Congress presses SECNAV for answers on recruiting challengesOne lawmaker called Navy Secretary Carlos Del Toro’s answers to recruiting questions “a lot of hot air.”By Diana Stancy4 hours ago
House lawmakers denounce Pentagon’s planned drop in submarine ordersA bipartisan group of 120 lawmakers asks defense appropriators to ignore the Navy budget proposal and procure two Virginia-class attack submarines.By Bryant Harris11 hours ago
Houthi rebels claim downing US drone, release footage of wreckageA Defense Department spokesperson said an investigation was underway but did not elaborate.By Jon Gambrell, The Associated Press3 days ago
Ike aircraft carrier leaves Middle East, enters the Mediterranean SeaThe aircraft carrier Dwight D. Eisenhower has been operating in the Middle Eastern waters of U.S. Central Command since November.By Diana Stancy5 days ago
First T-54A trainer arrives at Naval Air Station Corpus ChristiThe Navy will use the T-54A aircraft to train aviators flying the P-8A Poseidon, E-2D Hawkeye and C-130 Hercules.By Diana Stancy6 days ago
US-led Gaza humanitarian aid pier comes under fire, UN officials sayThe attack marks a shaky start to the construction of the pier, a project that the U.S. is spearheading to surge humanitarian aid into Gaza.6 days ago
Navy authorizes combat awards and devices for Red Sea operationsThe move is a nod to the near-daily battles that Navy destroyers have fought with Iran-backed Houthi rebels in Yemen since October.By Geoff Ziezulewicz7 days ago
Navy chief found guilty of attempted espionageA general court martial found U.S. Navy Chief Petty Officer Bryce Pedicini guilty of attempted espionage, among other charges.By Diana Stancy7 days ago
Failed rocket strike launched on US-led coalition forces base in SyriaThe failed strike marks the first time since Feb. 4 that Iranian-backed militias have attacked a U.S. facility in Iraq or Syria.9 days ago
Former USS Howard CO was fired after ‘racially harassing comments’The Navy relieved Cmdr. Cameron Dennis in February, just a few months after he assumed command of the Japan-based warship.By Diana Stancy9 days ago
House passes billions in aid for Ukraine, Israel — next is the SenateThe House has approved a $95 billion package of foreign aid for Ukraine, Israel and other U.S. allies after months of turmoil on Capitol Hill.10 days ago
Navy ship underway for Gaza pier mission suffers fire, returns to USThe cargo ship 2nd Lt. John P. Bobo suffered a fire in its engine room Thursday, forcing it to return to Florida, the Navy said.By Geoff Ziezulewicz13 days ago