USS Gerald R. Ford (CVN 78) Holds Change of Command
NORFOLK, Va. – In a time-honored naval tradition, the world’s largest aircraft carrier, USS Gerald R. Ford (CVN 78), held a change of command aboard the ship at Naval Station Norfolk, May 12.
Sunken USS Yorktown leaves researchers ‘flabbergasted’ in latest dive
Eighty-three years after sinking, the USS Yorktown is still revealing secrets. During an April 19 expedition, scientists with the National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration (NOAA) — as part of the Beyond the Blue: Papahānaumokuākea ROV and Mapping project — were using a remotely operated underwater vehicle to explore the storied U.S. Navy aircraft carrier, when they found more than they could...[Read More]
Quantico EOD called to remove WWII-era mortar from Virginia home
In central Virginia, it’s not uncommon to unearth relics from Civil War battles. But finding a 50mm French mortar dating to World War II hidden in your backyard is something else entirely. That’s what happened to Hunter Vap, a Marine veteran and resident of Orange, Virginia. After a midnight encounter with an ancient piece of unexploded ordnance, he’d enlist county officials — and ultimately explo...[Read More]
Quantico EOD called to remove WWII-era mortar from Virginia home
In central Virginia, it’s not uncommon to unearth relics from Civil War battles. But finding a 50mm French mortar dating to World War II hidden in your backyard is something else entirely. That’s what happened to Hunter Vap, a Marine veteran and resident of Orange, Virginia. After a midnight encounter with an ancient piece of unexploded ordnance, he’d enlist county officials — and ultimately explo...[Read More]
Breaking down Trump’s executive order mandating multiple VA reforms
The Department of Veterans Affairs would begin work on a pair of major new veterans services facilities on opposite ends of the country and ramp up efforts to fire poorly performing employees under a series of sweeping reforms directed by President Donald Trump late Friday. The executive order, signed by Trump in an Oval Office ceremony, would also mandate reduced wait times for veterans health ca...[Read More]
Strengthening Partnerships through Rule of Law
PRAIA, Cabo Verde — A rule of law exercise, held May 5th through May 9th during Obangame Express 2025, brought together representatives from Western Africa partner nations and European Allies, enhancing the practical and academic application of joint maritime operations.
Navy, Marine Corps and Coast Guard outline FY26 budget needs this week
Congressional budget hearings continue this week with a focus from appropriators on the military’s operations at sea. On Wednesday afternoon, the House Appropriations Committee’s defense panel will discuss force needs and challenges with the heads of the Navy and Marine Corps. At the same time, Acting Coast Guard Commandant Adm. Kevin Lunda will testify before a separate subcommittee on his servic...[Read More]
Navy, Marine Corps and Coast Guard outline FY26 budget needs this week
Congressional budget hearings continue this week with a focus from appropriators on the military’s operations at sea. On Wednesday afternoon, the House Appropriations Committee’s defense panel will discuss force needs and challenges with the heads of the Navy and Marine Corps. At the same time, Acting Coast Guard Commandant Adm. Kevin Lunda will testify before a separate subcommittee on his servic...[Read More]
How a soldier’s relentless charge broke Japan’s line on Okinawa
The United States and Europe this week celebrated some form of “Victory in Europe Day,” or V-E Day, to mark the 80th anniversary of Adolf Hitler’s downfall and Nazi Germany’s surrender to Allied forces. Despite all the jubilation 80 years ago on May 8, 1945, however, there was still unfinished business to attend to. Soviet forces were already being transferred via Trans-Siberian Railroad to Japane...[Read More]
How a soldier’s relentless charge broke Japan’s line on Okinawa
The United States and Europe this week celebrated some form of “Victory in Europe Day,” or V-E Day, to mark the 80th anniversary of Adolf Hitler’s downfall and Nazi Germany’s surrender to Allied forces. Despite all the jubilation 80 years ago on May 8, 1945, however, there was still unfinished business to attend to. Soviet forces were already being transferred via Trans-Siberian Railroad to Japane...[Read More]
Hegseth Orders End to Race Consideration in Admissions at Military Service Academies
Defense Secretary Pete Hegseth has ordered all military service academies to no longer consider race, ethnicity or sex for admissions, according to a memo.
Hegseth bans affirmative action at military service academies
Defense Secretary Pete Hegseth has barred the U.S. military service academies from considering race, gender or ethnicity in their admissions processes, ending the practice of affirmative action upheld by the Supreme Court two years ago. In a memo published Friday, Hegseth directed the schools to rank applicants by an aggregate score factoring in athletic ability, past military experience and other...[Read More]