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Academy athletes could jump to pro sports right away under House plan
A proposal from House lawmakers would let academy athletes with professional sports offers serve in the reserves instead of on active duty.
Naval aviation commanders could receive up to $105,000 in bonus
The deal is $5,000 more than what active commanding officers were offered the past three fiscal years under the Aviation Command Retention Bonus.
By Diana Stancy
More Marines, sailors operating in Red Sea amid tensions with Iran
The increased presence of sailors and Marines aims to de-escalate tensions caused by Iran’s harassment and seizures of merchant vessels.
By Diana Stancy
US Navy ships shadowed Russian-Chinese flotilla off Alaskan islands
U.S. Northern Commands officials said Monday that the combined Russian-Chinese patrol didn't enter U.S. waters.
Navy expands maternity uniform options in pilot program
Pregnant sailors may now choose the uniforms that accommodate their work environment best.
By Diana Stancy
Military child beats huge odds to become the 2023 Gerber Baby
Gerber highlighted the "joyful spirit" of 10-month-old Maddie, the daughter of Air Force Lt. Col. (Dr.) Jun Mendoza and his wife, Crystal.
By Karen Jowers
Navy shifts to time-in-service advancement for E-1 to E-4 sailors
Sailors will now promote to E-4 after 30 months in service.
By Diana Stancy
Military academies’ diversity efforts draw GOP concerns, Dem support
The schools' inclusion programs are the latest military training work to draw the ire of conservative critics.
Navy special warfare sailor injured in air show parachute stunt
Witnesses reported the sailor "hit the ground hard" while conducting a maneuver at a civilian air show.
Stricken sub Connecticut returns to maintenance after dry dock upgrade
The boat is expected to return to operations in early 2026 following its Pacific Ocean grounding in the fall of 2021.
Navy captain becomes first woman to lead a naval construction group
Capt. Constance Solina is also the first woman to lead all Atlantic-based Seabees.
By Diana Stancy