Acting Secretary Releases Message to the Fleet
Story Number: NNS030212-06
2/12/2003
Special message from the Acting Secretary of the Navy
WASHINGTON (NNS) -- The following is a message from the new Acting Secretary of the Navy Hansford T. Johnson to Department of the Navy uniformed and civilian personnel:
Greetings. On Feb. 7, 2003, President George W. Bush named me acting Secretary of the Navy. Our Navy and Marine Corps team has a remarkable history of service and dedication to our nation, and I am honored and proud to serve as your secretary.
The President of the United States and the Secretary of Defense have noted this is a time of great consequence for our country. Fortunately, our department has been blessed with the great leadership of Secretary of the Navy Gordon R. England and Under Secretary Susan M. Livingstone during these historic times. We salute these two great Americans for their service and vision as they leave the Department of the Navy and look forward to meeting the challenges still facing our Navy-Marine Corps team.
Chief of Naval Operations Adm. Vern Clark, Commandant of the Marine Corps Gen. Michael Hagee and I pledge to keep the Navy and Marine Corps at the forward edge of our military's transformation and focused on our combat capability. We will focus on our preparations to carry out our mission and equipping our men and women in uniform with the tools they need to fight and win.
To each of you who dedicate your lives to protect and serve our nation, I pledge my greatest efforts to improve your quality of workplace as well as your quality of life. The leadership team will work to ensure you are prepared and equipped to accomplish your mission. We are positive these investments, as they have for 227 years, will pay great dividends for America.
Together, we will meet every challenge. It is my honor to serve you. Semper fidelis and sail proud!
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