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Ike aircraft carrier leaves Middle East, enters the Mediterranean Sea
The aircraft carrier Dwight D. Eisenhower has been operating in the Middle Eastern waters of U.S. Central Command since November.
By Diana Stancy
Navy ship underway for Gaza pier mission suffers fire, returns to US
The cargo ship 2nd Lt. John P. Bobo suffered a fire in its engine room Thursday, forcing it to return to Florida, the Navy said.
Internet subsidy used by millions of vets, troops set to expire in May
A federal program that helps troops and veterans pay for home internet access will run out of funding next month without congressional action.
Opinion
To expand the US Navy’s fleet, we must contract
After decades of corporate consolidation, the pendulum now swings toward consensus that the U.S. defense-industrial base must once again expand.
Navy continues to struggle in recruiting as other services near goal
The 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 Stancy
Civilian criminal charges dismissed against Navy captain
Criminal charges against Capt. Dennis Turner were dismissed in July 2023, and a Virginia circuit court allowed expungement of the charges in December 2023.
Inside the Navy’s Marine Mammal Program
The Navy program that trains dolphins and sea lions for a variety of missions turns 65 this year.
Opinion
Get the US Navy’s frigate program back on schedule
Failure to return the FFG-62 to the expected cost and schedule will further erode confidence in Navy acquisition management.
By Everett Pyatt