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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 reveals five design options for new national museum
All five design ideas include a ceremonial courtyard, and plans to accommodate Navy artifacts including a Corsair aircraft.
By Diana Stancy
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
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
This week in Congress: Military leaders line up to ask for bigger budgets next year
Defense and veterans hearings on Capitol Hill for the week of May 9, 2022.
Commanders stripped of investigative authority over sexual harassment allegations within their own units
Commanders who receive sexual harassment complaints must forward that complaint to the “next higher level commander in the chain of command” within 72 hours.
By Diana Stancy
A ship that can’t combat threats ‘doesn’t do me good’
Navy Secretary Carlos Del Toro says ships that can’t combat threats to the service are dead weight — comments that come as the force seeks to decommission 24 ships next fiscal year.
By Diana Stancy