Senate confirms Phelan as next Navy Secretary The Navy's new top civilian leader has said the service is in desperate need of reform and innovation.By Leo Shane III7 weeks ago
No schedule yet for service secretary confirmation hearingsDefense and veterans hearings on Capitol Hill for the week of Jan. 27, 2025.By Leo Shane III3 months ago
Trump picks intel community official as next Air Force secretaryIf confirmed, Troy Meink would inherit key decisions about the Air Force's fighter force and how to right-size the Space Force as it takes on new missions.By Courtney Albon4 months ago
Cut on-base fast food to trim a super-sized force, leader saysThe senior enlisted advisor to the Joint Chiefs of Staff chairman came as the military continues to grapple with an obesity epidemic in the ranks.By Noah Robertson9 months ago
Congressman accuses Army of political attacks over combat badgeRep. Troy Nehls has received criticism for wearing a Combat Infantry Badge lapel pin after the service revoked the award last year.By Leo Shane III11 months ago
Saildrone, Thales collaborating on sub-sensing unmanned surface vesselU.S. Navy leadership has advocated for a hybrid fleet, with sailors and Marines augmented by smart machines and the equipment they carry.By Colin Demarest13 months ago
