This yr, Rear Adm. John Menoni, Appearing Commander, Navy Installations Command, held the respect and privilege of being the visitor speaker for the occasion held on the Navy Memorial plaza and customer middle in Washington D.C. on 11 Nov.
The Navy Memorial plaza resonated with satisfaction because the Navy Band performed, the Honor Guard took their positions for the ceremony, and esteemed officers and distinguished visitors gathered to pay tribute to the courageous women and men who’ve served in the US Armed Forces.
“At the moment we, honor the veterans who’ve proudly served in our armed forces and thank them for his or her honor, braveness and dedication to our nice nation,” proclaimed Senior Chief Musician, Casey Campbell, the Grasp of Ceremonies.
Menoni, together with Rear Adm. Lacore, Commandant, Naval District Washington; Rear Adm. Frank Thorp, President and CEO of the Navy Memorial; Ms. Bethany Klein, Govt Director, Nationwide Capital Council of the Navy League; and Cmdr. Kermit Jones, Jr., Chaplain Corps, USN, comprised the official celebration of esteemed officers and distinguished visitors gathered to pay tribute to the courageous women and men who’ve served.
“Women and gents, please be part of me in recognizing of our veterans who’ve paved the best way for our future service members and who proceed the legacy of service with a spherical of applause,” stated Menoni. “Veterans Day is a chance to have a good time and specific our gratitude for individuals who have worn the uniform in service to our nation. It is usually a day of reflection and remembrance.”
In 1919, a nationwide vacation was established to commemorate the signing of the armistice between allied and German forces, ending the primary World Battle. In 1954, beneath President Eisenhower, Armistice Day grew to become Veterans Day, honoring all who’ve served in the US armed forces.
“In our honor our veterans previous and current, I want to spotlight the contributions of Sailors and Marines who’ve fought and received conflicts over the previous 248 years,” stated Menoni. “The Navy and Marine Corps crew additionally has a protracted and illustrious historical past of collaborating with navies from nations world wide. We’ve got witnessed firsthand the energy that arises from these partnerships constructed on respect, shared targets, and a dedication to the frequent good. This collaboration has served because the cornerstone of our collective maritime safety and international stability.”
Rear Admirals Menoni and Lacore accompanied the wreath bearer to the statue of The Lone Sailor and lay the wreath and observe a second of silence to conclude the ceremony.
“Veterans are sometimes the spine of our native communities, round our nice nation, in our nation’s capital, and particularly right here on the Navy Memorial,” stated Menoni.
Commander, Navy Installations Command is chargeable for worldwide U.S. Navy shore set up administration because the Navy’s shore integrator, designing and growing built-in options for sustainment, growth of Navy shore infrastructure, and execution and oversight of a number of high quality of life packages and providers. CNIC oversees 10 Navy areas, 70 bases, and greater than 48,000 staff who maintain the fleet, allow the fighter and help the household. Observe CNIC on social media: Fb, Fb.com/NavyInstallations; Twitter, @cnichq; and Instagram, @cnichq.
