Navy seeks to fast track nuclear weapons systems Vice Admiral Johnny Wolfe told Congress the Navy is working to improve and develop three critical weapons systems.By Zita Ballinger Fletcher7 hours ago
Navy, Marine Corps and Coast Guard outline FY26 budget needs this weekDefense and veterans hearings on Capitol Hill for the week of May 12, 2025. By Leo Shane III2 days ago
Navy shifts to time-in-service advancement for E-1 to E-4 sailorsSailors will now promote to E-4 after 30 months in service.By Diana Stancy22 months ago
Senators rally to boost defense spending, with $1 billion for TaiwanA bipartisan group of senators seeks to boost defense spending beyond the debt ceiling cap amid resistance from House Republicans.By Bryant Harris and Leo Shane III22 months ago
Navy synchronizing its annual command climate surveys fleet-wideCommand climate surveys allow sailors to sound off on what they like and don’t like about their command.By Geoff Ziezulewicz22 months ago
Sailors could lose time off under special leave accrual policy changesSailors could lose time off they earned during the COVID-19 pandemic — if they don’t use it before the end of September.By Diana Stancy22 months ago
Virginia sailor rescues child from drowning at beachAviation Electronics Technician Airman Michael Y. Yang was lifeguarding when he noticed a boy struggling in a rip current.By Diana Stancy22 months ago
Gonna need a bigger boat: what the Navy does when whales go rogueWhile there has indeed been an uptick in Orca interference near Spanish and Portugese waters, they are exceedingly rare.By Sarah Sicard22 months ago
She was the first woman to lead an aircraft carrier. Who is next?Navy officials have said there are no women in the aircraft carrier commanding officer pipeline.By Diana Stancy22 months ago
Navy, Marines set to launch second iteration of Large Scale ExerciseIn all, the exercise will use nine maritime operations centers and six carrier strike groups across seven U.S. fleets.By Diana Stancy22 months ago
How Franchetti’s experience made her Biden’s pick to lead the NavyPresident Joe Biden has nominated Adm. Lisa Franchetti to serve as the next chief of naval operations.By Megan Eckstein and Geoff Ziezulewicz22 months ago
US Navy ‘operationalizes’ drones in 4th Fleet exerciseUS 4th Fleet is setting up the second unmanned systems hub for the Navy, and showcased its early work in UNITAS 2023.By Megan Eckstein22 months ago