Navy Commissions Submarine USS Massachusetts (SSN 798)
BOSTON — March 28, 2026 — The Navy commissioned the Virginia-class fast-attack submarine USS Massachusetts (SSN 798) in a traditional ceremony held March 28 at Boston Harbor.
The ‘March of Folly’: America’s headlong lurch into Vietnam began with just 3,500 Marines
On March 8, 1965, 3,500 Marines of the 9th Marine Expeditionary Brigade — the first combat troops in Vietnam — waded ashore to the coastal city of Da Nang. Unlike their forefathers, who were met with lethal sprays of machine guns and shells on the shores of the Pacific and Europe during World War II, these Marines were, almost comically, met by the mayor of Da Nang with girls placing wreaths aroun...[Read More]
US Navy commissions fast-attack submarine USS Massachusetts
The U.S. Navy officially commissioned its newest nuclear attack submarine during a Saturday ceremony at Boston Harbor, the service announced. The USS Massachusetts, — which weighs 7,800 tons and is 377 feet long — is the 12th Virginia-class submarine and the fifth to be named after the U.S. state. “To the crew, the plank owners, the ‘Iron Patriots’ of the USS Massachusetts, we did it,” said Cmdr. ...[Read More]
Thousands of US Army paratroopers arrive in Middle East as buildup intensifies
Thousands of soldiers from the U.S. Army’s elite 82nd Airborne Division have started arriving in the Middle East, two U.S. officials told Reuters on Monday, as President Donald Trump weighs his next steps in the war against Iran. Reuters first reported on March 18 that Trump’s administration was considering deploying thousands of additional U.S. troops to the Middle East, a move that would expand ...[Read More]
Streaming Series Features Historic Naval Chapel in Maryland
“America’s Churches with Benjamin Hall” debuts with a tour of the U.S. Naval Academy Chapel, showcasing its history, staff insights and significance.
Portsmouth Naval Shipyard Undocks USS Albany Ahead of Schedule at Naval Submarine Base New London
GROTON, Conn. – Portsmouth Naval Shipyard safely undocked Los Angeles-class attack submarine USS Albany (SSN 753) March 26 at Naval Submarine Base (SUBASE) New London, marking a significant milestone in its maintenance and modernization availability.
The US Navy wants you … to make ‘Drone Killer’ ammunition
The Naval Surface Warfare Center Crane Division last month revealed the service’s new “Drone Killer Cartridge,” or DKC, a small-arms ammunition specifically designed to destroy small quadcopter drones. In the announcement, Brian Hoffman, chief engineer of NSWC Crane’s Man-Portable Weapons, explained that the ammo works much like a shotshell in that it disperses a cluster of projectiles, but it’s d...[Read More]
USS Blue Ridge departs Laem Chabang, Thailand
U.S. 7th Fleet flagship USS Blue Ridge (LCC 19) and embarked U.S. 7th Fleet departed Laem Chabang,
USS Gerald R. Ford Arrives in Split, Croatia
SPLIT, Croatia – The world’s largest aircraft carrier, USS Gerald R. Ford (CVN 78) anchored in the Port of Split, Croatia, March 28, following an Adriatic Sea transit from Souda Bay, Greece, where the ship conducted a working port to resupply, refuel, and conduct repairs, March 23-26.
Senator stalls 3 ‘unfit’ officer promotions in retort to Hegseth
An Oregon senator has placed a hold on unanimous consent promotions for three military officers, citing behavior — including war zone misconduct allegations and a podcast with extremist language and viewpoints — that he says make the officers “unfit” for higher roles. Sen. Ron Wyden, D-Ore., placed a hold Wednesday on the promotions of Marine Lt. Col. Vincent Noble, Col. Thomas Siverts and Navy Lt...[Read More]
Japanese destroyer can now fire Tomahawk missiles, extending nation’s combat punch
MANILA, Philippines — The Japanese destroyer JS Chokai is now capable of launching U.S. Tomahawk cruise missiles, making it the first Japanese warship that can strike targets beyond 1,000 kilometers. This development marks a key shift in the country’s defense strategy. Japan committed to acquiring 400 Tomahawks last year to equip its eight Aegis destroyers as part of a larger standoff capability, ...[Read More]
Navy Shipyard Workers Approve a Contract Deal with Bath Iron Works, Ending Weeklong Strike
Hundreds of employees at one of the U.S. Navy’s biggest shipbuilding contractors voted to approve a contract deal with Bath Iron Works, ending a weeklong strike.