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CDR Mike Ferrell
Commander Michael Ferrell, a native of Lake of the Ozarks, Missouri, is a 2009 graduate of the United States Naval Academy.
CDR Rob Terranova, Jr.
CDR Rob Terranova, Jr. is a native of Syracuse, New York. He is a 2010 graduate of LeMoyne College, where he earned two Bachelor of Science degrees in Business Finance and Business Marketing with a minor in Philosophy.
CDR Stephen Mankins
CDR Stephen Mankins is a native of Wichita, Kansas and received his commission at the United States Naval Academy in May of 2008.
CENTCOM commander visits USS Abraham Lincoln amid mental health concerns
The top leader for U.S. Central Command visited the crew of the Nimitz-class aircraft carrier USS Abraham Lincoln on Saturday after reports emerged of deteriorating mental health and declining morale aboard the ship. Adm. Brad Cooper met with sailors and Marines after Military Times learned that two service members attempted to jump overboard during the Lincoln’s extended deployment of more than 2...[Read More]
CENTCOM forms task force to speed delivery of drones, tech to troops
U.S. Central Command announced a new task force Tuesday that it hopes will speed up and simplify the process of equipping units with combat-ready technology. The new organization, the Rapid Employment Joint Task Force, will be led by CENTCOM’s chief technology officer, Joy Shanaberger, and will focus on synthesizing logistics for capability, software and tech diplomacy. “The new task force will sy...[Read More]
CENTCOM forms task force to speed delivery of drones, tech to troops
U.S. Central Command announced a new task force Tuesday that it hopes will speed up and simplify the process of equipping units with combat-ready technology. The new organization, the Rapid Employment Joint Task Force, will be led by CENTCOM’s chief technology officer, Joy Shanaberger, and will focus on synthesizing logistics for capability, software and tech diplomacy. “The new task force will sy...[Read More]
CENTCOM has become a battle lab for unmanned systems
When a U.S. Army helicopter went down near the Strait of Hormuz in June, an unmanned U.S. Navy vessel went looking for the crew. The Corsair, operated by U.S. 5th Fleet’s Task Force 59, helped recover two U.S. service members. A month later, three Corsairs were used for something entirely different: striking a submarine and ship maintenance facility at the Bandar Abbas naval base in Iran, marking ...[Read More]
CENTCOM launches multinational attack drone task force
U.S. Central Command will stand up the inaugural task force focused on multi-domain, multinational attack drones. Task Force Falcon Strike will utilize one-way attack drones composed of unmanned systems from above, on and below the sea, managed by U.S. military support staff and regional partners, according to a Thursday release. The move to launch this unit follows CENTCOM’s establishment of Task...[Read More]
Check out these commissary deals on turkey and trimmings
As Thanksgiving approaches, commissary shoppers can stretch their dollars even further with some deals on turkeys and all the trimmings. Military grocery stores are offering whole, frozen turkeys at extra discounts in all regions until Dec. 1, according to the Defense Commissary Agency. There are no limits, and discounts are applied at checkout. The offer is valid for a limited time while supplies...[Read More]
Check out these commissary deals on turkey and trimmings
As Thanksgiving approaches, commissary shoppers can stretch their dollars even further with some deals on turkeys and all the trimmings. Military grocery stores are offering whole, frozen turkeys at extra discounts in all regions until Dec. 1, according to the Defense Commissary Agency. There are no limits, and discounts are applied at checkout. The offer is valid for a limited time while supplies...[Read More]
Chief of Naval Personnel Addresses NPS’ 2026 Winter Quarter Graduates
MONTEREY, Calif. — The Naval Postgraduate School celebrated its 2026 Winter Quarter graduates during a commencement ceremony March 27 in King Hall Auditorium, awarding 183 advanced degrees in defense-focused disciplines to 181 graduates, including 34 international military officers representing 22 countries.
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260806-N-TL932-1032 Vice Adm. Jeffrey Czerewko, Chief of Naval Personnel, left, discusses daily Navy recruiting activities with Rear Adm. James Waters, Commander, Navy Recruiting Command, in the Recruiting Operations Center at CNRC, in Millington, Tennessee, Aug. 6. The Recruiting Operations Center provides recruiters and commanders with the tools, data, and operational support needed to identify ...[Read More]