Navy names aircraft carriers after former presidents Bush and ClintonThe Navy vessels will be the first to bear the names of former presidents William J. Clinton and George W. Bush.By Riley Ceder4 months ago
Navy shipbuilding plan would cost $1 trillion over the next 30 years The Navy's plan for its future fleet would require $1 trillion and a drastic increase in productivity at the nation's shipyards.By Nikki Wentling4 months ago
Navy tests how to relieve carrier strike group warships on stationA new concept would allow a deployed carrier strike group's cruisers and destroyers to be swapped out with fresh ships during deployment.By Diana Stancy16 months ago
Navy chief to prioritize getting more ships ready for actionAdm. Lisa Franchetti announced her priorities as the new chief of naval operations, in her first major speech since taking command in November.By Megan Eckstein16 months ago
Here’s what the Navy is doing to boost SWO retentionIn recent years, retention among SWOs has remained at approximately 34 to 35 percent, up from a 30 percent retention rate roughly 20 years ago.By Diana Stancy16 months ago
Seeking 75 ships ready for combat, Navy turns to new readiness orgsThe fleet, struggling to reach its goal of 75 mission capable surface ships, is looking beyond the basics of ship maintenance for ways to boost readiness.By Megan Eckstein16 months ago