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US Navy’s submarine fleet is too small. Here’s how selling some may help.
The U.S. Navy’s fleet includes 49 attack submarines, despite a formal requirement for 66. It’s also facing crewing and maintenance problems.
USNS Brunswick is back in the US after seven years in the West Pacific
Military Sealift Command's expeditionary fast transport vessel was recently based out of the Saipan in the Northern Mariana islands.
Navy unveils Wi-Fi pilot program for some Virginia sailors
The initiative is part of Big Navy's efforts to improve sailor quality of life.
By Diana Stancy
USS Gerald R Ford strike group heading home to Norfolk
The flattop will return to its homeport in Norfolk, Virginia, in the “coming days."
By Diana Stancy
In reversal, judge allows removal of Confederate memorial at Arlington
Allegations that the removal efforts amounted to grave desecration “were, at best, ill-informed and, at worst, inaccurate," the judge said.
Judge weighs removal of Confederate memorial at Arlington Cemetery
A commission recommended the memorial's removal last year after reviewing names of military bases commemorating Confederate leaders.
Judge issues order keeping Confederate memorial at Arlington Cemetery
The Army had planned to remove the memorial this week.
Confederate memorial to be removed from Arlington National Cemetery
A Confederate memorial is to be removed from Arlington National Cemetery in northern Virginia in the coming days, a cemetery official said.
Senate passes final defense policy bill
The compromise bill authorizes limited assistance for Ukraine, implements AUKUS and institutionalizes a nuclear weapon.
$30M military wreath charity buys solely from its founders’ farm
About 60,000 volunteers are expected at Arlington National Cemetery on Saturday for this year’s wreath layings.
USS Oscar Austin readying for a move to Spain in fall 2024
The homeport shift is part of the Navy’s broader plan to bolster its destroyer presence in Europe from four to six vessels.
By Diana Stancy