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Navy seeks to fast track nuclear weapons systems
The U.S. Navy’s Strategic Systems Program is working to fast track the improvement and development of three critical weapons systems, Vice Admiral Johnny Wolfe told members of the House Armed Services Committee. These include the Trident II D5 Strategic Weapons System, hypersonic missiles and the sea-launched nuclear cruise missile in development, known as the SLCM-N. “The Navy’s strategic deterre...[Read More]
Navy Seeks to Reactivate Wells Closed During Red Hill Crisis
The Navy is in the process of permanently shutting down the Red Hill facility, which sits just 100 feet above an aquifer most of Honolulu relies on for water.
Navy Shipbuilder Calls Littoral Combat Ship ‘the Sexiest Thing’ It Has Produced
The Littoral Combat Ship has had its full share of issues, but Austal Ltd. founder John Rothwell still thinks the Independence Class is “the sexiest thing we’ve done.”
Navy shipbuilding plan would cost $1 trillion over the next 30 years
For the U.S. Navy to achieve a proposed plan to expand its fleet of battle force ships, the service would need to spend $40.1 billion on shipbuilding every year through 2054, for a total of more than $1 trillion, according to new analysis from the Congressional Budget Office. Over the next 30 years, the Navy wants to grow its fleet of battle force ships to 381 to face swelling global threats, acco...[Read More]
Navy Shutters Premier East Coast Substance Abuse Program Amid Staffing Shortages
The program, in an aging building at Naval Medical Center Portsmouth in Virginia, has struggled to retain employees.
Navy Snow Team Departs to Sapporo for Snow Festival
SAPPORO, Japan — The Naval Air Facility (NAF) Misawa Snow Team has arrived in Sapporo, Japan, Jan. 28 to begin work on a Navy-themed snow sculpture for the 75th annual Sapporo Snow Festival, marking the Navy’s 40th year of participation.
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SAN ANTONIO – A Navy Special Warfare Center Sailor, left, talks with Terrence Lewis Jr., an Navy All-American Bowl football player from Ocala, Florida during the combine the day prior to the game. Navy serves as the official title sponsor of the 2025 Navy All-American Bowl in San Antonio, which over the past 25 years, has established itself as the nation’s premier high school football all-star gam...[Read More]
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SAN ANTONIO –Capt. Gervy Alota, director of community outreach at Commander, Navy Recruiting Command, presents a seminar to parents of Navy All-American Bowl players. Navy serves as the official title sponsor of the 2025 Navy All-American Bowl in San Antonio, which over the past 25 years, has established itself as the nation’s premier high school football all-star game, featuring over 500 All-Amer...[Read More]
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SAN ANTONIO –Cmdr. Tyree Barnes, executive officer, Navy Talent Acquisition Group Red River, and former U.S. Naval Academy and New England Patriot football player, speaks to Navy All-American Bowl high school football players. Navy serves as the official title sponsor of the 2025 Navy All-American Bowl in San Antonio, which over the past 25 years, has established itself as the nation’s premier hig...[Read More]
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SAN ANTONIO – Capt. Gervy Alota, director of community outreach at Commander, Navy Recruiting Command, left, talks with Kale Kintzler, an Navy All-American football player of Dubois, Wyoming. Navy serves as the official title sponsor of the 2025 Navy All-American Bowl in San Antonio, which over the past 25 years, has established itself as the nation’s premier high school football all-star game, fe...[Read More]
Navy spouse sues base officials over free speech after Facebook ban
A Navy spouse is suing officials at Naval Submarine Base Kings Bay, Georgia, alleging they censored him by banning him from their official government Facebook page. Sergio Rodriguez, an Army veteran and military family advocate who was named 2022 Navy Spouse of the Year by Armed Forces Insurance, alleges his First Amendment rights were violated when officials banned him from the Naval Submarine Ba...[Read More]
Navy Starts Turning Away Transgender Recruits Ahead of Trump Ban’s Deadline
A Navy memo dated the day after Trump signed his order directed recruiters to reject transgender applicants immediately, according to a copy of the memo obtained by Military.com.