Big changes are coming to the Navy in 2017. President-elect Donald Trump wants to spend billions on new ships. But the Ford-class carrier and Littoral Combat Ship programs are fraught with problems. Deployments may seem more dangerous than ever, as tensions rise with China and Iran. For sailors, there's a decent pay raise on the horizon and new uniforms in the works.
Whether you're a newly enlisted sailor just out of boot camp or a senior officer at the Pentagon, the Navy will evolve in a way that will directly impact your job and career.
Here's a rundown of the biggest changes on the horizon:
Trump's Navy
End strength, advancement
China and Russia
Supercarrier Gerald R. Ford
Sidelined cruisers
LCS program
An officer on trial
New cammies
MCPON Giordano's agenda
Skills training overhaul
Education
Modernizing job specialties
Hails and farewells
Aviation update
