CNO addresses Midshipmen following a 58 to 12 win over Army.
East Rutherford, N.J. (Dec. 07, 2002) Admiral Vern Clark, Chief of Naval Operations (CNO) visits with the U.S. Navys Midshipmen in the locker room as he personally congratulates them on their victory over the A... more
Navy and USMC leadership celebrate Navy victory over Army
East Rutherford, N.J. (Dec. 07, 2002) General William Nyland, Assistant Commandant of the Marine Corps smiles along with The Honorable Gordon England, Secretary of the Navy, who punches knuckles with Admiral Ve... more
Gen. Eric K. Shinseki, Army Chief of Staff, Adm. Vern Clark, Chief of ...
East Rutherford, N.J. (Dec. 07, 2002) As a show of unity and tradition at the end of each Army-Navy Game, the military leadership of both services stand as one as they join their Midshipmen and Cadets during th... more
Chief of Naval Operations (CNO) Mike Mullen addresses the Naval War Co...
Newport, R.I. (Jun. 14, 2006) Chief of Naval Operations (CNO) Mike Mullen addresses the Naval War College's Current Strategy Forum in Spruance Auditorium. The Current Strategy Forum is the capstone event of the... more
Admiral Vern Clark, Chief of Naval Operations & Bronze Star awardee fr...
Cincinnati, Ohio (Sep. 03, 2002) Admiral Vern Clark, Chief of Naval Operations, proudly displays an award citation with Mr. Harold Hartman from Monfort Heights, Ohio. Hartman received the citation after being ... more
Chief of Naval Operations (CNO) Adm. Jonathan Greenert greets Sailors ...
PACIFIC OCEAN (Jul. 18, 2012) Chief of Naval Operations (CNO) Adm. Jonathan Greenert greets Sailors upon arriving aboard the aircraft carrier USS Nimitz (CVN 68) for the Great Green Fleet demonstration portion ... more
Secretary of the Navy Ray Mabus and Chief of Naval
Secretary of the Navy Ray Mabus and Chief of Naval Operations, Adm. Jonathan Greenert arrive aboard the aircraft carrier USS Nimitz (CVN 68) for the transfer of biofuel during the Great Green Fleet Demonstratio... more
Chief of Naval Operations Adm. John Richardson speaks to Sailors durin...
PEARL HARBOR (Jul. 15, 2016) Chief of Naval Operations Adm. John Richardson speaks to Sailors during an all-hands call at Sharkey Theater on Joint Base Pearl Harbor-Hickam. Richardson is in Hawaii visiting vari... more
The CNO speaks to the crew of USS Nimitz.
PACIFIC OCEAN (Jul. 18, 2012) Chief of Naval Operations (CNO) Adm. Jonathan Greenert, speaks to the crew during the Great Green Fleet demonstration portion of the Rim of the Pacific (RIMPAC) 2012 exercise aboar... more
The CNO speaks to media and crewmembers aboard USS Nimitz.
PACIFIC OCEAN (Jul. 18, 2012) Chief of Naval Operations (CNO) Adm. Jonathan Greenert speaks to media and crewmembers aboard the aircraft carrier USS Nimitz (CVN 68) about biofuel during the Great Green Fleet de... more
Capt. Michael W. Baze, commanding officer of amphibious assault ship U...
PACIFIC OCEAN (Jul. 15, 2016) Capt. Michael W. Baze, commanding officer of amphibious assault ship USS America (LHA 6), explains the new engineering control equipment of the ship to Chief of Naval Operations Ad... more
The CNO speaks to media and crewmembers aboard USS Nimitz.
PACIFIC OCEAN (Jul. 18, 2012) Chief of Naval Operations (CNO) Adm. Jonathan Greenert speaks to media and crewmembers aboard the aircraft carrier USS Nimitz (CVN 68) about biofuel during the Great Green Fleet de... more
The CNO speaks to the crew of USS Nimitz.
PACIFIC OCEAN (Jul. 18, 2012) Chief of Naval Operations (CNO) Adm. Jonathan Greenert speaks to the crew during the Great Green Fleet demonstration portion of the Rim of the Pacific (RIMPAC) 2012 exercise aboard... more
Secretary of the Navy (SECNAV) the Honorable Ray Mabus and Chief of Na...
