Navy awards contracts NWSA570. DOD policy prohibits active duty service members from participating in organizations that support supremacist causes, encourage illegal discrimination, or advocate force or violence as a means of depriving others of their civil rights. Active participation in such an organization is absolutely incompatible with naval service. Commanding officers are authorized to use the full range of administrative procedures in dealing with any active duty service member who actively participates in such organizations. When appropriate, separation or disciplinary action may be utilized.
Peaceful dissent is part and parcel of our culture.
Those who advocate or engage in violent dissent have no place on our Navy-Marine Corps team, a team sworn to protect our society. Aubrey Fitch is scheduled to remain in Bangor until May 6 when it will depart for follow-on port visits in Liverpool from May 6 to 10, and Derry from May 10 to 13. Gladiator and Pioneer will participate in VE-Day commemorative ceremonies in St. Petersburg, Russia, from May 5 to 10. Caron will visit Amsterdam, Netherlands, May 5 before continuing on to Oslo, Norway, for a visit from May 7 to 11. La Salle will commemorate VE-Day in Malta from May 5 to 9.