US Navy Memorial

🎬 This summer, celebrate America’s 250th birthday with Movies on the Memorial at the United States Navy Memorial. Join us on the Navy Memorial Plaza for a lineup of iconic, America-themed films that honor courage, service, teamwork, and reflects the stories that have shaped our nation over the last 250 years.

Bring your friends, family, and lawn chairs and enjoy unforgettable evenings under the stars in the heart of Washington, D.C.

🍿 MOVIES ON THE MEMORIAL
📍 701 Pennsylvania Ave NW

🎥 June 6 – National Treasure (*Special Indoor Screening)
🎥 June 11 – Captain America: The First Avenger
🎥 June 18 – Miracle (Washington Capitals Giveaways & Prize Opportunities)
🎥 June 25 – Apollo 13 (Honoring 2003 Lone Sailor Award Recipient CAPT Jim Lovell)

Stay up to date and learn more: https://www.navymemorial.org/movies

Today we celebrate 118 years of the U.S. Navy Nurse Corps!

From its earliest days, the Navy Nurse Corps has embodied skill, resilience, and unwavering service. What began as a small cadre of pioneering women has grown into a vital force supporting Sailors, Marines, and their families around the world—on ships, in combat zones, in hospitals, and wherever care is needed most.

More than a century later, their mission endures: to heal, to lead, and to serve at the heart of naval readiness.

Summer nights are better on the Avenue. 🎶 Concerts on the Avenue is coming back. Join us for an unforgettable summer tradition where live music, community, and history come together on the Navy Memorial Plaza.

United States Navy Band

Happy Mother’s Day to all the mothers and mother figures. Thank you for your love, strength, and sacrifice. Today and every day, we honor you.

The United States Navy Memorial is honored to welcome three distinguished leaders to our Board of Directors: the Hon. Nickolas H. Guertin, MCPON (Ret.) James Honea, and Dr. Jennifer London, PhD.

Each brings a unique and powerful perspective shaped by service, leadership, and a deep commitment to advancing the Sea Services. From senior defense acquisition and enlisted force advocacy to strategic communications, storytelling, and public engagement, their combined experience will strengthen our ability to connect Americans to the Navy’s enduring legacy.

As we continue to expand our programs, platforms, and reach, we are grateful for leaders who understand the importance of honoring the past, informing the present, and inspiring the future.

Please join us in welcoming our newest Board members. https://ow.ly/n1OV50YVHbl

This Memorial Day, we honor those who made the ultimate sacrifice in service to our nation.

Join us at the United States Navy Memorial for our annual Wreath-Laying Ceremony—held in person in Washington, D.C., and livestreamed for those joining from around the world.

Whether you stand with us on the Plaza or take part online, this moment of remembrance belongs to all of us.

📍 In person: Navy Memorial Plaza
💻 Livestream: https://navymemorial.swoogo.com/2026MemorialDay
🕒 12:30 PM EST

Together, we remember. Together, we honor.

Yesterday, VADM (Ret.) Nowell was in Millington, TN with city leaders and partners like Navy League Memphis where Mayor Larry Dagen officially signed to secure the Lone Sailor Statue for the city—an important step in recognizing Millington’s deep-rooted naval legacy and establishing a lasting tribute where residents and visitors can reflect on the service and sacrifice of Sailors past, present, and future.

Earlier this week, the The Office of the Chief of Naval Operations hosted his welcome social for officers, senior enlisted leaders, and Senior Executive Service members participating in the Navy Executive Development Program (NFLEX) at the Navy Memorial.

NFLEX brings together leaders from across the Fleet to strengthen strategic thinking, foster collaboration, and prepare the Navy’s most senior leaders for the challenges ahead.

We are honored to serve as the home for moments that shape the future of naval leadership.

Last night, our President & CEO VADM (Ret.) John Nowell had the honor of serving as keynote speaker at the Scouting America National Capital Area Council’s 'Scouting Salutes the Military' Gala—held during the Month of the Military Child, a fitting reminder of the families and young people who stand alongside service.

In his remarks, he reflected on a lifetime of service that began long before his 42 years in the Navy, “Long before the uniform, I was a Scout. The values I learned—duty, integrity, perseverance—weren’t just lessons for a moment in time. They shaped how I approached leadership, how I made decisions, and how I served.”

He also presented Sophia Delk Reyes—a military child and recipient of the Military Scout Excellence Award—with a challenge coin, recognizing her Eagle Project supporting children at Walter Reed. The moment resonated personally, as his son Johnny will soon graduate from medical school there.

The connection between Scouting and military service is a natural one. Both are grounded in service above self, leadership through action, and a commitment to something greater than any one individual. It was an evening that highlighted not just shared values, but the next generation already putting them into practice.

We were incredibly honored that Military Child Education Coalition chose the United States Navy Memorial as the setting for their luncheon today during the Month of the Military Child. MCEC’s work - supporting military-connected children with the tools and resources they need to be college-, work-, and life-ready - reflects just how important this month is.

It’s a powerful reminder that service doesn’t just belong to those in uniform. It’s carried by families, by communities—and by the children who grow up with resilience, and adaptability beyond their years.

We’re proud to be a place where their stories are recognized, their sacrifices are acknowledged, and their impact is celebrated.