Pentagon awards $7.8 billion in missile contracts for US and allies
The Pentagon ordered thousands of new missiles for the Air Force, Navy and a host of allies, including NATO nations, Ukraine and Israel, among others.
By Zita Ballinger Fletcher
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Newly graduated sailors eligible for overnight liberty
Sailors who complete boot camp and are heading to advanced training school are now eligible for overnight liberty, a privilege not previously available.
By Riley Ceder
Navy T-6B trainer aircraft crashes in Alabama
The Navy said the instructor pilot and student aviator were treated for “minor” injuries.
By Diana Stancy
USS Nimitz operates in South China Sea for first time this deployment
China said its aircraft carrier Shandong conducted live fire exercises days after the U.S. carrier entered the waters.
By Diana Stancy
As 2 of the ‘MARSOC 3’ go on trial for homicide, the 3rd gets immunity
In a trial that started Tuesday, Gunnery Sgts. Daniel Draher and Joshua Negron are facing charges that include involuntary manslaughter.
Future Navy destroyer to bear name of Medal of Honor recipient
An Arleigh Burke destroyer will be named for retired Navy Capt. Thomas Gunning Kelley, Navy Secretary Carlos Del Toro announced.
Navy testing alternative crewing model amid shortages, says SWO boss
The pilot program aims to decrease the number of temporary additional duty sailors aboard destroyers.
By Diana Stancy
Russia releases US Navy veteran who crossed border
Russia has released a U.S. Navy veteran who apparently illegally crossed the border from Poland into the Russian exclave of Kaliningrad last year.
MCPON: High-year tenure pause can’t block younger sailors’ advancement
The policy suspension aims to "to keep our combat teams as strong as possible," said Master Chief Petty Officer of the Navy James Honea.
By Diana Stancy
It ‘keeps us awake’: Navy leaders say sailor suicides are huge concern
“Mental health is a vexing problem for us," Chief of Naval Operations Adm. Mike Gilday said.
By Diana Stancy
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