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This officer is the first woman to lead Naval Test Wing Atlantic

Capt. Elizabeth Somerville, an EA-6B Prowler and EA-18G Growler naval flight officer, is tasked with leading the Navy’s largest developmental air wing.

By Diana Stancy Correll

14 months ago

Rare firing of flag officer for sexual harassment came after unwanted kissing

Then-Rear Adm. Trent DeMoss told investigators he was from a small county in Kentucky and "a hug or a kiss was about the same as a handshake."

By Diana Stancy Correll

19 months ago

Remembering Wally

Before he became one of the Mercury Seven, the irreverent astronaut Walter Schirra cut his teeth flying Navy fighters.

By Barrett Tillman, Aviation History Magazine

4 years ago

Navy captain charged with steering defense contracts to her own company

Capt. Heather Cole is accused of steering more than $600,000 in defense contracts to her own Oklahoma business, according to Navy records.

By Geoff Ziezulewicz

5 years ago

NCIS investigating camera use under females’ desks at Pax River

Four females at NAS Patuxent River sought restraining orders against Daniel Fasci, 56

By Tara Copp, AP

6 years ago

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