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Del Toro dubs robotics specialists next step in ‘truly hybrid’ fleet
The Navy's top civilian called the establishment of a robotics warfare rating "a significant milestone" in the service's journey toward a hybrid fleet.
By Diana Stancy
Navy secretary: chaplain defined by ‘choice’ to identify as gay
Navy Secretary Carlos Del Toro told an openly gay chaplain that homosexuality is a choice; a Navy spokesman says he meant a choice to identify as gay.
Navy to change name of warship honoring Confederate battle victory
USS Chancellorsville will soon be known as USS Robert Smalls.
Navy’s ‘religious needs assessment’ is unconstitutional, critics say
The Navy asserts the assessment is optional and that such evaluations have been in place for nearly 30 years.
By Diana Stancy
It ‘keeps us awake’: Navy leaders say sailor suicides are huge concern
“Mental health is a vexing problem for us," Chief of Naval Operations Adm. Mike Gilday said.
By Diana Stancy
Next America-class amphibious assault ship to be named ‘Fallujah’
“This namesake deserves to be in the Pantheon of iconic Marine Corps battles."
By Diana Stancy
US Navy creates innovation center, advisory board to focus investments
A new Navy Innovation Center will work with industry and academia to ensure the service remains ahead of tech trends over the long term.
Navy picks location for new national museum
The Navy has found a location for its new national museum.
Navy secretary reviews progress on meeting needs of sailors, Marines
“I have had the chance to listen, learn and act,” Navy Secretary Carlos Del Toro wrote.
Navy secretary warns Asian aggressors will face Western might
Navy Secretary Carlos Del Toro told the Associated Press that the U.S. military focus in the Asia-Pacific region will never slacken despite the war in Ukraine.
US Navy secretary previews priorities for Pacific tour
At the top of his mind is a threat impacting the service's mission, people, platforms and installations.
By Carlos Del Toro