Navy Opens Up Combat Awards for Actions in Red Sea, Gulf of Aden
The Navy has designated the Red Sea and Gulf of Aden as two new locations for combat awards, according to a service message released Wednesday.…
Report to Congress on Coast Guard Polar Security Cutter
The following is the July 1, 2021 Congressional Research Service report, Coast Guard Polar Security Cutter (Polar Icebreaker) Program: Background…
CNO Gilday: Tight Budgets Require Balance Between Readiness, Modernization
While the Navy is focused on readiness to prevent the pitfalls of an overworked and untrained force, it must also…
USS Theodore Roosevelt Heading to Bremerton After Back-to-Back Deployments
Aircraft carrier USS Theodore Roosevelt (CVN-71) is changing homeports from San Diego, Calif., to Bremerton, Wash., for an overdue dry-dock…
Naval Special Warfare in a ‘Race for Relevancy’ as Mission Shifts to High-end Conflict
The integration of Navy SEALs and special boat teams into carrier strike group and amphibious ready group training exercises reflects…
White House Nominates New 2nd Fleet Commander
President Biden has tapped Rear Adm. Daniel Dwyer to lead U.S. 2nd Fleet, according to a Pentagon news release.…
Report to Congress on Columbia-class Ballistic Missile Submarine Program
The following is the June 24, 2021 Congressional Research Service report, Navy Columbia (SSBN-826) Class Ballistic Missile Submarine Program: Background…
Panel: All Services Need Long-Range Strike Capabilities
The Army “didn’t sneak out in the dead of night” to establish its own long-range fires regime to stay relevant…
Milley: China Wants Capability to Take Taiwan by 2027, Sees No Near-term Intent to Invade
China wants the ability to invade and hold Taiwan within the next six years but might not intend to do…
VIDEO: Russian Fighters Buzz British Warship in Black Sea, U.K. Denies Reports Bombs Dropped, Warning Shots Fired
This post has been updated with Russian military video showing additional details of the transit. Russian fighters and warships did…
U.K., U.S. F-35Bs Launch Anti-ISIS Strikes from HMS Queen Elizabeth
British and American F-35B Lighting II Joint Strike Fighters flew anti-ISIS strike missions from the U.K. Royal Navy aircraft carrier…