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. The new rating will replace cryptologic technician networks and it's name will include "cyber." Expect more details later this year. Destroyers may not be tied to carrier strike groups anymore, allowing them to operate more freely and then seamlessly plug into a CSG when needed. The U.S. Navy and its closest allies and partners continue their quest to become interchangeable, but they can’t do it without international supply chains. The pilot program aims to decrease the number of temporary additional duty sailors aboard destroyers. The policy suspension aims to "to keep our combat teams as strong as possible," said Master Chief Petty Officer of the Navy James Honea. “Mental health is a vexing problem for us," Chief of Naval Operations Adm. Mike Gilday said. The commander of U.S. Fleet Forces Command said industry needs to start delivering ordnance on time. Small drones could help the Air Force map unexplored areas and disrupt enemy operations. 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. Load More