Aviation Boatswain’s Mate (Handling) 3rd Class Zackary Tapia, assigned to the amphibious assault ship Makin Island, takes the Navy-wide E-5 advancement exam at Naval Station San Diego. Navy-wide, the chance to advance dropped slightly for sailors seeking to move through the petty officer ranks. (MC2 Devin M. Langer/Navy)

Petty officer advancements are trending down this spring

It's a little tougher to advance in the petty officer ranks this spring.
Sailor, wife accused of running prostitution ring out of Oklahoma massage parlor
Patrons were visiting the Bangkok Thai Massage & Spa for much more than just back pain, authorities said.
Command master chief relieved after crashing ATV at California air base
Master Chief Jeremy J. Embree was relieved on May 1 and was administratively disciplined for the incident, Naval Air Facility El Centro officials said.
Indo-PACOM? Pentagon may rename US Pacific Command
Renaming U.S. PACOM could "better characterize" its role.
Washington Nationals-PenFed partner to give free tickets all season to military, veterans
Tickets to games can be claimed online and picked up in person on game day with a valid military ID or proof of service.
More reasons to be worried about cancer-causing chemicals on military bases
Fears of contaminated water near military bases grow as the federal government refuses to release new study about dangerous chemicals.
The Italian frigate Alpino passes Fortress Monroe in Hampton, Virginia, on May 18. Alpino pulled into Norfolk after participating in exercises with U.S. ships. (Mark D. Faram/Staff)

Could this be the new US Navy frigate design?

One of the Italian Navy's newest frigates, the Alpino, is on a mission to the United States to not only operate and train with other navies, but to also try and sell the design of the ship to the U.S. Navy, too.
Watchdog says US strategy in Afghanistan shows little result
The Trump administration’s revamped Afghanistan strategy has made little progress against the Taliban insurgency, leaving the country a “dangerous and volatile” place nearly 17 years after the U.S. invaded, a government watchdog report said Monday.
Design of Medal of Honor Museum to start over again after $3.5 million spent
Planners of a National Medal of Honor Museum in South Carolina have agreed to start over on the design, and get input from the public this time.
Wilkie’s VA nomination raises more short-term department leadership questions
Under federal statute, Wilkie can't serve as both interim VA secretary and the nominee for the permanent post.
Podcast: Political Fallout Shelter: A new VA secretary nominee
Joe and Leo talk about the Friday's nomination of Robert Wilkie to run the VA.
After failed assault, Taliban pledge amnesty to Afghan forces who leave ranks, promise the focus is on US, foreign forces
The Taliban has announced that they intend to focus their attacks on Americans and their foreign allies, rather than Afghan government forces, according to an Al Jazeera report.

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Chief Aviation Boatswain’s Mate (Fuel) Miguel Mosquera, assigned to the Nimitz-class aircraft carrier USS Theodore Roosevelt (CVN 71), hugs his family upon the ship's return to San Diego from a scheduled deployment. Theodore Roosevelt departed San Diego, Oct. 6, 2017 and spent the deployment supporting Operations Inherent Resolve and Freedom’s Sentinel, as well as maritime security cooperation efforts in U.S. 5th and 7th Fleet areas of operation. (MCSN Nick Bauer/Navy)

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U.S. Marine Corps Lance Cpl. Christipher Watts, machine gunner, Battalion Landing Team 3/1, 13th Marine Expeditionary Unit (MEU), calls out a simulated misfire while aboard the Whidbey Island-class amphibious dock landing ship USS Rushmore (LSD 47) at sea, April 29, 2018. The Essex Amphibious Ready Group (ARG) and 13th MEU integrated to conduct the second major exercise of their pre-deployment training. ARG, MEU Exercise (ARGMEUEX) provides essential and realistic ship-to-shore training, designed to enhance the integration of the Navy-Marine Corps team. ARGMEUEX provides an opportunity to integrate unique individual and unit skills and develop the Essex ARG and 13th MEU’s collective proficiency in challenging and unfamiliar environments. (Cpl. Danny Gonzalez/Marines)

Best pics of the week: May 7, 2018

Pfc. Alexis Jones, a U.S. Army Reserve horizontal construction engineer with the 160th Military Police Battalion, headquartered in Tallahassee, Florida, from Winter Garden, Florida, looks into the camera for a sun-lit portrait during the 200th Military Police Command's Best Warrior Competition held at Fort Hunter Liggett, California, April 19, 2018. During the competition, Soldiers were tested both physically and mentally in events that include the Army Physical Fitness Test, land navigation, obstacle course, ruck marching, weapon qualification, Army Warrior Tasks, reflexive fire, written exams and the Army appearance board. Soldiers from the U.S. Army Reserve Legal Command also participated in the competition. The winning Soldiers will move on to compete in the U.S. Army Reserve Command competition later this year. (Master Sgt. Michel Sauret/Army)

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