NORFOLK (NNS) -- In his role as Secretary of the Navy, Donald C. Winter knows that he bears ultimate responsibility for the hundreds of thousands of Sailors and Marines who serve this country every day on ships and bases across the globe.

Engaged in winning the war against terrorism, he is aware of the crucial importance of the mission. However, Winter said a key element of the mission that often gets overlooked is safety, and he’s made it a priority during his tenure as SECNAV.SECNAV Says Safety is Critically Important