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US Navy christens nuclear submarine USS Arkansas

A member of the Little Rock Nine launched a bottle of sparkling wine into the hull of the Virginia-class submarine at Newport News Shipbuilding.

5 months ago

US Navy’s submarine fleet is too small. Here’s how selling some may help.

The U.S. Navy’s fleet includes 49 attack submarines, despite a formal requirement for 66. It’s also facing crewing and maintenance problems.

By Megan Eckstein

12 months ago

Navy promotes first female mortician to senior chief petty officer

Senior Chief Jessica Zugzda is only the second Navy mortician to ever become a senior chief petty officer.

By Diana Stancy

19 months ago

Nuclear sub visits Faroe Islands amid underwater tensions with Russia

A recent port stop marked the first time a U.S. nuclear powered submarine has moored in the Faroe Islands, a Navy release said.

By Jonathan Lehrfeld

23 months ago

Future LCS Cleveland launches, strikes tugboat

No one was injured in Saturday's mishap but the ship suffered damage above the waterline, officials said.

By Geoff Ziezulewicz

2 years ago

Biden says sub he commissioned will enhance US security

In April 2020, with the coronavirus pandemic spreading across the United States, the Delaware was commissioned while underwater, a first for a Navy vessel.

3 years ago