Newport News Navy barracks to receive $1.7 billion upgradeThe agreement, spanning five years to the tune of $1.7 billion, will be used to construct or renovate 8,098 beds in downtown Newport News, Virginia. By Claire Barrett2 weeks ago
Navy works with 80 female sailors to evaluate future uniforms The Navy conducted fit evaluations with 80 female sailors as it continues to modernize its service uniform.By Riley Ceder4 weeks ago
Record-long deployments add new layer to sailors’ reenlistment decisions“Not knowing what’s happening wears me down,” said a sailor assigned to the USS Abraham Lincoln who's reconsidering their reenlistment decision.By Natalie Oliverio5 weeks ago
Navy offering up to $150,000 retention bonuses for select aviation billetsThe Navy is rolling out retention bonuses between $37,000 and $150,000 for select active-duty aviation billets and mission-critical roles. By Claire Barrett2 months ago
Veteran who lost both of his legs in combat reenlists in the Marine CorpsStaff Sgt. Johnny “Joey” Jones, who medically retired in 2012 after losing both of his legs in combat, said he felt he had more to give to the service.By Cristina Stassis4 months ago
US sailor deploying to Middle East injured in monkey attack in ThailandThe sailor was transferred back to Japan for medical care, a Navy spokesperson said.By Nikki Wentling5 months ago
