Contaminated air, water affect Navy training area in California
Raw sewage flowing from the Tijuana River into California trigger water advisories that disrupt Navy training, quietly undermining readiness.
By Bridget Reis
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Marine veteran creates searchable database of global battles
After noticing that the practice of documenting war was fading, the veteran aimed to capture insights from battles and make them available to scholars.
By Hope Hodge Seck
Remember the Titans? The Navy does!
Announced in August and officially established Oct. 1 as Fleet Logistics Multi-Mission Squadron - 30, it’s slated to fly the CMV-22B Osprey from the decks of the Navy’s flattops, part of an ongoing phaseout of the venerable but aging workhorse of carrier onboard delivery chores, the C-2A Greyhound.
By Mark D. Faram
Navy brings newest destroyer to life in Boston
The Maine-built Arleigh Burke-class destroyer is named in honor of Thomas Hudner, a Fall River native and longtime Concord resident who was awarded the Medal of Honor by President Harry Truman for crash-landing his plane to try to save the life of Ensign Jesse Brown during the Battle of Chosin Reservoir in December 1950.
Navy’s COD switch to the Osprey has started — what you need to know
The Navy’s ongoing efforts to swap out its aging fleet of Greyhounds is going smoothly, even if the new souped-up Ospreys won’t be fully fielded until the mid- to late-2020s.
By Mark D. Faram
US-backed fighters resume final offensive against ISIS after pause to deal with Turkish tensions
The U.S.-backed Syrian Democratic Forces are returning to the battle against the Islamic State following a pause to deal with clashes between their northern troops and Turkey.
By Kyle Rempfer
Think you’re tough? Need a change from the Navy grind? Try one of these squadrons!
Want a change that won’t hurt your career and might even help it? Think you’re tough enough and can master small arms, crew-served weapons and high-throttle tactics in dangerous waters? Want to quit following and start leading from the front?
By Mark D. Faram
LCS Sioux City slated for commissioning in Annapolis
Named after the fourth-largest city in Iowa, the Sioux City will become the 13th LCS to join the fleet and the sixth of the Freedom-class variant built by the team of Lockheed Martin and Fincantieri Marinette Marine in Wisconsin.
By Carl Prine
Prisoners confront one of the greatest literary works about war
"An Iliad" is a modern retelling of Homer's "The Iliad" with updated language and the occasional reference to contemporary cities and wars.
By Samantha Swindler, Oregonian/OregonLive
Best for Vets Colleges: The best schools for military students in 2019
In the market for a good school where you can use your education benefits? Check out our latest rankings of the best colleges for veteran and military students.
By Natalie Gross