to honor and remember the nearly 3,000 lives lost during the tragic events Sept. 11, 2001, and recognize the bravery of first responders, survivors and those affected by the attacks.
Nearly 1,000 service members and civilian employees participated in the event, during which NAS Pensacola-area Fiscal Year 2026 Chief Petty Officer (CPO) Selects provided a history of the tragic events and lead a moment of silence before the walk.
Members of the installation's Fire and Emergency Services Gulf Coast (F&ESGC) led the walk, a tribute to the nearly 350 New York City Fire Department personnel killed while responding during the Sept. 11 attacks at the World Trade Center, followed by CPO Selects and students in training.
The annual event, designed to serve as a reminder of the resilience and unity that emerged in the face of unimaginable loss, also serves as a collective commitment to never forget, encouraging reflection, education and a shared sense of purpose in preserving the memory of 9/11 for future generations.
PENSACOLA, Fla. -- Fiscal Year 2026 Chief Petty Officer Selects lead a moment of silence before the Naval Air Station (NAS) Pensacola Morale, Welfare and Recreation (MWR) department's 9/11 Silent Remembrance Walk Sept. 11 at the installation's Portside Lawn. Nearly 3,000 individuals were killed during the early morning Sept. 11 attacks, including 343 firefighters, 37 Port Authority police officers, and 23 NYPD officers in New York City, along with 55 military personnel at the Pentagon.
PENSACOLA, Fla. -- Flags adorn the walkway of Naval Air Station (NAS) Pensacola's Portside Lawn during the air station's Morale, Welfare and Recreation (MWR) department's 9/11 Silent Remembrance Walk Sept. 11. Nearly 3,000 individuals were killed during the early morning Sept. 11 attacks, including 343 firefighters, 37 Port Authority police officers, and 23 NYPD officers in New York City, along with 55 military personnel at the Pentagon.
PENSACOLA, Fla. -- Fire and Emergency Services Gulf Coast (F&ESGC) firefighters participate in Naval Air Station (NAS) Pensacola's Morale, Welfare and Recreation (MWR) department's 9/11 Silent Remembrance Walk Sept. 11 on the installation's Portside Lawn. Nearly 3,000 individuals were killed during the early morning Sept. 11 attacks, including 343 firefighters, 37 Port Authority police officers, and 23 NYPD officers in New York City, along with 55 military personnel at the Pentagon.
PENSACOLA, FLa. -- Service members and civilian employees participate in the Naval Air Station (NAS) Pensacola Morale, Welfare and Recreation (MWR) department's 9/11 Silent Remembrance Walk Sept. 11 at the installation's Portside Lawn. Nearly 3,000 individuals were killed during the early morning Sept. 11 attacks, including 343 firefighters, 37 Port Authority police officers, and 23 NYPD officers in New York City, along with 55 military personnel at the Pentagon.
34th CNO Sends First Message to the Fleet
It is the honor of a lifetime to serve as your 34th Chief of Naval Operations.
Going forward, our mission is clear: the U.S. Navy will deliver peace through strength, securing our national interests and prosperity. We exist for prompt and sustained combat at sea, preserving freedom of navigation, safeguarding global commerce and deterring those who threaten America’s values and sovereignty.
We stand at an inflection point – an era marked by great power competition, proliferating threats, rapid technological convergence and an increasingly contested maritime domain. To prevail, we must build and sustain a Navy that is ready to fight and win – today, tomorrow and well into the future. At the center of this vision is the Sailor – our main weapon system. We will put them first by relentlessly pursuing full-spectrum readiness, deepening cross-domain integration, harnessing innovation at speed and strengthening our warrior ethos.
With our unmatched Sailors manning the helm, supported by strong Navy families, our Navy will continue to be resilient, agile, globally present and combat credible. We will align tightly with national defense priorities, expand our ability to integrate with Joint Force and Allied partners and preserve our enduring advantage at sea.
To meet this imperative, we will view everything we do through an operational lens focused on the Foundry, the Fleet and the way we Fight.
The Foundry represents the enduring sum of our total force, shore infrastructure, maintenance depots, schoolhouses, industrial base and intellectual capital required to generate, sustain and modernize naval power. Every ounce of sea power we wield originates in the Foundry; it is the bedrock of our Navy. Without a strong Foundry, there is no Fleet.
