US Navy destroyer intercepts Iranian-flagged vessel trying to skirt blockade
Zero vessels have broken through the U.S. Navy blockade of the Strait of Hormuz since it began Monday, U.S. Central Command stated.
By Riley Ceder
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US Navy should rely on allies to boost maritime industrial base, report says
As the Navy builds its presence in the Middle East, experts argue that the force should rely more on allies to improve the U.S. maritime industrial base.
Navy addresses chain of command for surface ship fires
A new memo assigns the type commander as the deputy primary commander for an in-port emergency, clarifying who should coordinate the response effort.
Surface navy expanding use of data in sailor detailing process
Though the SURFMEX data tool won't address overall manning levels, it's meant to ensure the right sailors are in the right jobs to boost ship readiness.
Leyte Gulf sailor who died is identified by Navy
Sonar Technician (Surface) 3rd Class Nicholas Woods, 26, died Aug. 18 aboard the ship.
By Diana Stancy
Navy offers E-8, E-9 advancements for sailors who fill at-sea billets
This is the Navy's the most recent initiative to fill sea billets.
By Diana Stancy
Marines, sailors ate all of Greek town’s eggs, meat on port visit
The hospitality of one Greek town went over easy welcoming Marines and sailors on a May port visit.
How far has the US Navy come since the McCain, Fitzgerald collisions?
Six officials with first-hand knowledge of the surface force then and now spoke to Defense News leading up to the anniversary of the McCain collision.
Navy secretary reviews progress on meeting needs of sailors, Marines
“I have had the chance to listen, learn and act,” Navy Secretary Carlos Del Toro wrote.
USS Bulkeley arrives in Rota, Spain, completing homeport shift
The guided-missile destroyer is now part of the Forward Deployed Naval Forces–Europe.
By Diana Stancy
Judge rejects Navy engineer’s plea agreement in submarine spy case
A Navy nuclear engineer and his wife have withdrawn their guilty pleas in a case involving the sale of secrets about American nuclear submarines.
T-45 Goshawk crashes near Naval Air Station Kingsville; pilot safe
The pilot safely ejected, and there are no reported injuries due to the incident.
By Diana Stancy