Military bases teem with PFAS — there’s still no firm plan for cleanupExcessive levels of toxic PFAS chemicals have been detected at 80% of active and decommissioned military bases.By Sachi Kitajima Mulkey, Grist8 hours ago
Korean War hero Ralph Puckett Jr. lies in honor at US CapitolCongress gave one of its highest final tributes on Monday to Ralph Puckett Jr., the last living Medal of Honor recipient of the Korean War.9 hours ago
Coast Guard Reserve deals with data breach amid cybersecurity pushHome addresses of 7,554 individuals, and the names and employee identification numbers of another 3,146, inadvertently were released.By Jonathan Lehrfeld6 days ago
US, Philippine forces launch combat drills in South China SeaAmerican and Filipino forces launched their largest combat exercises in years Monday in a show of allied firepower that has alarmed Beijing.7 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 Stancy8 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 Ziezulewicz11 days ago
Ex-Army financial adviser pleads guilty to scamming Gold Star familiesA former Army financial adviser admitted to taking advantage of his role to swindle deceased troops’ grieving loved ones out of millions.By Jonathan Lehrfeld13 days ago
OpinionTo expand the US Navy’s fleet, we must contractAfter decades of corporate consolidation, the pendulum now swings toward consensus that the U.S. defense-industrial base must once again expand.By Cmdr. Douglas Robb and Kate Robb13 days ago
Navy continues to struggle in recruiting as other services near goalThe Navy is performing better than it did last year, but is projected to miss its recruiting goal by roughly 6,700 sailors this fiscal year.By Diana Stancy13 days ago
Korean War hero Ralph Puckett to lie in honor at US CapitolMedal of Honor recipient Ralph Puckett will lie in honor at the U.S. Capitol in recognition of his heroism during the Korean War.By Leo Shane III14 days ago
Civilian criminal charges dismissed against Navy captainCriminal charges against Capt. Dennis Turner were dismissed in July 2023, and a Virginia circuit court allowed expungement of the charges in December 2023.By Geoff Ziezulewicz14 days ago
Inside the Navy’s Marine Mammal ProgramThe Navy program that trains dolphins and sea lions for a variety of missions turns 65 this year.By Geoff Ziezulewicz14 days ago