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US Navy accepts first Freedom LCS since discovering widespread defect in combining gear system

The Navy is satisfied that land-based and at-sea testing of the new combining gear system — and its bearings, specifically — sufficiently wrung out the new design, and now the service can move forward with installing the fix in new-construction and in-service ships.

By Megan Eckstein

19 months ago

Navy to chart new course after rash of problems

The CNO insists the Navy is now on a “positive trajectory,” but it will have to rebuild confidence under congressional scrutiny as it prepares a new strategic plan.

2 years ago

SECNAV: Navy seeking more mental health funding in upcoming budget

Acting Navy Secretary Thomas Harker said funds are also being moved around in this year's budget for mental health resources.

By Geoff Ziezulewicz

2 years ago

US Navy’s top officer applauds workforce at Bath Iron Works

The shipyard builds destroyers, the workhorse of the Navy fleet.

2 years ago

Navy officials address 2 racist incidents on West Coast

The meetings came after a noose was found on one ship, and hate speech was found written on a wall on another ship.

By Lolita C. Baldor, The Associated Press

2 years ago

New in 2021: When will sailors get the COVID vaccine?

The Navy's top officer told lawmakers this month that he expects the rollout to happen pretty quickly.

By Geoff Ziezulewicz

2 years ago