PACIFIC OCEAN (Jul. 18, 2012) Secretary of the Navy (SECNAV) the Honorable Ray Mabus and Chief of Naval Operations (CNO) Adm. Jonathan Greenert arrive aboard the aircraft carrier USS Nimitz (CVN 68) for the tra... more
Chief of Naval Operations Adm. John Richardson addresses the crew of a...
PACIFIC OCEAN (Jul. 15, 2016) Chief of Naval Operations Adm. John Richardson addresses the crew of amphibious assault ship USS America (LHA 6) via the 1MC announcement system while visiting the ship. America is... more
Secretary of the Navy (SECNAV) the Honorable Ray Mabus and Chief of Na...
PACIFIC OCEAN (Jul. 18, 2012) Secretary of the Navy (SECNAV) the Honorable Ray Mabus and Chief of Naval Operations (CNO) Adm. Jonathan Greenert depart the guided-missile destroyer USS Chafee (DDG 90) in a MH-60... more
The SECNAV and CNO speak at a press conference.
PACIFIC OCEAN (Jul. 18, 2012) Secretary of the Navy (SECNAV) the Honorable Ray Mabus and Chief of Naval Operations (CNO) Adm. Jonathan Greenert speak at a press conference during the Great Green Fleet demonstra... more
The CNO reviews his speech in the commanding office's in-port cabin.
PACIFIC OCEAN (Jul. 18, 2012) Chief of Naval Operations (CNO) Adm. Jonathan Greenert, reviews his speech in the commanding officer's in-port cabin aboard the aircraft carrier USS Nimitz (CVN 68) while aboard to... more
Chief of Naval Operations Adm. John Richardson speaks to Sailors durin...
PEARL HARBOR (Jul. 15, 2016) Chief of Naval Operations Adm. John Richardson speaks to Sailors during an all-hands call at Sharkey Theater on Joint Base Pearl Harbor-Hickam. Richardson is in Hawaii visiting vari... more
The SECNAV and CNO speak at a press conference.
PACIFIC OCEAN (Jul. 18, 2012) Secretary of the Navy the Honorable Ray Mabus and Chief of Naval Operations (CNO) Adm. Jonathan Greenert speak at a press conference during the Great Green Fleet demonstration port... more
In this file photo taken Dec. 30, 1986, Adm. Frank B. Kelso II, comma...
NORFOLK (Dec. 30, 1986) In this file photo taken Dec. 30, 1986, Adm. Frank B. Kelso II, commander in chief, U.S. Atlantic Fleet, tours the battleship USS Iowa (BB 61). Kelso, 79, died Sunday, June 23, 2013, fol... more
In this file photo taken June 29, 1990, Adm. Frank B. Kelso II speaks ...
NORFOLK (Jun. 29, 1990) In this file photo taken June 29, 1990, Adm. Frank B. Kelso II speaks during the change of command ceremony at which he is replaced by Adm. Leon A. Edney as Commander in Chief, US Atlant... more
An informal portrait of Chief of Naval Operations (CNO) Adm. Frank B. ...
FILE PHOTO (Aug. 24, 1990) An informal portrait of Chief of Naval Operations (CNO) Adm. Frank B. Kelso II, on Aug. 24, 1990. Kelso, 79, died Sunday, June 23, 2013, following injuries sustained from a fall earli... more
In this file photo taken Sept. 7, 1990, Chief of Naval Operations (CN...
SAN DIEGO (Sep. 07, 1990) In this file photo taken Sept. 7, 1990, Chief of Naval Operations (CNO) Adm. Frank B. Kelso II addresses crew members aboard the amphibious assault ship USS Belleau Wood (LHA 3). Kels... more
In this file photo taken July 4, 1991, Chief of Naval Operations Adm. ...
NORFOLK (Jul. 04, 1991) In this file photo taken July 4, 1991, Chief of Naval Operations Adm. Frank B. Kelso II speaks during the commissioning of the guided-missile destroyer USS Arleigh Burke (DDG 51). Kelso,... more
In this file photo taken July 4, 1991, Chief of Naval Operations Adm. ...
NORFOLK (Jul. 04, 1991) In this file photo taken July 4, 1991, Chief of Naval Operations Adm. Frank B. Kelso II shares a laugh with another flag officer following his arrival at Naval Air Station Norfolk to tak... more
An official U.S. Navy portrait of the 24th Chief of Naval Operations (...
