The announcement signaled that the Army will keep two tank brigades in Europe for at least a few more months. “We have to be inclusive,” Chief of Naval Operations Adm. Michael Gilday said, “or we’re not going to be able to fight together.” The short deployment will focus on interoperability and innovation, ahead of a more standard deployment next year, Navy leaders say. The carrier's strike group will focus on “innovation and interoperability” as the crew becomes better acquainted with the vessel’s new capabilities. The report was released amid efforts to bring home Marine veteran Paul Whelan and WNBA star Brittney Griner, who are both detained in Russia. Record-high inflation costs the Pentagon $6 billion per month, trade groups said in a new letter. “Deterrence doesn’t work when we handcuff the Department of Defense’s hands," said one industry representative. The Joint Safety Council held its first meeting Friday. The vehicle moved forward into the open gap, falling into the Dane River. Local divers recovered the Soldier’s body shortly after the event. Capt. Elizabeth Somerville, an EA-6B Prowler and EA-18G Growler naval flight officer, is tasked with leading the Navy’s largest developmental air wing. Load More