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Navy crew helped rescue F-16 pilot after ejection over California
A U.S. Navy search-and-rescue team known as the “Dust Devils” played a pivotal role in the rescue of an Air Force pilot who safely ejected from an F-16 fighter jet that crashed in Southern California last month, Navy officials said Wednesday. The team assigned to Air Test and Evaluation Squadron (VX) 31 at Naval Air Weapons Station China Lake, California, arrived at the aviator’s location a little...[Read More]
Navy Culinary Specialist Charged in Death of Fellow Sailor in Norfolk
Jeremiah Copeland has been held since the discovery of Seaman Angelina Resendiz’s body in June.
Navy Demonstrates Collaborative Autonomy Mission Planning for Future Combat Aircraft
The U.S. Navy recently demonstrated a new capability designed to make autonomous aircraft easier to plan, operate and integrate into future combat missions.
Navy Demotion Reversed for GOP Congressman Who Government Watchdog Found Abused Subordinates
Jackson was quietly demoted to captain in 2022, three years after his retirement from the Navy, following an inspector general report that substantiated allegations of inappropriate and unprofessional behavior on the job.
Navy Designates Hazard Areas, Authorizes Premium Pay for Civil Service Mariners
NORFOLK, VA – Recognizing the indispensable role and daily dangers faced by Civil Service Mariners (CIVMARs), the U.S. Navy has officially designated several key maritime regions as hazard areas, authorizing premium pay when operating in these dangerous waters.
Navy develops strategy to weaponize data, AI
The Department of the Navy is officially weaponizing data and artificial intelligence. In a memorandum signed by Acting Secretary of the Navy Hung Cao, the strategy unfurling across the branch it set to allow the department to “to equip and empower all DON missions with the data and artificial intelligence (AI) capabilities necessary to rapidly learn and adapt to fight better tomorrow,” according ...[Read More]
Navy dishes out awards for top mess halls
The U.S. Navy announced the winners of its annual award recognizing excellence in food service among the branch’s vessels, boats and installations. The fiscal year 2026 Capt. Edward F. Ney Memorial Award was given to eight afloat and three ashore mess hall teams on Monday, according to an ALNAV administrative message. “These annual awards encourage excellence in Navy food service programs with the...[Read More]
Navy Divers Reinforce Maritime Force Protection at Naval Support Activity Souda Bay, Greece
SOUDA BAY, Greece – U.S. Navy Seabee Divers, assigned to Underwater Construction Team (UCT) 1, Construction Dive Detachment Bravo (CDD/B), completed inspections and maintenance on the port security barrier system and tested new methods for underwater concrete repairs on the Marathi NATO Pier Complex from Dec. 2025 to Jan. 2026.
Navy doctor fired after Hegseth, Libs of TikTok criticize her on X
A longtime U.S. Navy doctor was removed from her leadership position after Defense Secretary Pete Hegseth publicly reposted a social media link chastising her for a position it appears she never held. Janelle Marra was relieved of her duties this month as director of medical services at Expeditionary Medical Facility 150-Bravo in San Diego, California, shortly after Hegseth’s post on X announcing ...[Read More]
Navy doctor fired after Hegseth, Libs of TikTok criticize her on X
A longtime U.S. Navy doctor was removed from her leadership position after Defense Secretary Pete Hegseth publicly reposted a social media link chastising her for a position it appears she never held. Janelle Marra was relieved of her duties this month as director of medical services at Expeditionary Medical Facility 150-Bravo in San Diego, California, shortly after Hegseth’s post on X announcing ...[Read More]
Navy Doctor Removed from Role After ‘Transgender Healthcare’ Reference Flagged on Social Media
A San Diego Navy doctor has been removed from her leadership role and is now under investigation after her social media profile caught the attention of a right-wing activist and the U.S. Defense Secretary Pete Hegseth.
Navy doubles annual PT test requirement, updates failure guidelines
The U.S. Navy announced updates to physical fitness standards for sailors that will go into effect at the beginning of 2026, including aspects that will lead to a sailor’s administrative separation from the service. The service provided a Dec. 30 fact sheet laying out shifts in policy on the NAVADMIN website, after publishing a document that outlined consequences for PFA failure on Dec. 16. Most n...[Read More]