US forces disable Iranian-flagged tankers trying to cross blockade
This week, U.S. forces around the Strait of Hormuz have launched strikes against Iranian military facilities and disabled missiles launched by the IRGC.
By Riley Ceder
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US and Iran exchange fire as Trump says war will ‘be over quickly’
U.S. forces launched retaliatory strikes against Iranian military facilities Thursday after Iran fired missiles and drones at three U.S. Navy vessels.
By Riley Ceder
‘Engineering casualty’ knocks out electricity and propulsion on USS Higgins
The outage rendered the 300 sailors aboard the ship essentially sitting ducks as they were unable to control the destroyer’s movements for a time.
‘A beans and rice diet’: Government watchdog finds issues with military cost of living pay
The Government Accountability Office found the DoD used a mix of unsound sampling practices and inconsistent processes to set cost of living payments.
By Eve Sampson
US Navy turns to AI firm Domino for options to counter Iranian mines
The core of Domino’s pitch - and the Navy’s wager - is speed.
By Mike Stone, Reuters
US combatant chiefs want more amphibious ready groups, Marine commandant says
The four-star officers who lead U.S. military commands have all requested the support of amphibious ready groups and Marine Expeditionary Units.
By Riley Ceder
Congress ends partial government shutdown, funding Coast Guard
The legislation will allow the Coast Guard to resume non-emergency operations and maintenance, which were halted during the 11-week lapse in funding.
Trump says ‘probably’ when asked if he might pull US troops out of Italy, Spain
The comment came one day after Trump announced that Washington was looking at reducing the number of U.S. military personnel in Germany.
By Humeyra Pamuk, Reuters
Navy rolls out updates for working uniform and service dress blues
Effective May 4, in addition to Service Dress Blues, NWU Type III dress — and all of its 12 pockets — will be authorized for wear in the Pentagon.
US Navy to extend service life of amphibious assault ship USS Wasp by 5 years
The service completed a study of Wasp-class amphibious assault ships and is currently conducting another on amphibious dock landing ships.
By Riley Ceder
Navy releases list of ships it plans to inactivate this year
The service intends to remove 14 vessels from its fleet.
By Riley Ceder
‘Alpha’ troops and more ships: Acting Navy Secretary Hung Cao outlines vision for service
In one of his first public addresses as acting Navy secretary, Hung Cao said he didn't need "cross-dressers" or "leaf eaters" in the service.
By Riley Ceder