#CNO discusses budgetary challenges facing our U.S. Navy in front of the Senate Armed Services Committee. Our Sailors, Marines and civilians continue to work incredibly hard in the face of growing demand, budget uncertainty and decreasing funding levels - a "triple whammy" of challenges. Watch the video for more: | The Office of the Chief of Naval Operations

Today I released my Navigation Plan for America’s Warfighting Navy. This is my strategic guidance to the fleet and focuses on two strategic ends: 1) Readiness for the possibility of war with the Peoples Republic of China by 2027, and 2) Enhancing long-term advantage. We pursue these ends through two mutually reinforcing ways: 1) Implement Project 33 and 2) Expand Navy’s contribution to the Joint warfighting ecosystem. Together we will ensure the U.S. Navy remains the world’s premier fighting for