Latest "Navy Surface fleet" stories

Sailing down ‘Satan’s Throat’: Go inside the Navy’s $20m combat simulator

Two simulators offer sailors virtual sea battles they must survive.

By Geoff Ziezulewicz

3 years ago

Navy announces Monday mustang merger

Officials say the move helps a broader range of enlisted sailors commission as surface electronic limited duty or chief warrant officers.

By Carl Prine

3 years ago

Watchdog: SWO ship-driving test scores continue to lag

A report this week raises questions about the sea service's ongoing efforts to shore up shoddy seamanship and ship handling skills.

By Geoff Ziezulewicz

4 years ago

Here’s what Big Navy says it’s doing to fix the surface fleet

At the one-year anniversary of the establishment of a reform committee, a status update notes progress on several fronts but cautions that much work remains to be done.

By Geoff Ziezulewicz

4 years ago

PACFLEET commander says this happens when a ship isn’t ready to deploy

Navy Adm. Christopher W. Grady, U.S. Fleet Forces Command, and Navy Adm. John C. Aquilino, U.S. Pacific Fleet, testified Tuesday before the House Armed Services Committee’s Readiness Subcommittee.

By Geoff Ziezulewicz

4 years ago

As Navy pledges surface reforms, some ask for proof of improvement

Navy leaders defended reform efforts a day after a Senator questioned the lack of data on such efforts.

By Geoff Ziezulewicz

4 years ago

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