Distinguished Sailors: First-Day-Of-Issue Ceremony

Date: Thursday February 4th
Time: 10:30 am
Location: The United States Navy Memorial, The Arleigh and Roberta Burke Theatre 701 Pennsylvania Avenue, N.W. Washington DC

Ceremony Details

Master of Ceremonies

Susan M. Brownell

Vice President, Supply Management
United States Postal Service

Presentation of Colors

United States Navy Ceremonial Guard

National Anthem

Musician First Class Shana Sullivan

Soloist, United States Navy Band

Invocation

Commander Melody Goodwin

Chaplain Corps, United States Navy
Naval District Washington Staff Chaplain

Welcome

Rear Admiral Edward K. Walker, Jr.

Supply Corps, United States Navy (Ret.)
President, United States Navy Memorial

Introduction of Honored Guests

Susan M. Brownell

Official Dedication

The Honorable John E. Potter

Postmaster General and Chief Executive Officer
United States Postal Service

Remarks

The Honorable Juan M. Garcia, III

Assistant Secretary of the Navy
(Man Power and Reserve Affairs)

Vice Admiral Samuel J. Locklear, III

Director, Navy Staff
United States Navy

David A. Rosenberg, Ph.D.

Naval Historian/Captain
United States Navy Reserve

Closing

Susan M. Brownell