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The power of relationships and partnerships forged by special ops
The history of special operations in the U.S. is replete with examples that demonstrate how vital this can be.
By Michael K. Nagata
Amid Red Sea clashes, Navy leaders ask: Where are our ship lasers?
“We’re 10 years down the road, and we still don’t have something we can field?”
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.
North Korea launches suspected intermediate-range ballistic missile
The launch was the North's first this year.
Navy tests how to relieve carrier strike group warships on station
A new concept would allow a deployed carrier strike group's cruisers and destroyers to be swapped out with fresh ships during deployment.
By Diana Stancy
Here’s what the Navy is doing to boost SWO retention
In recent years, retention among SWOs has remained at approximately 34 to 35 percent, up from a 30 percent retention rate roughly 20 years ago.
By Diana Stancy
Seeking 75 ships ready for combat, Navy turns to new readiness orgs
The fleet, struggling to reach its goal of 75 mission capable surface ships, is looking beyond the basics of ship maintenance for ways to boost readiness.
North Korean leader promises to boost national defense in 2024
North Korean leader Kim Jong Un said he would boost national defenses to cope with what he called an unprecedented U.S.-led confrontation.
Race into 2024 with a new military marathon challenge
Runners can compete in five military races to earn a new medal.
New flame-retardant uniform to hit more ships in 2024
The Navy started distributing the uniforms in December 2022 to U.S. Fleet Forces units, including the aircraft carrier Gerald R. Ford.
By Diana Stancy
Financial troubles cloud enlisted retirement home’s future
Without financial fixes, the enlisted retirement home may not be able to serve its veteran residents in the future, a new watchdog report warns.
By Karen Jowers