Air Force conducts ‘bomber attack’ demonstration near Venezuela
The flight was intended to demonstrate “U.S. commitment to proactively deter adversary threats to the U.S. homeland," according to the Air Force.
By Zita Ballinger Fletcher
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Why Truman changed the ‘War Department’ to the ‘Department of Defense’
Just a few months after the conclusion of World War II, President Truman announced his goal to implement a new governing structure for the military.
New evidence of dismal readiness among Navy’s Japan-based ships
In the Navy's 7th Fleet, up to 40 percent of ship crew warfare qualifications are expired.
Fixing a Navy in crisis: A conversation with House Seapower Chairman Rep. Rob Wittman
Defense News sat down with Rep. Rob Wittman to discuss the recent spike in accidents in the Japan-based U.S. Navy 7th Fleet.
By David B. Larter
Navy secretary: Service to reach out to private sector as part of strategic review
Spencer's comments spoke to the current and future state of the Navy at a time of change and uncertainty.
Lawmakers to grill Navy officials over fatal mishaps
Congress will focus on fleet readiness in a Sept. 7 hearing on the Navy's recent fatal collisions, but it's unclear just how much budget shortfalls were a factor.
Navy announces 2017 Stockdale Leadership Awards
The award is given to annually to a pair of current or former commanding officers for inspirational leadership.
By Mark D. Faram
Top Navy officer: No indication cyber attack played role in McCain and Fitz disasters
The announcement came during a Facebook Live question-and-answer session with Chief of Naval Operations Adm. John Richardson and Master Chief Petty Officer of the Navy Steven Giordano.
New 7th Fleet head arrives in Japan
The new leader of the Navy’s troubled 7th Fleet arrived in Yokosuka, Japan, after assuming command Wednesday.
Report: Navy's resupply and surge sealift ships facing readiness decline
Navy ships that provide at-sea resupply of fuel, ammo and other surface combatant essentials have seen a surge of readiness issues in the past five years.
How the US Navy's fleet has been on a collision course for years
The second deadly collision in as many months between a U.S. destroyer and a commercial ship in Asian waters has shaken the U.S. Navy to its foundations.
By David B. Larter