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Trump proclaims Thursday as day for US to celebrate victory in WWII
Trump signed a proclamation Wednesday designating May 8, 2025, as a “day in celebration of Victory Day for World War II.” It is not a federal holiday.
Police: three sailors dead in apparent murder-suicide shooting
Officials aren’t saying yet what led to one young sailor to kill two other young sailors at a 7-Eleven store near Naval Medical Center Portsmouth.
By Mark D. Faram
Trial by fire in the Coral Sea
The Battle of the Coral Sea was a tactical defeat for the U.S. Navy that also proved to be a significant strategic victory.
By Joseph H. Alexander, Military History Quarterly
What happens to SEALs who testify about war crimes?
A showdown looms Tuesday morning in a Naval Base San Diego courtroom.
By Carl Prine
What motivated fellow SEALs to dime out Eddie Gallagher?
The fog of war swirls through the reams of internal files provided to Navy Times.
By Navy Times staff
Why a drop in E-8 advancements is still pretty good news for chiefs
It's not a bad year when a drop in the chance to E-8 is still good news for the over 12,000 chiefs looking to advance this year.
By Mark D. Faram
Fewer chances for reservists to reach E-8 and E-9 this year
More eligible sailors vying for fewer quotas lowered the rate of advancement.
By Mark D. Faram
Killed in war, a sailor finally comes home
He will buried at the national cemetery in Jacksonville, his hometown.
By Matt Soergel, The (Jacksonville) Florida Times-Union
More legal bombshells explode in war crimes case
Lt. Jacob X. “Jake” Portier's legal team predicts he'll be exonerated.
By Navy Times staff
Police: Sailor enticed 13-year-old boy to sub base barracks
Cryptologic Technician (Maintenance) 3rd Class Chazzman Kealiiokapapaku Chung, 28, turned himself in to the Connecticut State Police on Tuesday.
By Navy Times staff
Remembering Wally
Before he became one of the Mercury Seven, the irreverent astronaut Walter Schirra cut his teeth flying Navy fighters.
By Barrett Tillman, Aviation History Magazine