WASHINGTON (Sep. 21, 1991) An official U.S. Navy portrait of the 24th Chief of Naval Operations (CNO) Adm. Frank B. Kelso II. The photo is dated Sept. 21, 1991. (U.S. Navy photo by Photographer's Mate 3rd Class... more
In this file photo taken Oct. 1, 1991, Chief of Naval Operations (CNO)...
ARLINGTON, Va. (Oct. 01, 1991) In this file photo taken Oct. 1, 1991, Chief of Naval Operations (CNO) Adm. Frank B. Kelso II answers a reporter's question during a press conference at the Pentagon regarding the... more
In this file photo taken Oct. 1, 1991, Chief of Naval Operations (CNO)...
ARLINGTON, Va. (Oct. 01, 1991) In this file photo taken Oct. 1, 1991, Chief of Naval Operations (CNO) Adm. Frank B. Kelso II answers a reporter's question during a press conference at the Pentagon regarding the... more
In this file photo taken Jan. 30, 1993, Chief of Naval Operations (CN...
SUBIC BAY, Philippines (Jan. 30, 1992) In this file photo taken Jan. 30, 1993, Chief of Naval Operations (CNO) Adm. Frank B. Kelso II tours the Fleet Mail Center. (U.S. Navy photo by Journalist 2nd Class Roger ... more
In this file photo from Feb. 13, 1992, Chief of Naval Operations (CNO)...
ARLINGTON, Va. (Feb. 13, 1992) In this file photo from Feb. 13, 1992, Chief of Naval Operations (CNO) Adm. Frank B. Kelso II, answers questions during an interview at the Pentagon. Kelso, 79, died Sunday, June... more
In this file photo from July 1993, Chief of Naval Operations (CNO) Adm...
MEDITERRANEAN SEA (Jul. 19, 1993) In this file photo from July 1993, Chief of Naval Operations (CNO) Adm. Frank B. Kelso II speaks to Sailors and Marines on the flight deck of the amphibious transport dock ship... more
In this file photo taken July 26, 1993, side boys salute as Chief of N...
ADRIATIC SEA (Jul. 26, 1993) In this file photo taken July 26, 1993, side boys salute as Chief of Naval Operations (CNO) Adm. Frank B. Kelso II arrives for a visit aboard the aircraft carrier USS Theodore Roose... more
In this file photo taken Dec. 13, 1993, Chief of Naval Operations (CNO...
ARABIAN SEA (Dec. 13, 1993) In this file photo taken Dec. 13, 1993, Chief of Naval Operations (CNO) Adm. Frank B. Kelso II, is welcomed aboard by Personnelman 3rd Class Ruiz in the hangar bay of the aircraft ca... more
Master Chief Petty Officer of the Navy (MCPON) Terry Scott speaks with...
Okinawa, Japan (Mar. 31, 1999) Master Chief Petty Officer of the Navy (MCPON) Terry Scott speaks with Hospital Corpsman 1st Class Joseph Speranza and Hospital Corpsman 1s Class Tessie Delossantos while having l... more
Master Chief Petty Officer of the Navy (MCPON) Terry Scott greets Rear...
Okinawa, Japan (Mar. 31, 1999) Master Chief Petty Officer of the Navy (MCPON) Terry Scott greets Rear Adm. Rick Ruehe, Commander Task Force Seventy Six (CTF-76), while making a visit aboard the amphibious assau... more
Adm. Vern Clark, CNO
WASHINGTON, D.C. (Jul. 21, 2000) Official portrait of Admiral Vern Clark, 27th Chief of Naval Operations (CNO). Admiral Clark is a native of Sioux City, Iowa, and former Commander in Chief U.S. Atlantic Fleet ... more
SECNAV swearing in
WASHINGTON, DC (May. 24, 2001) The 72nd Secretary of Navy, The Honorable Gordon R. England, center, in congratulated by Admiral Vern Clark, right, Chief of Naval Operations, and General James L. Jones, left, ... more
Naval District Washington chief petty officer selectees march through ...
WASHINGTON (Sep. 14, 2001) Naval District Washington chief petty officer selectees march through family members and shipmates at the Navy Memorial to begin their pinning ceremony, welcoming them to the Chief's ... more
A Naval District Washington chief petty officer is pinned by family me...
