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Naval Base San Diego cracking down on parking scofflaws

While increasing penalties, base leaders also admit that there's a parking space shortage along the waterfront.

Navy creates new security forces billet for enlisted sailors

The new billet, installation security specialist, or 815A, aims to bolster security and prevent unauthorized base access.

Inside the Navy’s pay and personnel crisis

A sprawling, multiyear effort to modernize sailor HR systems has instead led to lots of pain in the fleet.

Navy commander pulled from job in connection with SEAL candidate death

Capt. Brian Drechsler is being moved as Navy officials seek new leadership for the Naval Special Warfare Center.

USS Gerald R Ford leaves Norfolk for first full-length deployment

The Ford, which was originally supposed to deploy in 2018, completed a brief, inaugural deployment last year.

Japan ocean policy vows tougher security amid China threat

Japan's new Basic Plan on Ocean Policy also calls for accelerating developing autonomous underwater vehicles and remote robots for better surveillance.

Military sex assault reports rise, even as Army numbers fall

The Air Force, Navy and Marine Corps all had more reports of sexual assault last year than the previous year.

Ship fires cost the Navy dearly, but lessons still need learning

Since 2008, the attack submarine Miami and the amphibious assault ship Bonhomme Richard have been destroyed by fire, and others have been badly damaged.

USS George HW Bush returns to Norfolk after deployment

The Bush, which replaced the aircraft carrier Harry S. Truman in August, supported allies and partners to reinforce commitment to NATO, while underway.

Opinion

Why the US Navy needs dedicated command ships

Suggestions that there is no need for a sea-based battle staff platform fly in the face of Cold War and recent history.