USS Nimitz claims title of longest-serving aircraft carrier from ‘Big E’
The 51-year-old USS Nimitz was commissioned on May 3, 1975.
By Riley Ceder
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The US Navy is full speed ahead on building a laser fleet
Operation Epic Fury may have strengthened the case for laser weapons, but the U.S. Navy’s dream of putting one on every ship may take longer than expected.
By Jared Keller
US combatant chiefs want more amphibious ready groups, Marine commandant says
The four-star officers who lead U.S. military commands have all requested the support of amphibious ready groups and Marine Expeditionary Units.
By Riley Ceder
Navy rolls out updates for working uniform and service dress blues
Effective May 4, in addition to Service Dress Blues, NWU Type III dress — and all of its 12 pockets — will be authorized for wear in the Pentagon.
US Navy to extend service life of amphibious assault ship USS Wasp by 5 years
The service completed a study of Wasp-class amphibious assault ships and is currently conducting another on amphibious dock landing ships.
By Riley Ceder
Navy releases list of ships it plans to inactivate this year
The service intends to remove 14 vessels from its fleet.
By Riley Ceder
‘Alpha’ troops and more ships: Acting Navy Secretary Hung Cao outlines vision for service
In one of his first public addresses as acting Navy secretary, Hung Cao said he didn't need "cross-dressers" or "leaf eaters" in the service.
By Riley Ceder
US sailor deploying to Middle East injured in monkey attack in Thailand
The sailor was transferred back to Japan for medical care, a Navy spokesperson said.
3 sailors injured after fire breaks out aboard USS Zumwalt
A fire broke out aboard the guided-missile destroyer as it was stationed pierside at a Mississippi shipyard.
Navy ‘going to study’ possibility of building ships outside US, Phelan says
The Navy is exploring ways to alleviate pressure as U.S. shipbuilding faces issues with labor capacity, Navy Secretary John Phelan said.
By Riley Ceder