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Future USS John F. Kennedy kicks off topside catapult testing
Car-like carriages weighing up to 80,000 pounds are being launched off the carrier to test its jet catapult system.
By Diana Stancy
Brrr! Navy runs Arctic explosive ordnance disposal training exercise
The exercise sought to hone Navy EOD and diver skills within the chilly confines of a simulated Arctic environment.
By Diana Stancy
White House medical unit handed out pills to ineligible patients
A Pentagon watchdog found "severe and systemic" problems with the unit’s internal controls on medication, among other issues.
Ship shortage forces Marines to consider alternate deployments
The Marines have a regular drumbeat of MEUs ready to deploy. Lacking ready amphib ships, though, they're turning to other means of getting to sea.
Australian officers graduate from Navy’s Nuclear Power Training Unit
It remains unclear whether Australian Lt. Cmdr. Adam Klyne needed a no-shave chit for that beard.
Coming soon: Better Wi-Fi for sailors
A pilot program will inform how the Navy goes about expanding Wi-Fi access to the entire fleet.
By Diana Stancy
The George Washington returns to Japan in 2024, Reagan heads home
Yokosuka Naval Base previously hosted the George Washington from 2008 to 2015.
By Diana Stancy
Navy stands up sailor quality-of-life reforms in Newport News shipyard
Included in the changes are expanding health-care and Wi-Fi access for sailors, guaranteed off-ship and off-shipyard housing, and better parking.
By Diana Stancy
US Navy mulls timing of new double-carrier award amid Enterprise delay
Construction delays on carrier Enterprise are one factor in ongoing discussions about when to sign a contract for the next two carriers, 82 and 83.
Navy offering up to $100K in EOD officer retention bonuses
The Navy is now breaking up the incentives into two-year increments, while also offering larger amounts to those who agree to four more years of service.
By Diana Stancy