Navy names aircraft carriers after former presidents Bush and Clinton
The Navy vessels will be the first to bear the names of former presidents William J. Clinton and George W. Bush.
By Riley Ceder
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Navy secretary names newest destroyer Intrepid
This marks the fifth time a Navy vessel has donned the Intrepid name, and the first since 1974, when the carrier Intrepid was decommissioned.
By Riley Ceder
Naval Community College prepares for second influx of sailors, Marines and Coast Guardsmen
The pilot program allows service members to earn an associate’s degree, with courses starting in January 2022.
By Diana Stancy
SECNAV urges sailors to stay safe following a rise in traffic fatalities
The sea service has seen a rise in off-duty traffic deaths this fiscal year.
New SECNAV lays out his priorities for the Navy and Marine Corps
In a message to sailors and Marines, Navy Secretary Carlos Del Toro laid out the “four C's” that the former Navy officer sees as vital challenges for the department: China, culture, climate and COVID.
Biden’s Pentagon nominees: More diverse and more of them
Eight months into President Joe Biden’s first year as commander-in-chief, he’s making good on a campaign pledge to form an administration that would “look like America,” selecting for the Defense Department top officials meant to reflect the country’s diversity.
By Joe Gould
Senate confirms Del Toro as 78th SECNAV
The retired Navy officer and businessman has cited China and climate change as the predominant threats facing the force.
Navy secretary nominee supports expanding fleet, but says more money is needed
If confirmed, Carlos Del Toro would be the second Hispanic ever to serve as Navy secretary.
Iran threatens ‘USS Cole-style attacks’ on Fort McNair and a top general, sources say
Communications intercepted by the National Security Agency in January showed that Iran’s Revolutionary Guard discussed mounting “USS Cole-style attacks” against the base in the nation's capital, two U.S. intelligence officials told the AP.
A Navy ship burns in San Diego and the coronavirus spreads across the force ― The Briefing, 7.17.20
A devastating fire aboard the USS Bonhomme Richard, a relentless rise in COVID-19 infections, a group of Marines heralded for heroism and heartbreaking details of how an Air Force jumpmaster was killed over the Gulf of Mexico.
By Ben Murray