A Navy Veteran Is Determined to Find His Own Way Through PTSD—Without VA
Each appointment with VA was another nail sealing the coffin shut, suffocating any hope that they could help me.
Cherry Point Sailors Compete, Celebrate Birthday of U.S. Navy Corpsman
Sailors serving aboard Marine Corps Air Station Cherry Point celebrated the birthday and legacy of
Corpsman Up: Hospital Corps Marks 127 Years of Unwavering Commitment and Courage
FALLS CHURCH, Va. – Today, the 127th birthday of the U.S. Navy Hospital Corps was celebrated with honor and pride at the Defense Health Headquarters. The ceremony brought together Navy Medicine leadership and corpsmen to reflect on the enduring legacy of the Hospital Corps and their continuing impact across the fleet and around the world.
Leonard Lauder, Navy Vet and Philanthropist Who Globalized Family Cosmetic Business, Dies at Age 92
Lauder studied at Columbia University’s graduate school of business. He served as a lieutenant in the U.S. Navy and as a Navy reservist, for which the U.S. Navy Supply Corps Foundation later recognized him with its Distinguished Alumni Award.
Pentagon shifts Greenland to US Northern Command in shakeup
The Pentagon is redrawing its military combatant command responsible for defending the U.S. homeland to include Greenland as the Trump administration signals it wants control of the Danish territory. “[This] change will strengthen the Joint Force’s ability to defend the U.S. homeland, contributing to a more robust defense of the western hemisphere and deepening relationships with Arctic allies and...[Read More]
USS Blue Ridge leaves Guam after port visit
The U.S. 7th Fleet’s flagship Blue Ridge set sail from Guam on Tuesday after a regularly scheduled port visit that began Saturday, according to a Navy release. The vessel departed Commander Fleet Activities Yokosuka, Japan, on April 3 to conduct a planned patrol of the Indo-Pacific, a region it regularly traverses to help mitigate threats, provide support to allied nations and enhance future war-f...[Read More]
Task Force 66 applies lessons learned from the Black Sea Battle Lab to exercise BALTOPS 25 alongside NATO partners
UTSKA, Poland – Commander, Task Force (CTF) 66, U.S. 6th Fleet’s purpose-built all-domain task force with the mission of integrating Robotic and Autonomous Systems (RAS) into fleet operations, is participating in Baltic Operations 2025 (BALTOPS) June 5-20, 2025.
Blue Ridge Departs Guam Following Port Visit
APRA HARBOR, Guam – The U.S. 7th Fleet flagship USS Blue Ridge (LCC 19) and embarked 7th Fleet staff departed Guam following a scheduled port visit, June 14-17. This port visit marked the first time Blue Ridge has visited Guam since 2020.
USS San Diego, USS Rushmore Join USS America in Sydney
SYDNEY — Amphibious transport dock ship USS San Diego (LPD 22), amphibious dock landing ship USS Rushmore (LSD 47), and embarked elements from the 31st Marine Expeditionary Unit (MEU) arrived in Sydney, Australia, for a routine port visit while conducting operations in the U.S. 7th Fleet area of operations, June 15.
U.S., Republic of Singapore Navies Deepen Partnership Through Exercise Pacific Griffin 2025
GUAM – The U.S. and Republic of Singapore navies kicked off Exercise Pacific Griffin 2025 in the waters off Guam, June 7.
Why Homer Simpson is a government fixture familiar to all troops
For over 30 years, Homer J. Simpson has been America’s most visible — and unbothered — federal employee. He’s been responsible for near meltdowns, mishandled hazardous materials, slept through security drills and once caused a total plant evacuation because he was trying to eat a sandwich stuck in the control console. And yet, he’s still employed. While fans of The Simpsons have long treated Homer...[Read More]
Military Moves Ships, Aircraft to Middle East as Senator Seeks to Stop US Action Against Iran
The U.S. military has moved additional ships and tanker aircraft into the Middle East and hurried a carrier to the region, officials have confirmed to Military.com.