The US Navy

Navy’s Suicide Rate Soars To Record High In First Three Months Of 2024

The Navy reported a record-high number of suicides in the first three months of 2024 amid previous reports of poor…

10 months ago

US Navy Touts Efforts To ‘Close The Gap’ On Recruiting But Still Misses Goal By 20%

The U.S. Navy missed active duty recruiting objectives for 2023 by about 20%, despite rolling out a score of initiatives…

2 years ago

Navy to Christen Guided-Missile Destroyer Harvey C. Barnum Jr. (DDG 124)

Arleigh Burke class destroyer The Navy will christen the future USS Harvey C. Barnum Jr. (DDG 124) during a 10:30…

2 years ago
Navy to Christen Submarine Iowa SaturdayNavy to Christen Submarine Iowa Saturday

Navy to Christen Submarine Iowa Saturday

The Navy will christen one of its newest Virginia-class fast-attack submarines, the future USS Iowa (SSN 797), during a 10…

2 years ago
Navy Recruiting Head Doubles Down On ‘Diversity, Equity, And Inclusion’ Amid Drag Queen Uproar, Email ShowsNavy Recruiting Head Doubles Down On ‘Diversity, Equity, And Inclusion’ Amid Drag Queen Uproar, Email Shows

Navy Recruiting Head Doubles Down On ‘Diversity, Equity, And Inclusion’ Amid Drag Queen Uproar, Email Shows

The Navy’s head of recruiting doubled down on the service’s support for Diversity, Equity and Inclusion (DEI) amid uproar over…

2 years ago
US Navy Used Drag Queen Influencer To Attract A ‘Wide Range’ Of New Troops As Recruitment PlummetsUS Navy Used Drag Queen Influencer To Attract A ‘Wide Range’ Of New Troops As Recruitment Plummets

US Navy Used Drag Queen Influencer To Attract A ‘Wide Range’ Of New Troops As Recruitment Plummets

The Navy brought on a drag queen, who is an active duty sailor, to a “digital ambassador” program aimed at…

2 years ago

‘Warfighting Imperative’: Navy Plans To Increase Climate Spending Nearly 40% In 2024

The Navy wants Congress to fund an additional $397 million in climate change resiliency programs in 2024, including money for…

2 years ago
Navy to Commission Amphibious Transport Dock Ship Fort Lauderdale on SaturdayNavy to Commission Amphibious Transport Dock Ship Fort Lauderdale on Saturday

Navy to Commission Amphibious Transport Dock Ship Fort Lauderdale on Saturday

The Navy will commission its newest amphibious transport dock, the future USS Fort Lauderdale (LPD 28), during a 10 a.m.…

3 years ago
Navy to Christen Expeditionary Sea Base USS John L. Canley SaturdayNavy to Christen Expeditionary Sea Base USS John L. Canley Saturday

Navy to Christen Expeditionary Sea Base USS John L. Canley Saturday

The Navy will christen its newest expeditionary sea base, the future USS John L. Canley (ESB 6), during a 9:00…

3 years ago

Navy to Christen Guided-Missile Destroyer John Basilone Saturday

The Navy will christen the future USS John Basilone (DDG 122) during a 10:30 a.m. EDT ceremony on Saturday, June…

3 years ago
Navy to Christen Amphibious Transport Dock Ship Richard M. McCool, Jr. SaturdayNavy to Christen Amphibious Transport Dock Ship Richard M. McCool, Jr. Saturday

Navy to Christen Amphibious Transport Dock Ship Richard M. McCool, Jr. Saturday

The Navy will christen its newest amphibious transport dock, the future USS Richard M. McCool, Jr. (LPD 29), during a…

3 years ago
Navy to Commission Virginia-Class Fast Attack Submarine Oregon on SaturdayNavy to Commission Virginia-Class Fast Attack Submarine Oregon on Saturday

Navy to Commission Virginia-Class Fast Attack Submarine Oregon on Saturday

The Navy will commission the future USS Oregon (SSN 793), the newest Virginia-class fast attack submarine, during an 11 a.m.…

3 years ago

Navy to Commission Future Littoral Combat Ship Minneapolis-Saint Paul Saturday

The Navy will commission the future USS Minneapolis-Saint Paul (LCS 21) as the newest Freedom-variant littoral combat ship (LCS) during…

3 years ago
The US Just Parked A Fleet Of Aircraft Carriers Right On China’s DoorstepThe US Just Parked A Fleet Of Aircraft Carriers Right On China’s Doorstep

The US Just Parked A Fleet Of Aircraft Carriers Right On China’s Doorstep

Multiple U.S. Navy aircraft carriers have amassed in the waters east of China, the U.S. Naval Institute reported Monday. The…

3 years ago

Navy to Commission Guided-Missile Destroyer Frank E. Petersen Jr. on Saturday

The Navy will commission the future USS Frank E. Petersen Jr. (DDG 121), the newest Arleigh Burke-class guided-missile destroyer, during…

3 years ago