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250502-N-UF592-1022 MILLINGTON, Tenn. (May 2, 2025) Chloe Bush, a senior at Millington Central High School, poses for a photo after being accepted to the U.S. Naval Academy. Capt. Shaina Hogan, chief of staff at Navy Recruiting Command, presented Bush with a scholarship to the school. (U.S. Navy photo by Mass Communication Specialist 2nd Class Eric Stanton)
374 MDG hosts Navy Corpsman for TCCC training
YOKOTA AIR BASE, TOKYO, Japan — The 374th Medical Group hosted Sailors from the U.S. Navy 7th Fleet for two iterations of tactical combat casualty care training at Yokota Air Base, Japan, March 30 – April 4 and April 13 – 18.
Sojourner Truth Descendant Christens Navy Ship Named After Ulster Native
Barbara Allen, sixth great-granddaughter of Sojourner Truth, says she’ll never forget the ceremony where the U.S. Navy christened a John Lewis-class oiler the USNS Sojourner Truth in honor of the abolitionist and women’s rights champion.
US and Philippine Forces Cancel Ship-Sinking Drill After World War II-Era Target Prematurely Sinks
A World War II-era Philippine navy ship to be used as a target in a combat exercise by American and the Philippine forces accidentally sank hours before the mock assault, prompting the drill to be cancelled, U.S. and Philippine military officials said.
Blue Ridge Arrives in Suva, Fiji
SUVA, Fiji — U.S. 7th Fleet flagship USS Blue Ridge (LCC 19) arrived in Suva, Fiji for a scheduled port visit May 5, 2025, marking the ship’s first return to the city since 1998.
U.S. 6th Fleet and STRIKFORNATO kick off Exercise Formidable Shield 2025
BODØ, Norway — Eleven Allied nations kick off exercise At Sea Demonstration (ASD) / Formidable Shield (FS) 25, led by U.S. 6th Fleet and executed by Naval Striking and Support Forces NATO (STRIKFORNATO), in the North and Norwegian Seas and North Atlantic Ocean, May 3, 2025.
Controversial military personnel nominee faces Senate panel this week
Senate lawmakers on Tuesday will consider the controversial nomination of retired Army Brig. Gen. Anthony Tata to oversee military personnel policies, a key leadership post which has been open through the first 100 days of President Donald Trump’s second term in office. Tata was originally nominated for the Under Secretary of Defense for Personnel and Readiness role in 2020 but withdrew his name f...[Read More]
Defense Department designates second military zone on southern border
EL PASO, Texas — The Defense Department said Thursday that it has designated a second stretch on the U.S. border with Mexico as a military zone to enforce immigration laws. The newest area is in Texas and is attached to the Fort Bliss Army base in El Paso. Like the first zone established last month in New Mexico, military personnel are authorized to take custody of migrants who illegally cross the...[Read More]
Head Navy officer lists top tasks for service, eyes 2027
The U.S. Navy’s highest-ranking officer detailed the service’s priorities in light of projected adversarial timelines at a Washington defense conference Thursday. Adm. James W. Kilby delivered a state of the Navy address at Modern Day Marine, where he spoke of fortifying the naval service through recruiting efforts and investments in emerging technology, among other goals, in an effort to prepare ...[Read More]
Head Navy officer lists top tasks for service, eyes 2027
The U.S. Navy’s highest-ranking officer detailed the service’s priorities in light of projected adversarial timelines at a Washington defense conference Thursday. Adm. James W. Kilby delivered a state of the Navy address at Modern Day Marine, where he spoke of fortifying the naval service through recruiting efforts and investments in emerging technology, among other goals, in an effort to prepare ...[Read More]
Navy Relieves Commander of Reserve Center in New Hampshire
Cmdr. Joseph Dearing was relieved from leadership of the reserve center by Capt. Christian Parilla, the commander of the Navy Reserve Region Readiness and Mobilization Command in Norfolk, Virginia.
Navy relieves commander of New Hampshire Reserve center
The Navy relieved the commanding officer of Navy Reserve Center Manchester, New Hampshire, on Friday, the service announced. Cmdr. Joseph Dearing was relieved of his duties by Capt. Christian Parilla, commander of Navy Reserve Region Readiness and Mobilization Command Norfolk, “due to a loss of confidence in his ability to command,” the Navy said in a brief statement. The release did not provide a...[Read More]