Why do so many women leave the Coast Guard?
A new study recommends reforms to keep more women in the service.
Military service academies begin to follow transgender ban
The elite academies that educate officers for the nation's armed forces have begun to implement the Trump administration's ban on transgender service members.
Why another US destroyer is prowling the Black Sea
The patrol comes amid rising tensions with Russia across the region.
Officer accused of raping and stalking a fellow sailor
The junior officer's attorney denies the allegations.
Big Navy sweetens retention incentives, starting now!
Vice Adm. Bob Burke dishes on reenlistment perks with Navy Times.
Flag: No special immunity for SEAL witnesses in war crimes case
Special Warfare Operator Chief Edward “Eddie” Gallagher believes their testimony might help him in court.
After more than a year in dry dock, the guided-missile destroyer Fitzgerald returned to the water Tuesday. (Navy)

Stricken warship Fitzgerald returns to the water

The guided-missile destroyer left dry dock this week, Navy officials said.
Russian ambassador to Venezuela rejects US revival of Monroe Doctrine
As Venezuela’s reliance on Russia grows amid the country’s unfolding crisis, Vladimir Putin’s point man in Caracas is pushing back on the U.S. revival of a doctrine used for generations to justify military interventions in the region.
America’s 1st female astronaut candidate, Jerrie Cobb, dies
America’s first female astronaut candidate, pilot Jerrie Cobb, who pushed for equality in space but never reached its heights, has died.
Pentagon confirms North Korea test launch, says it wasn’t a ballistic missile
Acting Defense Secretary Patrick Shanahan is confirming that North Korea conducted a test launch on Wednesday, but he declined to provide any details.
Coast Guardsman hailed for saving woman from sinking car
Authorities in North Carolina say an off-duty Coast Guard member saved a woman after her car veered into a chilly canal.
Leaked documents provide details about Green Beret’s death involving Navy SEALs and Marine Raiders
One SEAL and one Raider are negotiating plea deals in the case.
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