Guam barracks conditions spur Navy-wide housing inspection
Navy Secretary John Phelan was so appalled by the barracks at Andersen Air Force Base that he ordered Marines and sailors to be moved out.
By Riley Ceder
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Hegseth orders renaming of ship named for gay rights icon Harvey Milk
U.S. officials say Navy Secretary John Phelan put together a small team to rename the replenishment oiler and that a new name is expected this month.
By Lolita C. Baldor, The Associated Press
Frontline Photos: Oct. 10, 2021
Marine Venom choppers in Okinawa, artillery soldiers in Syria, F-15E Strike Eagles departing for Greece and more in this week's Frontline Photos.
US Navy’s supply chain chief wants to transform dollars into readiness
The U.S. Navy is trying to improve its readiness while reining in the rising costs of maintenance and modernization. While these goals can seem at odds, the service’s first stab at this effort allowed it to boost its fighter jet mission-capable rates.
Damaged US sub in port after undersea collision in South China Sea
The sub arrived in Guam.
By Robert Burns, The Associated Press
Officials: 11 sailors injured after USS Connecticut submarine ‘struck an object’ underwater earlier this month
While details remain murky, no crewmembers suffered life-threatening injuries and the boat is slated to arrive in Guam today.
Navy identifies Nevada sailor who died of COVID-19 complications
Aviation Electrician's Mates (Mechanical) 1st Class Cory Weber died from COVID-19 complications on Oct. 3.
By Diana Stancy
A third of MyNavy HR systems will be down over Columbus Day weekend
Restoring the MyNavy Assignment system is the top priority for Navy leaders in this process.
By Diana Stancy
Navy secretary’s new strategic guidance focuses on deterring China from invading Taiwan
Carlos Del Toro will release a strategic guidance document this week that outlines how the Navy will maintain maritime dominance, strengthen strategic partnerships and empower sailors to succeed in competition against China.
Super Hornet crashes in Death Valley
The pilot was treated and released following Monday's mishap, which the Navy did not announce until Tuesday.
First littoral combat ship, Freedom, decommissioned in San Diego
The USS Freedom has become the second littoral combat ship the Navy has decommissioned.
By Diana Stancy
F/A-18 corrosion maintenance doesn’t consistently meet Navy and Marine Corps standards
The Department of the Navy requires the Navy and the Marine Corps to conduct F/A-18 inspections every 84 days to tackle issues related to corrosion. They aren't always getting done, and it's showing, according to the Defense Department Inspector General's Office.
By Diana Stancy