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US Navy’s submarine fleet is too small. Here’s how selling some may help.
The U.S. Navy’s fleet includes 49 attack submarines, despite a formal requirement for 66. It’s also facing crewing and maintenance problems.
For SEALs, it’s back to regulation haircuts and uniform inspections
Stung by a string of scandals, on Tuesday Naval Special Warfare commander Rear Adm. Collin Green issued a four-page “back to basics” directive designed to shore up shoddy conduct, restore moral accountability and create better leaders.
By Carl Prine
Sailors, Marines and Coast Guardsmen hit with new pot, CBD rules
The new directives are designed to guide service members in an era of evolving state and federal rules on cannabis products.
By Carl Prine
Dog poop, booze and a slap — alleged CPO initiation hazing under investigation
The report indicates that the alleged hazing occurred around 8 p.m. on Sunday at a base housing residence in Lake Stevens, Washington.
By Carl Prine
Op-ed: The truth behind the ‘Twisterville mutiny’
The author makes the case for charging retired officers with the crime of mutiny.
By Bruce A. Elleman, Naval War College
US carrier sails into disputed South China Sea waters amid new flare-ups
A U.S. aircraft carrier sailed through the disputed South China Sea on Tuesday in the latest show of America's military might amid new territorial flare-ups involving China and three rival claimant states.
Before she handled SEAL war crimes cases, one-star was tied to ‘Fat Leonard’
Rear Adm. Bette Bolivar was lightly rapped for her ties to corrupt contractor Leonard Glenn “Fat Leonard” Francis two decades ago, officials indicated.
By Carl Prine
Monday ‘accelerated change of command ceremony’ relieves Navy JAG tied to SEAL cases
Deputy Judge Advocate General Rear Adm. Darse E. Crandall Jr. presided over what was described as a private ceremony and there was no end of tour award.
By Carl Prine
Op-ed: The Navy needs a new crew endurance plan
"Just making sure that fatigue is no longer a badge of courage is a good start, but we can do so much more to improve the lives of sailors."
By Capt. John P. Cordle
Navy CNO takes over Gallagher court-martial amid controversy
"Any previous post-trial action has been rescinded,” read a statement emailed to Navy Times by the Pentagon.
By Carl Prine
Navy: Rear admiral fired over 'inappropriate, personal relationship’
Vice Adm. Thomas Moore, NAVSEA’s commander, removed him as part of an administrative action and no charges have been preferred at this time.
By Carl Prine