WASHINGTON (Sep. 14, 2001) A Naval District Washington chief petty officer is pinned by family members at the Navy Memorial. The Vice Chief of Naval Operations Adm. Mark Ferguson presided over the ceremony welc... more
A Naval District Washington chief petty officer is pinned by shipmates...
WASHINGTON (Sep. 14, 2001) A Naval District Washington chief petty officer is pinned by shipmates at the Navy Memorial. The Vice Chief of Naval Operations Adm. Mark Ferguson presided over the ceremony welcoming... more
Admiral William Fallon, Vice Chief of Naval Operations, greets His Em...
Washington, D.C. (Sep. 16, 2001) Admiral William Fallon, Vice Chief of Naval Operations, greets His Eminence Theodore Cardinal McCarrick, Archbishop of Washington, following a Sept. 16 morning service held in ... more
MH-60S Introduction Ceremony w/CNO
Naval Air Station, North Island, CA (Feb. 08, 2002) Adm. Vern Clark, Chief of Naval Operations, praises the virtues of the Navys new MH-60S Knighthawk helicopter during a Fleet Introduction ceremony. The Knigh... more
SECNAV at 2003 Budget Meeting
(Feb. 13, 2002) Secretary of the Navy, The Honorable Gordon R. England, (center), accompanied by Commandant of the Marine Corps General James L. Jones, (right), and Chief of Naval Operations Admiral Vern Clark,... more
CNO replaces ID with CAC
At the Pentagon, Washington, D.C. (Mar. 11, 2002) Admiral Vern Clark, Chief of Naval Operations took time out from his busy schedule to replace his green military identification card (ID) with the new improved ... more
MCPON Change of Office
Washington, D.C. (Apr. 22, 2002) "Chiefs are the most important and influential leaders our Sailors deal with every day. That's why the MCPON's (Master Chief Petty Officer of the Navy) leadership in developing ... more
Purple Heart presentation at the Pentagon
Pentagon, Washington, D.C. (Apr. 26, 2002) Chief of Naval Operations Adm. Vern Clark presents the Purple Heart to retired Navy Lt. Kevin Shaeffer who sustained serious life threatening injuries, when the Navy C... more
CINCPACFLT Change of Command
Pearl Harbor, Hawaii (May. 04, 2002) Adm. Walter F. Doran and Chief of Naval Operations, Adm. Vern Clark, exchange salutes as part of the Commander In Chief, United States Pacific Fleet Change of Command ceremo... more
CNO addresses Annual Current Stategy Forum
Newport, RI (Jun. 12, 2002) Admiral Vern Clark, Chief of Naval Operations, outlines "Sea Power 21," the Navy's new operational construct, at the 52nd Annual Current Strategy Forum held at the Naval War College.... more
Admiral Vern Clark (CNO) speaks at Annual Strategy Forum
Newport, RI, (Jun. 12, 2002) Admiral Vern Clark, Chief of Naval Operations, outlines "Sea Power 21," the Navy's new operational construct, at the 52nd Annual Current Strategy Forum held at the Naval War College... more
2002 Sailors of Year
Washington, D.C. (Jul. 08, 2002) The Navy's 2002 Sailors of the Year pose for pictures after being awarded the Navy Commendation Medal by Adm. Vern Clark, Chief of Naval Operations (Far Left). Sailors of the Ye... more
Texas Keel authentication
Newport News, VA (Jul. 12, 2002) The Honorable Gordon R. England, Secretary of the Navy, addresses the employees of Northrop Grumman Newport News at the Keel authentication ceremony for the newest Virginia Cla... more
Admiral Vern Clark, Chief of Naval Operations
Suffolk, VA (Jul. 29, 2002) Admiral Vern Clark, Chief of Naval Operations, is interviewed by a Sailor from the Navy/Marine Corps News staff while visiting U.S. Joint Forces Command during exercise Millenium Cha... more
Admiral Vern Clark, Chief of Naval Operations, is given a tour of the ...
Naval Air Station Whidbey Island, Wash. (Jul. 31, 2002) Admiral Vern Clark, Chief of Naval Operations, is given a tour of the Naval Air Stations Aircraft Intermediate Maintaince Divison (AIMD). Admiral Clark a... more
Admiral Vern Clark, the Chief of Naval Operations and Master Chief Pet...
