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Navy restricts process for anonymously reporting harassment and discrimination
The U.S. Navy announced new policy guidance for complaints about harassment and discrimination that changes how those complaints will be managed. Anonymous allegations of misconduct that occur in the Navy or Marine Corps will not be processed as a complaint under the Military Equal Opportunity program, which seeks to address unlawful discrimination and sexual harassment, the service announced. Ins...[Read More]
Navy reverses demotion of Rep. Ronny Jackson
Rep. Ronny Jackson announced that the Navy has restored his retired rank of rear admiral, overturning a 2022 demotion that followed a scathing investigation that found major issues with his behavior while he was the top White House physician. The Texas Republican on Wednesday posted a June 13 letter from Navy Secretary John Phelan saying he had reinstated Jackson to the retired rank of a one-star ...[Read More]
Navy Review Puts Future of Highest-Tech US Aircraft Carriers in Question
The U.S. Navy is reviewing the design and costs of one of its most high-tech and expensive warships — the Ford-class aircraft carrier — and the service’s top boss is not ruling out canceling future versions of its design.
Navy rolls out updates for working uniform and service dress blues
Effective immediately, sailors within the fleet — and those specifically stationed in the National Capital Region — are now granted greater flexibility when it comes to daily workwear, according to an April 26 NAVADMIN message. The update means that for sailors E-7 and above, the wear of the Service Dress Blues jacket or Eisenhower jacket in office buildings or workspaces is optional throughout th...[Read More]
Navy sailor dies after attempting to rescue children at Hawaii beach
A U.S. Navy sailor assigned to the Pacific Missile Range Facility at Barking Sand died Saturday after attempting to rescue children from high surf at a Kauai beach, authorities said. Master-at-Arms 1st Class Jeffrey Diaz died after first responders pulled him from waters off the military installation along the Hawaiian island’s western shore, the Kauai Police Department said in a release Monday. O...[Read More]
Navy sailor dies after attempting to rescue children at Hawaii beach
A U.S. Navy sailor assigned to the Pacific Missile Range Facility at Barking Sand died Saturday after attempting to rescue children from high surf at a Kauai beach, authorities said. Master-at-Arms 1st Class Jeffrey Diaz died after first responders pulled him from waters off the military installation along the Hawaiian island’s western shore, the Kauai Police Department said in a release Monday. O...[Read More]
Navy search and rescue medical technician supports recovery of Artemis II astronauts
SAN DIEGO (April 15, 2026) — As NASA’s Artemis II crew returned to Earth following their historic mission around the moon, a team of Navy Medicine professionals stood ready in the Pacific Ocean to receive them—prepared for anything from a routine recovery to a life-threatening emergency
Navy Secretary John Phelan reportedly listed in Epstein flight manifest
The Navy’s top civilian leader was listed on a passenger manifest list for convicted sex offender Jeffrey Epstein’s private plane, documents reportedly show. According to a flight manifest, Navy Secretary John Phelan traveled from London to New York City on March 3, 2006, on the disgraced financier’s private jet, CNN reported Friday. Epstein was awaiting trial for child sex-trafficking charges whe...[Read More]
Navy seeks new anti-radar missile compatible with F-18, F-35 aircraft
The U.S. Navy wants to a new anti-radiation missile with a longer range than existing weapons. The Advanced Emission Suppression Missile, or AESM, “must be compatible with existing launch platforms (e.g. F-18, F-35) and infrastructure currently supporting the Navy and Air Force’s existing inventory of anti-radiation guided missiles,” according to the Navy’s Sources Sought notice. The Navy expects ...[Read More]
Navy seeks new anti-radar missile compatible with F-18, F-35 aircraft
The U.S. Navy wants to a new anti-radiation missile with a longer range than existing weapons. The Advanced Emission Suppression Missile, or AESM, “must be compatible with existing launch platforms (e.g. F-18, F-35) and infrastructure currently supporting the Navy and Air Force’s existing inventory of anti-radiation guided missiles,” according to the Navy’s Sources Sought notice. The Navy expects ...[Read More]
Navy seeks to expand Guam housing to support troop buildup
The U.S. Navy unveiled new plans to grow the number of housing units for service members and their families who are stationed in the Western Pacific. In collaboration with Joint Region Marianas, the service will begin an initiative aimed at expanding housing capacity by 2,400 housing units to meet an increase in service members heading to Guam over the next decade, according to Joint Region Marian...[Read More]
Navy selects 3 companies to develop mine countermeasure technology
The Navy selected three defense companies as prize winners of a challenge to advance mine countermeasure technology capable of destroying mine threats from a safe distance. The service’s Direct Reporting Portfolio Manager for Robotic and Autonomous Systems and Defense Innovation Unit selected BeeX, BlackSea Technologies and Vatn Systems after they successfully completed the Mine Countermeasure Mod...[Read More]