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AUKUS agreement requires submarine production boost, Franchetti says

She laid out the submarine production rate needed for AUKUS at her Senate hearing, though her confirmation is uncertain.

By Bryant Harris

3 weeks ago

Virginia sailor rescues child from drowning at beach

Aviation Electronics Technician Airman Michael Y. Yang was lifeguarding when he noticed a boy struggling in a rip current.

By Diana Stancy Correll

2 months ago

Navy, Marines set to launch second iteration of Large Scale Exercise

In all, the exercise will use nine maritime operations centers and six carrier strike groups across seven U.S. fleets.

By Diana Stancy Correll

2 months ago

Former Afghan pilot strives to bring family to US

Tashmorad Qara, an Afghan Air Force veteran, arrived in Virginia in 2021 after escaping Afghanistan when the Taliban regained control of his country.

By Heather Rosseau, The Roanoke Times

3 months ago

Are more mental health resources in store for limited-duty sailors?

The measure would require mental health provider billets for any units with 15 or more limited-duty status sailors.

By Diana Stancy Correll

4 months ago

Cop who cut short attack on congressman’s office is a Marine veteran

Former Marine Corps Staff Sgt. James Lewis served in Iraq and Afghanistan.

By Irene Loewenson

4 months ago

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