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US Navy hosts the 2025 All-American Bowl [Image 5 of 9]

SAN ANTONIO (Jan. 11, 2025) Master-at-Arms 3rd Class Trent Harrell, right, from Houston, leads a crowd of Sailors in singing Navy marching cadences during the Navy All-American Bowl. Navy serves as the official title sponsor of the 2025 Navy All-American Bowl in San Antonio, which over the past 25 years, has established itself as the nation’s premier high school football all-star game, featuring o...[Read More]

US Navy hosts the 2025 All-American Bowl [Image 1 of 9]

SAN ANTONIO (Jan. 11, 2025) Rear Adm. Jim Waters, left, Commander, Navy Recruiting Command, a native of Ellington, Conn., talks with Ron Nirenberg, mayor of San Antonio, during the Navy All-American Bowl. Navy serves as the official title sponsor of the 2025 Navy All-American Bowl in San Antonio, which over the past 25 years, has established itself as the nation’s premier high school football all-...[Read More]

The Pentagon’s ‘Replicator’ drone bonanza faces an uncertain future

In a speech last August, Kathleen Hicks listed the two most common questions about Replicator, her two-year pledge to buy thousands of drones and help the U.S. military compete with China. “When we launched Replicator, a common refrain I heard was: ‘Can it work?’ These days I’m more likely to hear: ‘Will it stick?’” said Hicks, the deputy secretary of defense. That second question soon won’t be he...[Read More]

1,800 California National Guardsmen activated for LA fire response

Nearly 2,000 California National Guardsmen have been activated to help battle deadly wildfires that have destroyed thousands of homes and killed at least 24 people in the Los Angeles area, Pentagon officials said Monday. One thousand eight hundred California Guardsmen will support response efforts, including firefighting crews, aircraft and military police that are working in support of local law ...[Read More]

1,800 California National Guardsmen activated for LA fire response

Nearly 2,000 California National Guardsmen have been activated to help battle deadly wildfires that have destroyed thousands of homes and killed at least 24 people in the Los Angeles area, Pentagon officials said Monday. One thousand eight hundred California Guardsmen will support response efforts, including firefighting crews, aircraft and military police that are working in support of local law ...[Read More]

2 New Ford-Class Aircraft Carriers Will Be Named After Former Presidents Bill Clinton, George W. Bush

While the White House publicized the decision, the responsibility and authority to name ships lies squarely in the hands of the Navy secretary.

Confirmation hearing for Trump’s VA Sec pick delayed over FBI check

The confirmation hearing for Veterans Affairs Secretary nominee Doug Collins, originally scheduled for Tuesday morning, has been postponed by Senate leaders to Jan. 21 because of missing background paperwork, officials said Monday. Senate Veterans’ Affairs Committee leaders said the delay is not the fault or criticism of Collins, a former U.S. House representative from Georgia who is expected to b...[Read More]

SECNAV Del Toro Names Future Aircraft Carriers CVN 82 and CVN 83

 Secretary of the Navy Carlos Del Toro announced the names of two future Gerald R. Ford-class of aircraft carriers as the future USS William J. Clinton (CVN 82) and the future USS George W. Bush (CVN 83).

Navy Week Program Sets Sail for Sacramento

The U.S. Navy proudly announces Navy Week Sacramento, California, taking place March 17-23, 2025. As part of a nationwide outreach effort, Sacramento Navy Week will bring 50-75 Sailors to engage directly with the community through a week-long series of performances, educational events and service projects.

Chairman Bost: America’s veterans have earned Doug Collins

My friend, fellow veteran, and former House colleague Doug Collins from the great state of Georgia could not be a better choice by President-elect Donald Trump to lead the Department of Veterans Affairs during the incoming Trump administration. I served with Doug for six years in the House and was privileged to get a front-row seat to witness his character, servant leadership, and care for the bet...[Read More]

In quiet shift, Marines allow mixed-gender DI teams to train recruits

Last year, without fanfare or a formal announcement, the Marine Corps took a step a key leader had formerly said was not feasible due to manpower constraints, assembling teams of both male and female drill instructors to train recruit companies and platoons at its two boot camps. The Marine Corps Recruit Depots received a directive in December 2023 from the then-commander of Marine Corps Training ...[Read More]

In quiet shift, Marines allow mixed-gender DI teams to train recruits

Last year, without fanfare or a formal announcement, the Marine Corps took a step a key leader had formerly said was not feasible due to manpower constraints, assembling teams of both male and female drill instructors to train recruit companies and platoons at its two boot camps. The Marine Corps Recruit Depots received a directive in December 2023 from the then-commander of Marine Corps Training ...[Read More]

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