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Navy intel admiral says China balloon was wake-up call to Americans
The Office of Naval Intelligence head also called for the intel community to release more information to back up claims of Beijing's bad intentions.
MCPON: High-year tenure pause can’t block younger sailors’ advancement
The policy suspension aims to "to keep our combat teams as strong as possible," said Master Chief Petty Officer of the Navy James Honea.
By Diana Stancy
It ‘keeps us awake’: Navy leaders say sailor suicides are huge concern
“Mental health is a vexing problem for us," Chief of Naval Operations Adm. Mike Gilday said.
By Diana Stancy
Navy frustration building over late weapons, ship deliveries
The commander of U.S. Fleet Forces Command said industry needs to start delivering ordnance on time.
Air Force unit exploring uses for small drones in Mideast
Small drones could help the Air Force map unexplored areas and disrupt enemy operations.
Retention of surface warfare officers is improving, SWO boss says
The commander of Naval Surface Forces, Vice Adm. Roy Kitchener, said his goal is to reach a 35% or 36% retention rate among SWOs for 2023.
By Diana Stancy
Navy aims for 75 ‘mission-capable’ surface ships amid readiness drive
The Navy will keep close tabs on ship readiness metrics to ensure at least 75 are combat credible on any given day and overall fleet readiness increases.
Navy considers non-LCS option for mine countermeasures in 5th Fleet
The Navy is considering forward-deploying LCSs to Bahrain or relying on expeditionary mine countermeasures companies to conduct some of the mission.
SWO boss: Embarking chaplains to DDGs is aiding sailor mental health
“I think the chaplain initiative was one of the best things we've done."
By Diana Stancy
US Navy considers Cold War-era squadrons to boost readiness
The sea service is poised to establish “surface groups” meant to renew the Navy’s focus on maintenance and training.
An unexpected glimpse of disillusionment in Russia’s trenches
The former frontline village of Novopetrivka, in southern Ukraine’s Mykolaiv oblast, offers a glimpse of the day-to-day existence for Russian soldiers.
By Neil Hauer