Navy fires CO of Navy Reserve Center Shreveport
Lt. Cmdr. Adam Sandifer was relieved as head of NRC Shreveport “due to a loss of confidence in his ability to command,” the Navy said.
By Beth Sullivan
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Navy, Air Force cleared to fly Ospreys after inspecting gears
A cracked gear led to a November 2023 Osprey crash that killed eight airmen. The military is trying to see which Ospreys might risk a similar failure.
Alcohol banned for USS George Washington crew following sailor deaths
The new rules come in the wake of the deaths of two sailors following the ship’s Nov. 22 arrival in Japan.
By J.D. Simkins
Navy fires commanding officer of Navy Reserve Center Cheyenne
Lt. Cmdr. Christopher Bourque was relieved as head of NRC Cheyenne “due to a loss of confidence in his ability to command,” the Navy said.
By Beth Sullivan
Military aid societies seek crucial funds for troops on Giving Tuesday
This is the third consecutive year the relief societies have joined together to raise funds through their “Mission Give” campaign.
By Karen Jowers
Stealth destroyer to be home for 1st hypersonic weapon on a US warship
The U.S. is working to catch up with Russia and China in developing hypersonic weapons that travel beyond Mach 5.
Navy updates exercise standards for Fitness Enhancement Program
“The purpose of this exemption is to recognize that some sailors who do not meet the BCA standard are still able to maintain operational readiness."
By Diana Stancy
SOCOM must improve high-risk training oversight, report says
Parachute and combat dive training incidents account for the bulk of special operations training mishaps.
By Todd South
Trump taps businessman John Phelan to be Navy secretary
Phelan is the first service secretary pick announced by the president-elect for his second term in the White House.
Sailor charged in fellow sailor’s death in patrol boat incident
The accused sailor faces charges that include negligent homicide, making a false official statement and dereliction of duty.
USS George Washington returns to Japan after nearly a decade away
The ship arrived at Yokosuka Naval Base on Friday after operating in South America as part of a Southern Seas deployment.
By Diana Stancy
Navy removes CO of Airborne Command & Control Squadron 115
Cmdr. Charles Diehl is the third commanding officer the Navy has fired in November.
By Diana Stancy