House Armed Services Committee backs sweeping aviation safety reforms
The legislation addresses reforms put forth by federal investigators after a deadly 2025 collision between a regional jet and a U.S. Army helicopter.
By Eve Sampson
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Select naval flight officers, aviators eligible for $120,000 retention bonus
TAR naval aviators and naval flight officers with the rank of commander who have screened for aviation milestone command are eligible for the bonus.
Military bases must bolster natural disaster planning to mitigate risks, report finds
A GAO report found that some military bases are still rebuilding parts of their facilities after natural disasters damaged them years ago.
Coast Guard reporting of sexual assault cases still lacking, GAO finds
The Coast Guard is facing scrutiny after a recent report cited ongoing failures in how the service has reported cases of sexual assault and harassment.
By Lillian Juarez
US Navy reported 61 accidental deaths in fiscal 2025
Almost half of the fatalities resulted from off-duty motorcycle incidents, according to data from the Naval Safety Command.
By Riley Ceder
Navy needs to improve fire safety enforcement on ships, watchdog warns
Staffing shortages and ineffective ways of ensuring contractors comply with safety standards threaten to derail fire prevention efforts, GAO found.
By Riley Ceder