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Waves pummel Marshall Islands Army base, ‘marathon of recovery’ ahead
One video shows the surge of water rush into an on-base restaurant as people attempt to avoid getting swept away.
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.
Army veteran tasked with getting Navy shipbuilder back in shape
Army veteran Charles F. Krugh, president of Bath Iron Works, took over the Maine shipyard seven months ago.
Could the LCS fleet be getting a new mission?
A provision in the FY23 defense bill calls on U.S. Southern Command to study the feasibility of permanently assigning LCSs to the combatant command.
Pacific training center to add partners, events for Army exercises
Military partners from Thailand, Indonesia and the Philippines participated in the recent rotation.
By Todd South