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Breaking down Trump’s executive order mandating multiple VA reforms
The Department of Veterans Affairs would begin work on a pair of major new veterans services facilities on opposite ends of the country and ramp up efforts to fire poorly performing employees under a series of sweeping reforms directed by President Donald Trump late Friday. The executive order, signed by Trump in an Oval Office ceremony, would also mandate reduced wait times for veterans health ca...[Read More]
Bribery Prosecution of 4-Star Admiral Opens Window into Navy Cultural Issues, Defendants Say
The new ongoing corruption prosecution, which is much more limited in scale and largely rests on a single, problematic witness, may be faltering.
Bridging Oceans, Building Futures: How a Navy Captain’s Unique Career Embodies the Spirit of AUKUS
Royal Australian Navy Capt. Stephen Hussey’s 50-year career in the Royal Navy, the Royal Australian Navy, and multiple U.S. Navy exchanges has uniquely positioned him to embody the spirit of AUKUS.
British-led force to use AI in tracking Russia’s shadow fleet
PARIS — The U.K.-led Joint Expeditionary Force, a military partnership of 10 northern European countries, has activated an AI-powered system to track potential threats to undersea infrastructure and monitor the so-called Russian shadow fleet, consisting of hundreds of often poorly maintained vessels used to circumvent sanctions and possibly for spying and sabotage. The operation, dubbed Nordic War...[Read More]
Broken AC at Fort Cavazos leaves soldiers sweating
Fort Cavazos, Texas, is currently working to address problems with its air conditioning units that have left soldiers facing uncomfortably hot conditions in their barracks. Complaints about the conditions were posted in early February on Hots&Cots – a popular app where service members review dorms and dining halls – with photos showing room temperatures hovering around 80 degrees. “Our Junior ...[Read More]
Brothers Join Navy Nuclear Engineering Program
Brothers Join Navy Nuclear Engineering Program
Building Security Through Cooperation: Exercise Obangame Express 2025 concludes in Cabo Verde
Thirty African nations have wrapped up two-weeks of intense training during Exercise Obangame Express 2025 (OE25), strengthening regional collaboration and reaffirming their commitment to maritime security in the Gulf of Guinea and the Atlantic Ocean off Africa’s western coast. This year’s exercise focused on enhancing regional coordination, expanding maritime awareness, and enhancing operational ...[Read More]
C-12 Aircraft Vital for Naval Station Guantanamo Bay Logistics
NAVAL STATION GUANTANAMO BAY, Cuba — The C-12 Huron, a twin-engine turboprop aircraft, plays a critical logistical role in supporting operations at the isolated Naval Station Guantanamo Bay. Its function extends beyond routine transportation, serving as a lifeline for personnel and cargo movement.
C-130 Hercules 70 Years Strong and Growing
PATUXENT RIVER, Md. — The ever-enduring C-130 Hercules celebrated 70 years of unwavering service last year. Since its inception in 1954, the Hercules continues to be used in over 70 countries with more than a million flight hours and growing.
CAL Western Students Tour NAVFAC Southwest
SAN DIEGO – Professor Laura Padilla at California Western Law School in Downtown San Diego brought her Land Use Law class to tour U.S. Navy Building 750 and to learn about Navy Real Estate and Land Use, April 1st in San Diego.
Camouflage and tiaras: First active-duty Miss America reflects on year
The extent to which 2nd Lt. Madison Marsh had found herself in uncharted military territory became clear at a NASCAR event in February, where her dual-hat duties required her to execute quick changes between her Air Force combat utility uniform and full pageant regalia. Her schedule had her meeting the Air Force Thunderbirds demonstration team and then a collection of military generals before shif...[Read More]
Can fresh icebreakers break the ice between the US and Canada?
MILAN — An agreement between Finland, Canada, and the United States to jointly build icebreaker ships may hold the key to deeper cooperation between the Arctic nations, as Washington has set out to boost its fleet against Russian and Chinese efforts to ramp up their own. The Icebreaker Collaboration Effort, or ICE Pact, was signed in July 2024 on the occasion of NATO’s 75th anniversary summit in W...[Read More]