The Navy provided no details for Capt. Richard Zaszewski's firing. The commanding officer of the School of Infantry–West and the commanding officer of the school’s Reconnaissance Training Company were fired March 8. A total of 15 aircraft from Fleet Logistics Support Squadron 40 are surging to fill in gaps due to a military-wide Osprey grounding. Leaders from the two departments are discussing allowing VA staff to move into unused space at more than a dozen military hospitals. Army Times spoke with the armor branch chief about the new field. The Army, Navy and Air Force have had such laboratories for years. The Navy is mulling how it could push more ships into a fight and sustain them once there, as it considers what a modern wartime footing looks like. The initiative is part of Big Navy's efforts to improve sailor quality of life. The Navy last allowed entry of candidates without a high school diploma or GED more than 20 years ago. The Air Force's next Ranger Assessment Course is planned for the spring. Load More