News
Fiscal year 2025 Recruiter of the Year awardees observe the Recruiting Operations Center brief
251204-N-TL932-1040 Master Chief Navy Counselor Kevin Kikawa, National Chief Recruiter at Navy Recruiting Command, explains portions of the Recruiting Operations Center brief to the fiscal year 2025 Recruiter of the Year awardees in Washington, D.C., Dec. 4, 2025. The ROY awards program recognizes the nation’s top Navy recruiters for their talent acquisition expertise, positive impact on local com...[Read More]
![Fiscal year 2025 Recruiter of the Year awardees visit the Whitehouse [Image 11 of 15]](https://www.navycrf.com/wp-content/uploads/2025/12/250w_q95-HWwZCk-810x300.jpg)
![Fiscal year 2025 Recruiter of the Year awardees visit the Whitehouse [Image 11 of 15]](https://www.navycrf.com/wp-content/uploads/2025/12/250w_q95-HWwZCk-80x80.jpg)
Fiscal year 2025 Recruiter of the Year awardees visit the Whitehouse [Image 11 of 15]
251203-N-TL932-1038 Navy Counselor 1st Class Courtney Poole, the Active Component Enlisted Recruiter of the Year assigned to Navy Talent Acquisition Group Jacksonville, poses during a visit to the White House in Washington, Dec. 3. The ROY awards program recognizes the nation’s top Navy recruiters for their talent acquisition expertise, positive impact on local communities, and upholding the highe...[Read More]
![Fiscal year 2025 Recruiter of the Year awardees visit the Whitehouse [Image 15 of 15]](https://www.navycrf.com/wp-content/uploads/2025/12/250w_q95-lBAMua-810x300.jpg)
![Fiscal year 2025 Recruiter of the Year awardees visit the Whitehouse [Image 15 of 15]](https://www.navycrf.com/wp-content/uploads/2025/12/250w_q95-lBAMua-80x80.jpg)
Fiscal year 2025 Recruiter of the Year awardees visit the Whitehouse [Image 15 of 15]
251203-N-TL932-1043 Chief Logistics Specialist Neil Phillips, the Active Component Officer Recruiter of the Year assigned to Navy Talent Acquisition Group Heartland, poses during a visit to the White House in Washington, Dec. 3. The ROY awards program recognizes the nation’s top Navy recruiters for their talent acquisition expertise, positive impact on local communities, and upholding the highest ...[Read More]
![Fiscal year 2025 Recruiter of the Year awardees visit the Whitehouse [Image 6 of 15]](https://www.navycrf.com/wp-content/uploads/2025/12/250w_q95-rJ1sSE-810x300.jpg)
![Fiscal year 2025 Recruiter of the Year awardees visit the Whitehouse [Image 6 of 15]](https://www.navycrf.com/wp-content/uploads/2025/12/250w_q95-rJ1sSE-80x80.jpg)
Fiscal year 2025 Recruiter of the Year awardees visit the Whitehouse [Image 6 of 15]
251203-N-TL932-1082 Fiscal year 2025 Recruiter of the Year awardees pose during a visit to the White House in Washington, Dec. 3. The ROY awards program recognizes the nation’s top Navy recruiters for their talent acquisition expertise, positive impact on local communities, and upholding the highest of Navy values. (U.S. Navy Photo by Mass Communication Specialist 2nd Class Joshua Sapien)
![Fiscal year 2025 Recruiter of the Year awardees visit the Whitehouse [Image 7 of 15]](https://www.navycrf.com/wp-content/uploads/2025/12/250w_q95-lHeUoe-810x300.jpg)
![Fiscal year 2025 Recruiter of the Year awardees visit the Whitehouse [Image 7 of 15]](https://www.navycrf.com/wp-content/uploads/2025/12/250w_q95-lHeUoe-80x80.jpg)
Fiscal year 2025 Recruiter of the Year awardees visit the Whitehouse [Image 7 of 15]
251203-N-TL932-1054 Master Chief Navy Counselor Kevin Kikawa, National Chief Recruiter at Navy Recruiting Command, poses during a visit to the White House in Washington, Dec. 3. The ROY awards program recognizes the nation’s top Navy recruiters for their talent acquisition expertise, positive impact on local communities, and upholding the highest of Navy values. (U.S. Navy Photo by Mass Communicat...[Read More]
![Fiscal year 2025 Recruiter of the Year awardees visit the Whitehouse [Image 8 of 15]](https://www.navycrf.com/wp-content/uploads/2025/12/250w_q95-jIt7Cu-810x300.jpg)
![Fiscal year 2025 Recruiter of the Year awardees visit the Whitehouse [Image 8 of 15]](https://www.navycrf.com/wp-content/uploads/2025/12/250w_q95-jIt7Cu-80x80.jpg)
Fiscal year 2025 Recruiter of the Year awardees visit the Whitehouse [Image 8 of 15]
251203-N-TL932-1052 Gas Turbine Systems Technician (Electrical) 1st Class Pathion Maxwell, the Reserve Component Enlisted Non-Prior Service Recruiter of the Year assigned to Navy Talent Acquisition Group Houston, poses during a visit to the White House in Washington, Dec. 3. The ROY awards program recognizes the nation’s top Navy recruiters for their talent acquisition expertise, positive impact o...[Read More]
Five minutes of chaos: How the Navy shot down its own jet
“Bittersweet.” That’s the shorthand the Navy uses to indicate a potential friendly fire situation. But in the minutes before midnight Zulu time on Dec. 21, 2024, it was already too late to make the call and avert the disaster by the time commanders saw it coming. According to a command investigation published this month into the events that led to the guided-missile cruiser USS Gettysburg shooting...[Read More]
Five minutes of chaos: How the Navy shot down its own jet
“Bittersweet.” That’s the shorthand the Navy uses to indicate a potential friendly fire situation. But in the minutes before midnight Zulu time on Dec. 21, 2024, it was already too late to make the call and avert the disaster by the time commanders saw it coming. According to a command investigation published this month into the events that led to the guided-missile cruiser USS Gettysburg shooting...[Read More]
Five Nations Work Together to Improve Navy Safety
Naval safety representatives and exchange officers from across the Five Eyes (FVEY) alliance convened at Naval Safety Command this week for a four‑day working group focused on aligning operational safety, maintenance practices and organizational standards across partner navies.
Flags honoring Danish troops at US embassy reinstalled after outcry
COPENHAGEN, Denmark — The removal of flags commemorating fallen Danish veterans who fought in Afghanistan by staff at the United States embassy in the country’s capital has caused a public outcry. The move came ahead of a silent march that will take place here on Jan. 31 to pay respect and show solidarity to the veterans following remarks made by U.S. President Donald Trump, which discredited the ...[Read More]
Flagship of U.S. 7th Fleet arrives in Manila, Philippines
U.S. 7th Fleet flagship USS Blue Ridge (LCC 19) arrived in Manila, Philippines for a scheduled port visit, March 16, 2026. Blue Ridge’s last visit to Manila was in 2024.
Fleet at Risk as Navy Struggles to Refill Missile Stores
Between October 2023 and January 2025, Navy ships fired more defensive missiles at incoming Houthi drones and rockets than they used in three decades following Desert Storm. They also launched hundreds of offensive strike missiles at Houthi positions in Yemen.