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Navy unmanned vessel operators are now earning specialized badges
As the Navy builds out new career fields focused on operating drone boats and submarines, it’s repurposing special insignia pins taken from other job fields with similar requirements to recognize the work they do. At the Surface Navy Association’s annual symposium in January, Lt. Miles Graham, commanding officer of the freshly established Chimera Detachment Alpha, revealed that his sailors were no...[Read More]
Navy unmanned vessel operators are now earning specialized badges
As the Navy builds out new career fields focused on operating drone boats and submarines, it’s repurposing special insignia pins taken from other job fields with similar requirements to recognize the work they do. At the Surface Navy Association’s annual symposium in January, Lt. Miles Graham, commanding officer of the freshly established Chimera Detachment Alpha, revealed that his sailors were no...[Read More]
Navy unmanned vessel operators are now earning specialized badges
As the Navy builds out new career fields focused on operating drone boats and submarines, it’s repurposing special insignia pins taken from other job fields with similar requirements to recognize the work they do. At the Surface Navy Association’s annual symposium in January, Lt. Miles Graham, commanding officer of the freshly established Chimera Detachment Alpha, revealed that his sailors were no...[Read More]
Navy Veteran Charged in Series of Atlanta-Area Shootings Dies in Jail
Authorities say a man charged in a string of shootings near Atlanta that left three people dead has died in jail.
Navy Veteran GOP Rep. Tony Gonzales to Retire After Affair with Staffer
Facing a rare expulsion threat, the Texas Republican abruptly steps aside, setting off a scramble for a key House seat and exposing how fast power can unravel on Capitol Hill.
Navy Veteran Sentenced to 4 Years for Strangling, Abducting Ex-Wife
A former Navy airman received a four-year prison sentence after being convicted of abusing his now ex-wife in their Virginia home.
Navy Veteran Who Helped Service Members Affected by Agent Orange Honored
Navy veteran John Wells has given to his country, and to his fellow men and women. His legal work helped result in landmark legislation.
Navy W93 Mk7 Program Enters New Phase of Development
WASHINGTON NAVY YARD— The U.S. Navy’s Portfolio Acquisition Executive (PAE) Strategic Systems Programs’ (SSP) W93 Mk7 program has entered into the Engineering and Manufacturing Development (EMD) phase of the Defense Acquisition System after achieving Milestone B this year.
Navy Week On the Road to Omaha For First Time in Over A Decade
For the first time since 2014, the Navy will bring more than 90 Sailors to Omaha from June 15-21 to engage in a week-long series of performances, educational events and service projects in celebration of the Navy and Nation’s 250th anniversary.
Navy Week “tees off” in Charlotte
The U.S Navy will arrive in the Queen City May 4-10 for the first time since 2007, offering residents a unique opportunity to meet Sailors, experience naval traditions, and gain a deeper understanding of the Navy’s role in national defense and global security.
Navy works with 80 female sailors to evaluate future uniforms
The U.S. Navy collaborated with 80 female service members to collect feedback as it develops future uniforms apt for the size and fit of the modern sailor. Textile experts and scientists with Navy Exchange Service Command worked on designs from Aug. 17 to Aug. 21 onboard Joint Expeditionary Base Little Creek-Fort Story and at NEX Norfolk, Virginia, according to a Thursday release. “We are committe...[Read More]
Navy ‘going to study’ possibility of building ships outside US, Phelan says
The U.S. Navy’s top civilian said Tuesday that the service would look into the concept of utilizing foreign partners to manufacture the nation’s warships as it seeks to address its growing shipbuilding needs. Navy Secretary John Phelan told reporters at a media roundtable at Sea-Air-Space 2026 in Washington that the Navy was facing a labor capacity problem at home and needed help remediating it. “...[Read More]