Naval Submarine Base, Bangor, Wash. (Jul. 31, 2002) Admiral Vern Clark, the Chief of Naval Operations and Master Chief Petty Officer of the Navy Terry Scott meet with Chief Petty Officers from the local area to... more
CNO visits 3rd Fleet.
Naval Station, San Diego, Calif. (Aug. 01, 2002) Admiral Vern Clark, Chief of Naval Operations (CNO) departs the U.S. Third Fleet Command ship USS Coronado (AGF 11), during a recent visit with Sailors and Mari... more
CNO attends change of command ceremony
Naval Air Station North Island, Calif. (Aug. 02, 2002) Chief of Naval Operations, Adm. Vern Clark is flanked between Vice Adm. Michael D. Malone and Adm. Walter F. Doran Commander, U.S. Pacific Fleet during a c... more
CNO speaks with Naval Officers Association members.
Naval Station Little Creek, Va. (Aug. 07, 2002) Admiral Vern Clark Chief of Naval Operations addresses the 30th National Naval Officers Association Conference held at Naval Station Little Creek. One of the Adm... more
Admiral Vern Clark, Chief of Naval Operations, addresses attendees dur...
Washington, D.C. (Aug. 30, 2002) Admiral Vern Clark, Chief of Naval Operations, addresses attendees during a retirement ceremony held for Vice Adm. Norbert R. Ryan, Chief of Naval Personnel and Deputy Chief of ... more
Admiral Vern Clark, Chief of Naval Operations, addresses attendees dur...
Washington, D.C. (Aug. 30, 2002) Admiral Vern Clark, Chief of Naval Operations, addresses attendees during a retirement ceremony held for Vice Adm. Norbert R. Ryan, Chief of Naval Personnel and Deputy Chief of ... more
Sailor assigned to the U.S. Navy's Ceremonial Guard stands at attentio...
Washington, D.C. (Aug. 30, 2002) A Sailor assigned to the U.S. Navy's Ceremonial Guard stands at attention during a retirement ceremony held for Vice Adm. Norbert R. Ryan, Chief of Naval Personnel and Deputy Ch... more
Admiral Vern Clark, Chief of Naval Operations, takes time to answer qu...
Cincinnati, Ohio (Sep. 03, 2002) Admiral Vern Clark, Chief of Naval Operations, takes time to answer questions from local Navy Reservists and Naval Reserve Officer Training Corps (NROTC) cadets gathered at the ... more
Admiral Vern Clark, Chief of Naval Operations, takes time to answer qu...
Cincinnati, Ohio (Sep. 03, 2002) Admiral Vern Clark, Chief of Naval Operations, takes time to answer questions from members of the U.S. Naval Sea Cadet Corps, Navy Reservists, and Naval Reserve Officer Training... more
CNO answers questions from Navy Reservists and NRORTC cadets
Cincinnati, Ohio (Sep. 03, 2002) Admiral Vern Clark, Chief of Naval Operations, takes time to answer questions from local Navy Reservists and Naval Reserve Officer Training Corps (NROTC) cadets gathered at the ... more
Rear Adm. Gerry L. Hoewing (right), Chief of Naval Personnel, is promo...
Arlington, Va. (Sep. 07, 2002) Rear Adm. Gerry L. Hoewing (right), Chief of Naval Personnel, is promoted to Vice Admiral by Adm. Vern Clark, Chief of Naval Operations, on behalf of the President of the United S... more
Adm. Clark candid photo
Washington D.C. (Sep. 09, 2002) Adm. Vern Clark, Chief of Naval Operations, enjoys a beautiful sunny day at the Washington Navy Yard, during ceremonies honoring Adm. Madhvendra Singh, Chief of Naval Staff, Indi... more
CNO and MCPON accept a donation from the Navy League.
Washington, D.C. (Sep. 11, 2002) Admiral Vern Clark, Chief of Naval Operations and Master Chief Petty Officer of the Navy Terry Scott, accept a donation from the Navy League. Contributors from the left are Adm... more
A bell donated by the late Adm. Arleigh Burke was recovered from the ...
Pentagon, Arlington, Va., (Sep. 11, 2002) A bell donated by the late Adm. Arleigh Burke, the Navy's most famous destroyer squadron combat commander and three-time Chief of Naval Operations, was recovered from t... more
Rear Adm. Joseph Krol, Deputy Chief of Naval Operations, addresses the...
