Navy continues to struggle in recruiting as other services near goalThe Navy is performing better than it did last year, but is projected to miss its recruiting goal by roughly 6,700 sailors this fiscal year.By Diana Stancy2 weeks ago
OpinionHow Adm. Elmo ‘Bud’ Zumwalt helped pave the way for women in the NavyThe Navy's top officer writes in this opinion piece that, thanks to the vision of past leaders, Navy women can be anything they want in the fleet.By Chief of Naval Operations Adm. Lisa Franchetti5 weeks ago
Navy will miss recruiting goals by 7,000 sailors this yearThe service expected to fall short by 13,000 recruits at the beginning of the fiscal year, though.By Diana Stancy8 months ago
While awaiting confirmation, acting CNO urges fleet to stay the courseWhile still technically the vice chief of naval operations, Adm. Lisa Franchetti assumed the duties of acting chief of naval operations on Aug. 14.By Geoff Ziezulewicz9 months ago
OpinionAdm. Franchetti, Biden’s pick for CNO, should focus on the short gameThe Navy has suffered through a decade of worsening training, maintenance, morale and recruiting.By Bryan Clark9 months ago
OpinionPacific Fleet goes to Washington: How Adm. Paparo will refine the NavyThe nomination of Adm. Paparo is fortuitous in setting the stage for the return of an aggressive maritime strategy in response to China and Russia.By Steve Wills10 months ago
Defense secretary taps Pacific Fleet’s Paparo to be top Navy officerDefense Secretary Lloyd Austin sent Paparo's name to the White House last week, officials confirmed.By Geoff Ziezulewicz and Megan Eckstein11 months ago
Navy applies lessons from costly shipbuilding mistakesNavy officials say they’re slowing down the design and purchase of the next-generation destroyer, dubbed DDG(X), to ensure new technology has matured.14 months ago
Meet the Navy’s next MCPONChief of Naval Operations Adm. Mike Gilday announced his selection for the sea service's top enlisted leader Thursday.By Geoff Ziezulewicz2 years ago
How did Fat Leonard attend this former CNO’s change of command? He was on the VIP listRecords show "Leonard G. Francis" was on former CNO Adm. Gary Roughead's "Personal A-list" of guests for his change-of-command ceremony in 2011.By Geoff Ziezulewicz3 years ago
Navy to chart new course after rash of problemsThe 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.3 years ago
SECNAV: Navy seeking more mental health funding in upcoming budgetActing Navy Secretary Thomas Harker said funds are also being moved around in this year's budget for mental health resources.By Geoff Ziezulewicz3 years ago