New aircraft carriers face years of delivery delaysDelivery of the Navy's next Ford-class aircraft carrier, the John F. Kennedy, was delayed two more years to 2027, budget documents show.By Zita Ballinger Fletcher2 hours ago
House passes $435 billion spending plan for VA in fiscal 2026Republicans approved plans for an 18% boost in total Veterans Affairs spending next year, but the measure is far from becoming law. By Leo Shane III14 days ago
Lawmakers press VA for details on DOGE access to vets recordsDemocrats want promises from department leaders that sensitive medical and financial information is being handled securely. By Leo Shane III14 days ago
Here’s the role an Ohio-class submarine played in the strikes on IranA single U.S. Navy submarine launched over two dozen Tomahawk land attack cruise missiles into Iran, striking a nuclear facility at Isfahan.By Zita Ballinger Fletcher2 weeks ago
Senators concerned with Navy shipbuilding delays, budgetThe Navy remains years behind in projected ship deliveries and cannot provide firm timelines for improvement, military officials told lawmakers Tuesday.By Zita Ballinger Fletcher2 weeks ago
Navy reaches fiscal 2025 recruiting goal 3 months earlyAfter falling short of its recruiting goal for the first time ever in 2023, the Navy has now reached its recruiting goal two years in a row.By Riley Ceder3 weeks ago