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What has the AUKUS alliance accomplished in the last year?
Training uniformed personnel is just one piece of a flurry of industrial, legislative and acquisition activity that’s taken place.
Navy ousts USS Georgia commanding officer
Capt. Geoffry Patterson became commanding officer of the submarine’s blue crew in May 2022.
By Diana Stancy
Military hypothermia and frostbite decline as cold-weather ops ramp up
Even as more troops participate in cold-weather training, injuries associated with the cold are on the way down.
US announces new weapons package for Ukraine
It could be the final package of military aid to Ukraine unless Congress approves supplemental funding legislation that is stalled on Capitol Hill.
By Lolita C. Baldor, AP
USS Colorado returns from deployment, just in time for Christmas
While underway, the submarine steamed nearly 36,000 nautical miles and conducted port calls in Grøtsund, Norway, and Rota, Spain.
By Diana Stancy
Changes coming to sub IT ratings
Sailors in the information systems technician rating on submarines will convert into new ratings to facilitate “mastery” in one area of expertise.
By Diana Stancy
Ukraine’s Zelenskyy issues plea for support during Washington visit
Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskyy spoke at the National Defense University on Monday.
By Tara Copp and Lolita C. Baldor, The Associated Press
Last surviving Alaskan taken by Japan during WWII dies
Japan invaded Attu in June 1942 and held the Attuans captive in Japan. The invasion prompted the only World War II battle on North American soil.
Coast Guard helicopter that crashed in Alaska is recovered
The MH-60 Jayhawk crashed during a rescue mission on Nov. 13.
Navy opening more subs to women as new female officers double
The Navy will open more submarine crews to women in the coming years.
Defense Secretary Austin meets with Zelenskyy in Ukraine
U.S. Defense Secretary Lloyd Austin made an unannounced visit to Kyiv to make a high-profile push to keep money and weapons flowing to Ukraine.
By Tara Copp and Felipe Dana, The Associated Press