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Navy releases list of ships it plans to inactivate this year
The U.S. Navy named 14 ships it intends to remove from the fleet during the current fiscal year, according to a Navy administrative message released Sunday. The service released an inactivation schedule for fiscal 2026 that will see vessels either recycled, dismantled, deemed logistics support assets or transferred to the U.S. Maritime Administration, a government agency that oversees the disposal...[Read More]
Navy releases schedule of events for its 250th birthday
The U.S. Navy celebrates its 250th birthday with festivities that begin today, despite a lapse in appropriations due to a government shutdown that may affect military pay. The service is hosting a series of events in its birthplace of Philadelphia, Pennsylvania, where it was officially founded on Oct. 13, 1775, and in New Jersey. Here is a breakdown of the celebratory activities that are kicking o...[Read More]
Navy releases ‘catastrophic’ findings involving USS Harry S. Truman
The U.S. Navy released summaries for four separate investigations into incidents that involved the USS Harry S. Truman between December 2024 and May 2025. The investigation looked into the Truman’s collision with a merchant vessel, along with the loss of three F/A-18 Super Hornets. “These investigations assessed underlying procedural compliance and standards and reviewed how a Carrier Strike Group...[Read More]
Navy Relieves USNA Commandant of Midshipmen
ANNAPOLIS, Md.- United States Naval Academy Superintendent Lt. Gen. Michael Borgschulte, relieved the Commandant of Midshipmen Capt. Gilbert Clark Jr. today due to a loss of confidence in his ability to effectively lead the Brigade of Midshipmen.
Navy removes California-based medicine and readiness CO
After just over a year on the job, the Navy relieved Capt. Mathew Loe, the commanding officer of Navy Medicine Readiness and Training Command Lemoore, the service announced on Friday. Citing the pro forma “loss of confidence in his ability to command,” Loe was relieved of his command by Rear Adm. Kevin Brown, commander of Naval Medical Forces Pacific, per the release. Loe served as the NMRTC comma...[Read More]
Navy removes the head of its drone program just 8 months into her tenure
Eight months after her appointment as the Portfolio Acquisition Executive for Robotic and Autonomous Systems in December 2025, Rebecca J. Gassler was removed from the position on Wednesday, per a Navy release. In addition to the removal, the service announced the establishment of the Direct Reporting Portfolio Manager for Robotic and Autonomous Systems, aimed at correcting “years of fragmented req...[Read More]
Navy replaces admiral leading naval research with former DOGE staffer
The U.S. Navy has replaced the admiral in charge of the Office of Naval Research with a civilian who has reportedly worked as a Department of Government Efficiency staffer, according to the service. Rear Adm. Kurt. Rothenhaus, who has served as chief of naval research since June 2023, has been reassigned and replaced by Rachel Riley, who most recently acted as a senior adviser for the U.S. Departm...[Read More]
Navy report on Truman crash cites fatigue, poor seamanship as factors
The U.S. Navy last week released a redacted version of its report on the USS Harry S. Truman’s Feb. 12 collision with a merchant vessel. The public version of the March 19 report, now on the Navy’s Freedom of Information Act Reading Room site, identifies errors it says led to the collision and makes recommendations for how they might be avoided in the future. Vice Adm. Jeffrey T. Anderson, command...[Read More]
Navy Reserve Expands Bonus Opportunities to Strengthen Recruiting, Retention
MILLINGTON, Tenn. — The Navy Reserve has introduced expanded bonus opportunities for eligible enlisted Sailors and officers as part of its fiscal year 26/27 Recruiting and Retention Incentive Program, reinforcing its commitment to attracting highly qualified talent and retaining the experienced leaders needed to support the Fleet.
Navy Reserve officer, NASCAR Driver Jesse Iwuji to compete in historic NASCAR San Diego Race following promotion to commander
U.S. Navy Reserve officer and professional NASCAR driver Lt. Cmdr. Jesse Iwuji will compete in the
Navy Reserve Recognizes Outstanding Civilian Employers at NERE 2026
SAN DIEGO— Acting Chief of Navy Reserve Rear Adm. Richard S. Lofgren hosted civilian employers and their guests representing companies from across the nation during the Navy Reserve’s annual Navy Employer Recognition Event (NERE) June 11, 2026.
Navy Reserve Sailors Sharpen Skills in MAKO Challenge 2026
NORFOLK, Va. (Feb. 24, 2026) – Navy Reserve Sailors from U.S. Fleet Forces Command, U.S. 2nd Fleet, and U.S. 4th Fleet gathered at the Navy Warfare Development Center for exercise MAKO Challenge 2026, held from Feb. 19-22.