Latest ""
Airborne Triton drone key to Navy’s signal goals, Clapperton says
The autonomous MQ-4C Triton intelligence, surveillance, reconnaissance and targeting drone can fly for more than 24 hours.
Admiral defends non-binary officer against attacks from GOP lawmakers
This month, Lt. j.g. Audrey Knutson described participating in an LGBTQ spoken word night and sharing a personally written poem with the ship.
By Diana Stancy
US Navy official says Iran has ‘attention of everyone’
Vice Adm. Brad Cooper, the head of the U.S. Navy's 5th Fleet, discussed Iranian attacks in the waterways of the Middle East and elsewhere in the region.
By Jon Gambrell, The Associated Press
Former astronauts, retired airman & Marine, earn Space Medal of Honor
Two former NASA astronauts and military veterans were awarded the Congressional Space Medal of Honor yesterday during an event at the White House.
Retention of surface warfare officers is improving, SWO boss says
The commander of Naval Surface Forces, Vice Adm. Roy Kitchener, said his goal is to reach a 35% or 36% retention rate among SWOs for 2023.
By Diana Stancy
North Korea fires missiles after Harris leaves South Korea
North Korea has fired two short-range ballistic missiles into the sea hours after U.S. Vice President Kamala Harris flew home from a visit to South Korea.
North Korea test launches missiles on eve of Harris trip to Seoul
North Korea fired two short-range ballistic missiles Wednesday, a day before U.S. Vice President Kamala Harris is to visit South Korea.
Franchetti sworn in as vice chief of naval operations
She also picked up her fourth star before Friday's ceremony.
Harris tells Coast Guard grads rule of law is under attack
Vice President Kamala Harris told the U.S. Coast Guard Academy’s graduating cadets that they are starting their service at a crucial moment for the world.
White House nominates Franchetti for vice chief of naval operations
If confirmed, Franchetti would become the second woman to serve as the Navy's second highest ranking officer.
Navy’s 30-year shipbuilding plan offers three options to increase the size of the fleet
Only one of the proposed options gets the Navy to 355 ships by 2052.
By Diana Stancy