Pentagon, Arlington, Va., (Sep. 11, 2002) During a dedication ceremony held at the Pentagon one year after the terrorist attacks on America, Rear Adm. Joseph Krol, Deputy Chief of Naval Operations, addresses th... more
Adm. Vern Clark, Chief of Naval Operations, addresses the families and...
Pentagon, Arlington, Va., (Sep. 11, 2002) During a dedication ceremony held at the Pentagon one year after the terrorist attacks on America, Adm. Vern Clark, Chief of Naval Operations, addresses the families an... more
CNO talks with student
Naval Submarine Base New London, Conn. (Sep. 17, 2002) Lt. James Moore, a student of the submarine course electronic classroom, talks with Adm. Vern Clark, Chief of Naval Operations (CNO) about the schools tra... more
CNO comments on Sea Power 21
Naval Submarine Base New London, Conn. (Sep. 17, 2002) Adm. Vern Clark, Chief of Naval Operations (CNO) comments on Sea Power-21 to attendees of the 2002 Joint Undersea Warfare Technology Conference hosted by ... more
MCPON uses submarine simulator
Naval Submarine Base New London, Conn. (Sep. 17, 2002) Chief Electronics Technician Brad Johnston of Eldtron, Pa., sits by to assist Adm. Vern Clark, Chief of Naval Operations (CNO), as he watches Master Chief... more
CNO conducts leadership call
Naval Submarine Base New London, Conn. (Sep. 17, 2002) Admiral Vern Clark, Chief of Naval Operations (CNO) conducts a leadership call with area commanding officers to discuss the future of Navy sea power and o... more
The U.S. Navy Blue Angels Flight Demonstration Team performs special f...
Naval Air Station Oceana, Va. (Sep. 20, 2002) The U.S. Navy Blue Angels Flight Demonstration Team performs special flight manuvers during a flight demonstration at the 2002 Neptune Festival Air Show. The Blue... more
A close up shot of the Legion of Merit as it hangs on a presentation f...
Washington, D.C. (Sep. 24, 2002) A close up shot of the Legion of Merit as it hangs on a presentation frame which was presented to Vice Admiral Cees van Duyvendijk, Commander in Chief, Royal Netherlands Navy, b... more
Presented the Legion of Merit by Admiral Vern Clark, Chief of Naval Op...
Washington, D.C. (Sep. 24, 2002) Presented the Legion of Merit by Admiral Vern Clark, Chief of Naval Operations (CNO), Vice Admiral Cees van Duyvendijk, Commander in Chief, Royal Netherlands Navy (center), talk... more
Admiral Vern Clark, Chief of Naval Operations (CNO) (Right) stands wit...
Washington, D.C. (Sep. 24, 2002) Admiral Vern Clark, Chief of Naval Operations (CNO) (Right) stands with Vice Admiral Cees van Duyvendijk, Commander in Chief of the Royal Netherlands Navy (center) speaking with... more
Admiral Vern Clark, Chief of Naval Operations, speaks to a full audito...
Virginia Beach, Va. (Oct. 02, 2002) Admiral Vern Clark, Chief of Naval Operations, speaks to a full auditorium at the Virginia Beach Convention Center about the future of the U.S. Navy. Adm. Clark is in Virgin... more
Admiral Vern Clark, Chief of Naval Operations is takes questions from ...
Virginia Beach,Va. (Oct. 02, 2002) Admiral Vern Clark, Chief of Naval Operations is takes questions from local media at the Virginia Beach Convention Center. Admiral Clark is in Virginia Beach attending the U.... more
Admiral Vern Clark, Chief of Naval Operations, speaks with Lt. Cmdr. P...
Naval Station, Norfolk, Va. (Oct. 02, 2002) Admiral Vern Clark, Chief of Naval Operations, speaks with Lt. Cmdr. Pat Garrison and members of Task Force Web during his walking tour of the warfare exposition held... more
Admiral Vern Clark, Chief of Naval Operations congratulates Mr. John B...
ARLINGTON, Va. (Oct. 04, 2002) Admiral Vern Clark, Chief of Naval Operations congratulates Mr. John Burlage, Senior Staff Writer for Navy Times after presenting him the Superior Public Service Award. Burlage i... more
CNO address crew aboard USS La Salle.
