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DOD needs more consistent Indo-Pacific deterrence funding, GAO says
An annual assessment of how DOD funds deterrence efforts in the Indo-Pacific revealed problematic inconsistencies, according to a GAO report.
By Lillian Juarez
Navy creates one Seabee rating for E-9s as service aims to facilitate promotion opportunities
The change is slated to take effect on March 15.
By Diana Stancy
US military challenged fewer maritime claims with FONOPs in FY 2020
Both the number of excessive maritime claims and the number of countries making such claims were down compared to 2019.
Sailors say this submarine has been ravaged by bedbugs
Some crew members of the fast-attack sub Connecticut allege they dealt with bedbugs throughout most of 2020, but Navy officials say the issue wasn't reported until December.
The stealth destroyer Zumwalt sails through rough seas testing
The Zumwalt passed with flying colors.
By David B. Larter
Best pics of the week: March 7, 2021
The Air Force Thunderbirds and Navy Blue Angels debut the "Super Delta" formation, the USS Nimitz returns home after 11 months, and more in this week's Frontline Photos.
Navy vaccinating crews of two COVID-stricken ships in Bahrain
Twenty sailors each aboard the amphibious transport dock San Diego and the guided-missile cruiser Philippine Sea tested positive and have been quarantined.
Corrosion caused fuel tank leak on Vella Gulf, Navy says
Because the ship remains in a deployed status, the crew is being kept onboard so as to keep their COVID-free bubble secure.
Navy ID’s Seabee who died in military convoy accident near Camp Pendleton
Five other sailors were injured in the March 2 accident, but have since been released from the hospital.
Marine Corps concludes final carrier deployment with F/A-18 Hornet
The unit will replace the Hornet with the F-35B Lightning II.
By Todd South