US Naval Academy midshipman dies
The 20-year-old's death is currently under investigation, the U.S. Naval Academy said.
By Riley Ceder
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Federal employee caused shooter hoax at NJ base to bond with coworkers
An active shooter hoax at a New Jersey military base Tuesday was caused by a civilian employee who wanted to “trauma bond” with coworkers, prosecutors say.
By Bruce Shipkowski, The Associated Press
Best pics of the week: May 9, 2021
The Thunderbirds return to an air show after three decades, Vinson sailors have a message for Mom, and more in this week's Frontline Photos.
Have the DoD’s special hiring practices hurt more than helped?
The union representing many Department of Defense employees argues that special hiring authorities are the reason the agency struggles to fill out its workforce.
By Jessie Bur
Dental hygienist on trial in Florida for 1984 killing of Navy recruit
The body of Pamela Cahanes was found on Aug. 5, 1984, two days after she graduated from boot camp at the Orlando Naval Training Center.
Naval Station Newport to make $39M in stormwater repairs
The Navy will complete stormwater discharge infrastructure improvements by 2030 at the former Derecktor Shipyard.
‘Thank you’ from Afghanistan: How to continue counterterrorism after the withdrawal
The U.S. and coalition partners should continue their support for the Afghan National Army, and help Afghanistan establish a special operations forces and counterterrorism center for the region, says the author of this commentary.
By Lt. Gen. M. Farid Ahmadi
Top US general drops opposition to change in military’s sex assault policy
Gen. Mark Milley, chairman of the Joint Chiefs of Staff, says he is dropping his opposition to a proposal to take decisions on sexual assault prosecution out of the hands of commanders.
By Robert Burns, The Associated Press
Vice President Harris to give Naval Academy commissioning address
Vice President Kamala Harris is expected to give the speech May 28 during the in-person, limited capacity ceremony in Annapolis.
As counterterror missions fade, special operations finds time to fix its own problems
The special operations community is giving itself a once-over.
Marines strap missile to truck and strike target at sea
The combination could help the Marines' ship-sinking problem.
By Todd South
Sea power backers propose $25 billion to fix US shipyards
The introduction of the 11-page Shipyard Act comes after President Joe Biden proposed a $2.25 trillion infrastructure package and Republicans made a $568 billion counteroffer.
By Joe Gould