US Navy should rely on allies to boost maritime industrial base, report says
As the Navy builds its presence in the Middle East, experts argue that the force should rely more on allies to improve the U.S. maritime industrial base.
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Vietnam veteran’s gravestone somber reminder of war’s toll
The gravestone is evidence that Vietnam veteran Eugene “Gene” Marion Simmers carried the burden of decades-long grief and trauma.
Army enlists AI to identify prospective new recruits
Army recruiters may soon be relieved from the dreaded “cold calls” to high school students in their frustrated fishing expedition for new recruits.
What will the surge of US forces to the Middle East cost the military?
The Pentagon says its surge in forces has helped avert a regional war. But officials warn that it could wear down the services.
Here’s what the Navy is doing to improve women’s uniforms
The program, known as the Size Modernization Program, seeks to standardize the fit and sizing of all service and dress uniforms for women sailors.
North Korea vows response to US Navy submarine’s visit to South Korea
North Korea has repeatedly vowed to expand its nuclear arsenal, but Tuesday's threat followed its recent unveiling of a uranium-enrichment facility.
Snowmobiler who crashed into Black Hawk helicopter awarded $3 million
A judge ruled the government is liable for a nighttime collision involving a snowmobiler who nearly died after hitting a parked Black Hawk helicopter.
Family of Black WWII medic finally receives medal for his heroism
Waverly B. Woodson Jr. was posthumously awarded the Distinguished Service Cross for treating 200 troops under enemy fire on D-Day.
Tufts lacrosse players hospitalized after training with Navy SEAL grad
Nine players were hospitalized with a rare and serious muscle condition known as rhabdomyolysis after training with a Navy SEAL graduate.
European navies chase the white whale of torpedo-busting torpedoes
Germany and the Netherlands are banking on a European Union project to field a workable defensive system for surface ships by 2030.
US Navy oiler operating in Middle East damaged in incident
The Big Horn's crew was safe, and there was no sign of an oil leak from the vessel after the incident, according to a U.S. Navy official.