The Fleet is forged in the Foundry and is our Nation’s decisive instrument of maritime power. Comprised of people, platforms and payloads, it is designed to deter aggression, project power and secure our national interests on and from the sea. Tempered by our resolve, our Fleet is world-class, battle-ready and second to none.
Fighting is our ultimate honor and sacred responsibility – delivering violence on behalf of the Nation when called. For nearly 250 years, the U.S. Navy has honed its toughness, tenacity and ingenuity to secure victory. But we must fight differently in the future. In today’s rapidly evolving landscape, we will innovate, adapt and integrate cutting edge technologies at the speed of relevance. And we will deliver and refine the Navy Warfighting Concept and develop a new Navy Deterrence Concept, both anchored in peace through strength.
At the end of my tenure, success will be measured by five results: platforms delivered and repaired on time, fully manned and combat ready ships, ordnance production meeting contracted demand, backlogs in repair parts eliminated and Sailors trained to the highest levels of mastery.
Through disciplined execution, we will increase our lethality and preserve our sustained advantage. To achieve this, we are calibrating our sights, refining our course and transforming our approach of solving our Navy’s toughest problems. Guided by the Navy Warfighting and Deterrence Concepts, we will develop and execute a holistic Campaign Plan that delivers the warfighting capability and capacity necessary to win in the 21st century.
I look forward to working for the 79th Secretary of the Navy, the Honorable John C. Phelan, as we ensure our Navy remains the most lethal, survivable and globally dominant maritime fighting force in the world.
My thanks to Admiral James Kilby for manning the helm of our Navy as your Acting-Chief of Naval Operations.
To maintain transparency and unity of effort, I will release a series of “CNO Notes” – or “C-Notes” – providing guidance and direction to the Fleet.
I am proud to serve alongside you – America’s Sailors – as we embark on this next chapter in our Navy’s history.
Built in the Foundry – Tempered in the Fleet – Forged to Fight.
September is National Preparedness Month, recognized as a time to prepare for emergencies and natural disasters.
Every September, the Federal Emergency Management Agency (FEMA) leads a nationwide effort to encourage individuals, families, communities, and businesses to prepare for emergencies and disasters through National Preparedness Month (NPM). Established in 2004, this annual campaign emphasizes the importance of proactive planning and readiness in the face of natural and man-made disasters.
Disasters can strike at any time and in any place—whether it’s a hurricane, wildfire, earthquake, flood or even a public health emergency. While consequences can be devastating, impacts of a disastrous event can be mitigated through preparation. National Preparedness Month aims to educate and empower individuals to take practical steps which can reduce risks and improve community resilience.
According to FEMA, only about 40 percent of Americans have a basic emergency kit or plan in place. National Preparedness Month strives to close this gap by highlighting preparedness actions that are simple but vital.
According to ready.gov, there are several steps that we can all take to be better prepared when disaster strikes.
Make a Plan: Create a family emergency plan. Know where you will go, how you will get there, and how you will communicate when disaster strikes.
Build a Kit: Prepare a disaster supply kit with essentials like food, water, and medical supplies.
Stay Informed: Sign up for local emergency alerts and follow preparedness guidelines from agencies like FEMA.
National Preparedness Month is a vital reminder that disasters do not wait, preparedness can’t either. By dedicating time each September to learn, plan, and act, Americans can help ensure their safety and the resilience of their communities.
For more information on how you and your family can be best prepared if and when disaster strikes, visit www.ready.gov or the National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration at www.noaa.gov and www.weather.gov.
The Pensacola- Area Navy Ball
Tickets
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250th Pensacola Area Navy Ball (E-4 and Junior)
250th Pensacola Area Navy Ball (E-5)
250th Pensacola Area Navy Ball (E-6)
250th Pensacola Area Navy Ball (E-7 and Above)
250th Pensacola Area Navy Ball (Civilians)
Points of Contact:
HMC Trier Lane - trier.n.lane.mil@health.mil or HM1 Shikia Suggs - shikia.l.suggs.mil@health.mil
Individuals interested in more information are advised to email both Lane and Suggs for tracking purposes.
Credits:
Bruce Cummins, NAS Pensacola Public Affairs Officer; Garrett Dipuma, NAS Pensacola Public Affairs Office;