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Experimental civilian plane crashes at Virginia military base
Authorities said they are investigating the crash of an experimental MX Aircraft MXS near Hampton, Virginia.
Top officer aims to deliver ‘the safest Navy’ for sailors in 2018
In a message to the fleet this week, Chief of Naval Operations Adm. John Richardson laid out his vision for the service in 2018.
Base to fly First Navy Jack to honor sailors who died in collisions
The Navy Jack was hoisted after the New Year and will fly through 2018 to honor the 17 sailors lost last summer in destroyer collisions.
By Navy Times staff
Interview: US Navy’s top surface warfare officer on collisions, LCS and warfare
The surface Navy has had a difficult year. Defense News sat down with the service's top surface warfare officer to discuss the past year and look ahead to 2018.
By David B. Larter
New in 2018: More sleep for surface sailors?
The Navy began to formalize sleep requirements in the surface fleet for the first time this fall.
McCain’s health a major question for defense policy in 2018
Senate Armed Services Committee Chairman John McCain has been battling cancer since this summer but remains one of the most important military legislators in Congress.
Congress avoids government shutdown with another short-term budget fix
The four-week budget deal would keep federal operations uninterrupted through Christmas, but again put off debate over a full-year fix.
Defense nominee withdraws from consideration over gun control comments
Dean Winslow, a retired Air Force flight surgeon, had been stalled in committee since November after criticizing the legality of civilians owning assault rifles.
New Navy secretary report criticizes service culture and top brass decisions
Too much bureaucracy, too few ships and a culture that can't say no to a mission were cited as key shortcomings.
US Forces Japan lifts alcohol ban and curfew for troops
The ban was imposed after a vehicle accident that killed an Okinawa man.
By J.D. Simkins