by Dale Jenkins | Nov 11, 2025 | Featured Updates, Updates
As a former naval officer, Veterans Day always brings a deep sense of reflection for me. I think about the sailors I served alongside, the veterans who came before us, and those who continue to stand watch today. Each carries a story of courage and commitment—often...
by Dale Jenkins | Sep 19, 2025 | Updates
by Dale Jenkins | Sep 11, 2025 | Published Articles
On this Patriot Day, we honor those lost on September 11, 2001, and the many who rose in service afterward. The U.S. Navy, like all branches of our armed forces, stood ready in the hours, days, and months that followed, protecting our coasts, deploying globally, and...
by Dale Jenkins | Jun 27, 2025 | Updates
Reflections on Independence, Youthful Fire, and the Spark That Endures By Dale A. Jenkins Each year, the 4th of July invites us to remember our nation’s beginnings. We celebrate with fireworks, flags, and fanfare—but beneath the spectacle lies something deeper: a...
by Dale Jenkins | May 30, 2025 | Published Articles
A year and a half ago I was privileged to attend the Trafalgar Commemoration dinner of the 1805 Club in Portsmouth, England, held annually on or about October 21 to celebrate Vice Admiral Nelson’s great victory in 1805. I also toured Nelson’s flagship, HMS Victory,...
