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US Naval Academy midshipman dies
A 20-year-old student at the U.S. Naval Academy has died, the academy confirmed in a statement Sunday. Midshipman Second Class Kyle Philbert James, from Whippany, N.J., was a junior at the school. He was a member of the 36th Company, a history major and participated with the USNA Gospel Choir. The circumstances surrounding his death are currently under investigation. “It is painful to lose a membe...[Read More]
US Naval Academy midshipman dies
A 20-year-old student at the U.S. Naval Academy has died, the academy confirmed in a statement Sunday. Midshipman Second Class Kyle Philbert James, from Whippany, N.J., was a junior at the school. He was a member of the 36th Company, a history major and participated with the USNA Gospel Choir. The circumstances surrounding his death are currently under investigation. “It is painful to lose a membe...[Read More]
US Naval Academy midshipman dies
A 20-year-old student at the U.S. Naval Academy has died, the academy confirmed in a statement Sunday. Midshipman Second Class Kyle Philbert James, from Whippany, N.J., was a junior at the school. He was a member of the 36th Company, a history major and participated with the USNA Gospel Choir. The circumstances surrounding his death are currently under investigation. “It is painful to lose a membe...[Read More]
US Naval Academy midshipman dies
A 20-year-old student at the U.S. Naval Academy has died, the academy confirmed in a statement Sunday. Midshipman Second Class Kyle Philbert James, from Whippany, N.J., was a junior at the school. He was a member of the 36th Company, a history major and participated with the USNA Gospel Choir. The circumstances surrounding his death are currently under investigation. “It is painful to lose a membe...[Read More]
US Naval Academy midshipman dies
A 20-year-old student at the U.S. Naval Academy has died, the academy confirmed in a statement Sunday. Midshipman Second Class Kyle Philbert James, from Whippany, N.J., was a junior at the school. He was a member of the 36th Company, a history major and participated with the USNA Gospel Choir. The circumstances surrounding his death are currently under investigation. “It is painful to lose a membe...[Read More]
US Naval Academy midshipman dies
A 20-year-old student at the U.S. Naval Academy has died, the academy confirmed in a statement Sunday. Midshipman Second Class Kyle Philbert James, from Whippany, N.J., was a junior at the school. He was a member of the 36th Company, a history major and participated with the USNA Gospel Choir. The circumstances surrounding his death are currently under investigation. “It is painful to lose a membe...[Read More]
US Naval Academy midshipman dies
A 20-year-old student at the U.S. Naval Academy has died, the academy confirmed in a statement Sunday. Midshipman Second Class Kyle Philbert James, from Whippany, N.J., was a junior at the school. He was a member of the 36th Company, a history major and participated with the USNA Gospel Choir. The circumstances surrounding his death are currently under investigation. “It is painful to lose a membe...[Read More]
US Naval Academy on lockdown following reports of threats
Editor’s note: This is a developing story. ANNAPOLIS, Md. — The United States Naval Academy in Maryland was on lockdown Thursday as law enforcement responded to reports of threats made to the military school, officials said. The academy in Annapolis was working with local law enforcement to respond to the reports of threats, Lt. Naweed Lemar, the spokesperson for the base that hosts the academy, s...[Read More]
US Naval Forces Africa Commander Visits Tunisia to Strengthen Maritime Security Partnership
Adm. George M. Wikoff, commander of U.S. Naval Forces Africa (NAVAF), visited Tunisia June 8, underscoring the growing strength of the U.S.–Tunisia maritime security partnership in North Africa and the Mediterranean.
US Navy 2 years behind on hypersonic missile installation on Zumwalt destroyers
The U.S. Navy’s expensive effort to install hypersonic missiles on three Zumwalt-class destroyers is two years behind schedule, according to government auditors. In addition to problems stemming from both the destroyers and the missiles, the Navy and Army are reportedly not coordinating work on the joint Conventional Prompt Strike missile program. Missile flight testing scheduled for 2025 has been...[Read More]
US Navy and US Coast Guard Ask for Input on Environmental Impact in the Northwest
The public, stakeholders and tribes are invited to comment on training, testing.
US Navy aviator missing after helicopter makes emergency landing in Arabian Sea
Editor’s note: This is a developing story. A U.S. Navy aircrewman is missing after a helicopter carrying four crew members made an emergency landing in the Arabian Sea on Wednesday, the Navy said. The MH-60S Sea Hawk helicopter, assigned to the USS George H.W. Bush, had an emergency water landing at 3:30 a.m. EDT. While the cause of the emergency landing wasn’t immediately clear, the Navy said it ...[Read More]