Gaeta, Italy (Oct. 14, 2002) Admiral Vern Clark, Chief of Naval Operations (CNO), smiles after a Sailor asks for permission to be CNO for a day. Clark was aboard USS La Salle (AGF 3) addressing Sailors assigned... more
Millington, Tenn. (Oct. 18, 2002) Lt. Gus Kaminski, a member of the U.S. Navy's premiere exhibition skydiving team "Leap Frogs," signs autographs after a parachute exhibition at Naval Support Activity Mid-south... more
Leap Frogs
Millington, Tenn. (Oct. 18, 2002) A member of the U.S. Navy's premiere exhibition skydiving team the "Leap Frogs," lands at Naval Support Activity Mid-south during a exhibition. The U.S. Navy Parachute Team is... more
Leadership forum at Naval Support Activity Mid-South
Millington, Tenn. (Oct. 25, 2002) Adm. Vern Clark, Chief of Naval Operations (CNO), speaks with senior enlisted personnel during a leadership forum at Naval Support Activity Mid-South. The forum, lead by Maste... more
Admiral Vern Clark, Chief of Naval Personnel, spends time with visitin...
Pentagon, Arlington, Va. (Nov. 05, 2002) Adm. Vern Clark, Chief of Naval Operations, enjoys an office call with visiting NASCAR race driver Mike Wallace (left), his daughter Lindsey, and wife Carla, along with ... more
USS Preble (DDG 88) commissioning ceremony
Boston, Mass. (Nov. 09, 2002) Mrs. Connie Rae Clark, wife of Admiral Vern Clark, Chief of Naval Operations talks with Admiral Robert J. Natter, Commander, U.S. Fleet Forces Command prior to the USS Preble's (DD... more
Sailors assigned to the newly commissioned destroyer USS Preble (DDG 8...
Boston, Mass. (Nov. 09, 2002) Sailors assigned to the newly commissioned destroyer USS Preble (DDG 88) man the rails as the guided missile destroyer is brought to life and into naval service. The guided missil... more
USS Preble (DDG 88) commissioning ceremony
Boston, Mass. (Nov. 09, 2002) Mrs. Connie Rae Clark, wife of Admiral Vern Clark, Chief of Naval Operations (CNO) talks with Senator Edward Kennedy of Massachusetts prior to the commissioning of the guided missi... more
Admiral Vern Clark, Chief of Naval Operations
Pentagon, Arlington Va. (Nov. 15, 2002) Admiral Vern Clark, Chief of Naval Operations (CNO) signs his Combined Federal Campaign (CFC) pledge card while Yeoman 1st Class Laura Ross, CFC team captain for Navy hea... more
The U.S. Navy and Marine Corps� senior leadership recognize six separa...
Arlington, Va. (Nov. 19, 2002) The U.S. Navy and Marine Corps senior leadership recognize six separate commands for their tremendous safety record. From right, U.S. Marine Corps General William Nyland, Assista... more
Remote mine-hunting system
Panama City, Fla. (Nov. 26, 2002) Adm. Vern Clark, Chief of Naval Operations (CNO), and Rear Adm. Mike Mathis talk to Mr. Guy Santora of the Naval Sea Systems Commands (NAVSEA) Coastal Systems Station, who brie... more
NAVSEA Coastal Systems Station
Panama City, Fla. (Nov. 26, 2002) Adm. Vern Clark, Chief of Naval Operations (CNO), listens to Mr. Steve Castelin of the Naval Sea Systems Commands (NAVSEA) Coastal Systems Station as he discusses the future of... more
Naming of the next Nimitz Class aircraft carrier USS George H. W. Bush...
Arlington, Va., The Pentagon (Dec. 09, 2002) Former President George H.W. Bush (center), the 41st President of the United States examines a model of CVN 77, the U.S. Navys 10th Nimitz-class aircraft carrier off... more
Admiral Bulent Alpakaya, Commander of Turkish Naval Forces is presente...
Washington, D.C. (Dec. 11, 2002) Admiral Bulent Alpakaya, Commander of Turkish Naval Forces is presented the Legion of Merit by Admiral Vern Clark, Chief of Naval Operations (CNO) during a full honors ceremony ... more
Admiral Vern Clark, Chief of Naval Operations (CNO) speaks to recipien...
Washington D.C. (Dec. 12, 2002) Admiral Vern Clark, Chief of Naval Operations (CNO) speaks to recipients of this years Recruiter of the Year awards, inside the auditorium of the Navy Memorial. The CNO wanted t... more