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Today, the U.S. Navy celebrates 249 years of bravery, dedication, and service. On this special day, let's acknowledge those who serve tirelessly. Have you ever wondered about famous personalities who served in the Navy? Dive into our blog to learn about famous Naval personnel you may not know about. https://bit.ly/4eAu3se #USNavyBirthday

So proud of my classmate, company mate, and friend RADM Jim Waters for the impact he is making on the fleet and our nation as he leads U. S. Navy recruiting. I have been recruiting for nearly thirty years and observed three effective recruiting concepts in this post that I wanted to share with you to help you recruit talent. Feel free to share what you or your organization have done that aligns with these concepts in the comments section. 1) Recognition is a great way to tell your organization's story as you recruit talent. How can you follow this example and, by recognizing those in your group who have achieved success and highlight those joining it, attract prospective talent? Video is such a great vehicle yet I have noticed most organizations do absolutely nothing with this potent and cost-effective tool to tell their story and attract talent. Does your organization have a YouTube channel dedicated to sharing testimonials via video? 2) Joseph Campbell, the legendary scholar on mythology, talks about how "myth" is what morivates us. The story, what Campbell calls "the myth", is what he describes as a "field of reference." The myth of the Navy and the Marine Corps is something you do not just learn about as a midshipman at Annapolis, but something you experience for four years and become a part of. It is the same thing for every sailor and marine going through boot camp. The ritualistic and challenging indoctrination becomes a rite of passage to embark on the adventure to join the myth and become part of the lore. 3) Ceremony and ritual is something that much of our society has lost yet is an important facet of the human journey and is a very attractive concept, especially to young people who have no ritual in their lives. Rituals enable us to physically manifest our commitment to the myth and help us commit more deeply to it. What rituals have become part of your organization's story? How can you follow this example and create traditions and rituals that bring your team together and become part of your lore? Bravo Zulu to the Navy recruiting team and also to Navy Football for another win over Army! Go Navy! #recruiting #recruitingtips #myth #lore #armynavygame

The Importance of Balancing Military and Personal Life for Navy Personnel Discover the significance of finding a balance between military responsibilities and personal life as a member of the Navy. Learn why investing in relationships with loved ones at home is equally important as serving your country. #NavyLifeBalance #MilitaryAndFamily #BalancingResponsibilities #PersonalLifeMatters #NavyCommunity #LoveAndService #PrioritizingRelationships #NavyLifeTips #WorkLifeBalance #NavyPersonnel

Prioritizing the Culture of Service, What Lessons can be Taught from Military Service at Navy League of the United States’ #SeaAirSpace 2024 Sailor life offers unrivaled opportunities for young Americans seeking purpose and adventure, but such personal fulfillment is only possible amidst a service-wide culture of respect, duty, professionalism, and service to others. This extends beyond those in uniform, to include strong support for spouses and children. It also extends beyond the length of one’s time in service, as each Sailor, Marine, and Sentinel is expected to maintain the integrity and strength of character developed while in uniform even after transitioning out of service. How does America develop the greatest Sailors, Marines, and Sentinels in the world and how will we continue to do so? We heard from the senior enlisted members of these renowned sea services and learned about the tireless work they undertake to ensure that the quality of our servicemembers remain the envy of the world. Michael F. Kelly Heath Jones

The U.S. Navy is the world's largest and most powerful naval fleet, with many honors won during peacetime across the world's oceans and seas. The Navy is known for its unique traditions that differ from any other military branch. Its official flag is no exception, from its designated use to the design and where it fits in the line of various flags displayed on the mast of Navy ships. The rules of the sea are quite different than anywhere else in the world, as reflected in maritime law and Naval traditions. Check out the images below to learn more, including some fun facts that might surprise you!          #USNavy #NavyJack #Military #Veterans #Skillbridge       

The Importance of Balancing Military and Personal Life for Navy Personnel Discover the significance of finding a balance between military responsibilities and personal life as a member of the Navy. Learn why investing in relationships with loved ones at home is equally important as serving your country. #NavyLifeBalance #MilitaryAndFamily #BalancingResponsibilities #PersonalLifeMatters #NavyCommunity #LoveAndService #PrioritizingRelationships #NavyLifeTips #WorkLifeBalance #NavyPersonnel

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How strong is China’s navy? July 26 2024 China’s rapid naval buildup has allowed it to pull ahead of the U.S. Navy by the straightforward metric of number of battle force ships, and it continues to build at a rapid rate. The United States retains a large lead over the People’s Liberation Army navy by tonnage and a qualitative edge in several types of platforms – though the difference in quality is shrinking. The United States also works closely with other regional navies, though whether that will matter in crisis is open to debate.   On July 26, Brookings will host a discussion designed to assess the relative strengths of the world’s two most powerful navies. Reaching a clear but nuanced assessment of China’s naval strength is essential for U.S. strategy in Asia. Moving beyond the “quality versus quantity” debate, the discussion will focus on areas of relative strength and comparative assessment.  

Sharing for extended reach. Talon J. Burgess, MPA, is researching the dynamics of toxic leadership within the military and highlighting the role of observational learning and environmental conditioning in leader development.  You can contribute to his study to identify effective strategies to mitigate the negative impacts of toxic leaders and foster ethical, efficient, and people-focused leadership practices within the military.  Take the survey here. https://lnkd.in/gNB_DSVE #veterans #leaderdevelopment

Maritime Affairs Alliance members are invited to several prestigious networking and informative events with the Royal Canadian Navy, the Canadian Coast Guard, Industry Partners and of course members of the Navy League of Canada. We have a Super Weepers event next month - become a Maritime Affairs Alliance Member today! Contact Kara Arthurs (karthurs@navyleague.ca) or maritimeaffairs@navyleague.ca for more information #maritimeaffairs #defenceindustry #maritimeawareness #navyleagueofcanada #superweepers #navyoutlook