New SECNAV lays out his priorities for the Navy and Marine Corps
By Geoff Ziezulewicz
Wednesday, Aug 18
The 78th secretary of the Navy, Carlos Del Toro, who as sworn in Aug. 9, released a message to the fleet laying out the “four Cs” that the former officer sees as vital challenges to the department: China, culture, climate and COVID.
In the Aug. 10 message, Del Toro echoed other military leaders in warning of China’s ascendance and its goal of challenging U.S. military superiority.
“We will not let this happen,” he wrote. “We will deter China’s aggression, protect our national security and preserve the peace.”
When it comes to culture, Del Toro wrote that “every Sailor and Marine of all races, genders, religions and ethnicities must treat one another with dignity and respect,” and that such behavior ensures combat readiness.
https://www.navytimes.com/news/your-navy/2021/08/18/new-secnav-lays-out-his-priorities-for-the-navy-and-marine-corps/