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.…
Message to the Department of the Navy from New Acting SECNAV McPherson
The following is the April 9, 2020 message from the new acting Secretary of the Navy James McPherson to the…
On Short Notice, NAVWAR Engineers Boosted Comm Links, Data Speed for Hospital Ships in COVID-19
When orders came last month to deploy its two hospital ships to support the domestic COVID-19 response, Naval Information Warfare…
Navy: Carrier Roosevelt Sailor in Intensive Care After Testing Positive for COVID-19
The post has been updated with new numbers of COVID-19 cases on USS Theodore Roosevelt (CVN-71). A sailor assigned to…
Investigation of Former Carrier Roosevelt CO’s Message Still In Progress
The Navy’s probe into the circumstances around a leaked letter from the former commander of USS Theodore Roosevelt (CVN-71) warning…
CNO Gilday’s Message to the Fleet
The following is the April 8, 2020 message to the Navy from Chief of Naval Operations Adm. Mike Gilday.…
Modly’s Final Message to the Fleet
The following is the April 7, 2020 message from former acting Secretary of the Navy Thomas Modly to the Navy…
French Carrier Heading Home Early Amid Suspicion of COVID-19 Outbreak
The French Navy (Marine Nationale) aircraft carrier and flagship Charles de Gaulle (R91) is heading home early following suspicion of…
UPDATED: Modly Resigns Amidst Carrier Roosevelt Controversy; Army Undersecretary to Serve as Acting SECNAV
This post has been updated to include Thomas Modly’s resignation letter and reactions from members of Congress. Acting Secretary of…
Navy Calls for Face Masks for All Military and Civilians on Base
The Navy is requesting anyone – active duty, reservist, dependent or retiree – visiting a military installation to wear a…
Modly Apologizes to Roosevelt Crew, Former CO as Navy Extends Investigation; Trump Says He ‘May Just Get Involved’
This post has been updated to include additional statements from Rep Adam Smith (D-Wash.) and Rep. Joe Courtney ((D-Conn.) and…