CAPT James C. Rentfrow, USN
Director

The National Museum of the U.S. Navy collects, preserves, displays, and interprets historic naval artifacts and artwork to inform, educate, and inspire naval personnel and the general public.

Secretary of the Navy (SECNAV) Kenneth J. Braithwaite announced on 13 October 2020 at the Washington Navy Yard that the U.S. Navy intends to build a new National Museum of the U.S. Navy (NMUSN). The Navy is creating a new campus-style museum to honor the service of American Sailors and enhance the public understanding of our vibrant history and heritage.

A 1989 graduate of the U.S. Naval Academy, James C. “Chris” Rentfrow spent 19 years as an operational Naval Flight Officer before transferring to the Permanent Military Professor community in 2008. He earned his Ph.D. in United States History from the University of Maryland at College Park in 2012, and subsequently served as Associate Professor of History at the U.S. Naval Academy until his statutory retirement after 30 years of service. In December of 2019, Dr. Rentfrow joined the Naval History and Heritage Command, Washington, DC as Director of the National Museum of the U.S. Navy and the NMUSN Campus Program Office.

Think of someone you know who revels in naval history . . . and invite them to be your guest. We'd love to have them join us for our monthly Commandery Meeting.

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** Gather an hour before our Commandery Meeting and chat in the ZOOM application in an unformatted, unmoderated manner. You can join us so we can see your face and engage in light conversation (or just listen, nod, and smile). So, from 11a to 12 noon our Chat room will in Happy Hour mode! **