Navy will force aviators to remain in service to complete sea toursThe Navy plans to require its pilots to complete their second at-sea tour before they can get out.By Diana Stancy2 days ago
Congress moves to fix VA budget gap, but time is running outHouse and Senate leaders hope to approve $3 billion in extra funding for Veterans Affairs benefits checks by Sept. 20.By Leo Shane III8 days ago
Navy tests how to relieve carrier strike group warships on stationA new concept would allow a deployed carrier strike group's cruisers and destroyers to be swapped out with fresh ships during deployment.By Diana Stancy8 months ago
Here’s what the Navy is doing to boost SWO retentionIn recent years, retention among SWOs has remained at approximately 34 to 35 percent, up from a 30 percent retention rate roughly 20 years ago.By Diana Stancy8 months ago
Seeking 75 ships ready for combat, Navy turns to new readiness orgsThe fleet, struggling to reach its goal of 75 mission capable surface ships, is looking beyond the basics of ship maintenance for ways to boost readiness.By Megan Eckstein8 months ago
Race into 2024 with a new military marathon challengeRunners can compete in five military races to earn a new medal.By Jonathan Lehrfeld9 months ago
New flame-retardant uniform to hit more ships in 2024The Navy started distributing the uniforms in December 2022 to U.S. Fleet Forces units, including the aircraft carrier Gerald R. Ford.By Diana Stancy9 months ago
Defense bill grants Native American veterans more paths to advocacyA congressional charter for the National American Indian Veterans organization passed as part of the 2024 National Defense Authorization Act.By Jonathan Lehrfeld and Nikki Wentling9 months ago
Financial troubles cloud enlisted retirement home’s future Without financial fixes, the enlisted retirement home may not be able to serve its veteran residents in the future, a new watchdog report warns.By Karen Jowers9 months ago
USS Carney shoots down drone launched from YemenA U.S. official told the Associated Press that the Navy destroyer deemed the drone to be a threat and shot it down over water.By Lolita C. Baldor, The Associated Press10 months ago
Navy opening more subs to women as new female officers doubleThe Navy will open more submarine crews to women in the coming years.By Megan Eckstein10 months ago
US Navy upgrading torpedoes, leveraging cloud computing for submarinesApart from defeating torpedoes with torpedoes (yes, you read that right), the Navy is also improving its safety gear.By Megan Eckstein10 months ago