Trump taps Fleet Forces head as Navy’s next chief of naval operationsCaudle, a career submariner from North Carolina, has been in command of the Norfolk, Virginia-based U.S. Fleet Forces Command since December 2021.By Riley Ceder13 days ago
Navy’s preliminary budget undercuts shipbuilding, senator saysThe future looks murky for Navy shipbuilding due to budgetary uncertainty amid lagging ship production, Sen. Roger Wicker said at a recent hearing.By Zita Ballinger Fletcher2 weeks ago
OpinionThe defense acquisition system is broken — it’s time for an overhaulThe acquisition process is too slow, risk-averse and bureaucratic to deliver the capabilities troops need, Rep. Mike Rogers and Rep. Adam Smith argue.By Rep. Mike Rogers and Rep. Adam Smith3 weeks ago
Troops need better health care access, top enlisted tell lawmakersFunding shortages and Tricare contract problems continue to plague the military health care system, senior enlisted leaders told lawmakers.By Karen Jowers3 months ago
US shipbuilding in a ‘perpetual state of triage,’ watchdog says Both Navy testimony and a government watchdog report this week highlighted the lackluster progress of U.S. shipbuilding during the past 20 years.By Zita Ballinger Fletcher3 months ago
Senate Democrats plan ‘shadow hearings’ on controversial VA cuts The move comes as VA Secretary Doug Collins has accused Democrats of creating panic over planned department reforms.By Leo Shane III3 months ago