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Troops injured in landing craft collision returned to duty or stable
All but one service member injured following a collision between two landing craft while training off the coast of Florida have returned to duty.
By Staff Reports
Even more US-Australia submarine collaboration on the horizon
The new year will bring new work between the two navies.
Military quality of life a key focus of Congress in 2024
A special House panel has been examining the issue for the last year.
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
New military child care benefit to kick in starting January 1
Open season is over, but many troops with a qualifying life event may still be able to sign up for the new benefit.
By Karen Jowers
What will Franchetti mean for the fleet?
In which direction will Adm. Lisa Franchetti steer the Navy in 2024?
New year brings same government shutdown threats
Congress enters 2024 without a clear plan for federal spending, just a few weeks before another budget deadline.
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
Thousands of troops remain deployed in response to Ukraine war
The Pentagon isn't considering withdrawing the extra troops anytime soon.
Increased US partnership with the Philippines coming in 2024
A deal inked between the two nations in 2023 opens up multiple bases for American use.
Ford and Eisenhower carriers will come home, eventually
Before Ike's arrival this fall, an aircraft carrier hadn't operated in U.S. Central Command’s waters since the end of the Afghanistan war in 2021.
By Diana Stancy