Carrier landings no longer required for Navy pilots’ Wings of GoldGraduated pilots will now complete the carrier qualification during follow on training at their fleet replacement squadron, a Navy spokesperson said.By Riley Ceder13 days ago
USS Iwo Jima leaves Norfolk again after returning to avoid stormThe three amphibious ships, which the Navy says are carrying more than 4,500 sailors and Marines, could be seen leaving Norfolk on Sunday.By Carla Babb3 weeks ago
Carl Vinson home from deployment that included strikes against HouthisThe Carl Vinson Carrier Strike Group conducted strikes against Iran-backed Houthi Rebels in Yemen as part of Operation Rough Rider.By Riley Ceder5 weeks ago
Recruit at Naval Station Great Lakes diesAmid reports of a gunfire incident on base, an investigation is underway into the circumstances surrounding the incident.By Riley Ceder6 weeks ago
Newly graduated sailors eligible for overnight libertySailors who complete boot camp and are heading to advanced training school are now eligible for overnight liberty, a privilege not previously available.By Riley Ceder7 weeks ago
These wargames explored drone attacks on US military basesMany of the details of these wargames are classified, but one key finding is that protecting domestic U.S. bases can’t be just the military’s job.By Michael Peck7 weeks ago