The following is the U.S. Marine Corps 246th birthday message from Commandant Gen. David Berger and Sergeant Major of the Marine Corps Troy Black. Read More
Category Archives: Military Personnel
Second U.S. Aircraft Carrier Missile Target Spotted in Chinese Desert
Target in the shape of a U.S. carrier in the Xinjiang region. Satellite image ©2021 Maxar Technologies Used with Permission
A second suspected missile target in the shape of a U.S. aircraft carrier has been spotted in a rural Chinese desert, according to satellite photos obtained by USNI News. Read More
U.S. Military Has Historically Struggled with Vaccine Hesitancy
Flu shots are placed at the ready during a large-scale vaccination effort by the New Jersey Air National Guard’s 108th Medical Group at the 108th Wing, Joint Base McGuire-Dix-Lakehurst, N.J., on Nov. 6, 2021. US Air National Guard Photo
The military gave its service members an ultimatum. Get vaccinated or face separation. Read More
Report to Congress on Legislation Requiring Women Register for the Draft
The following is the Nov. 8, 2021 Congressional Research Service In Focus report, FY2022 NDAA: Selective Service and Draft Registration. Read More
New U.K. Royal Navy First Sea Lord Takes Command, Confers with U.S. CNO Gilday
Adm. Ben Key became the nation’s most senior sailor aboard flagship HMS Victory. Royal Navy Photo
A new head of the U.K. Royal Navy has taken command, the Ministry of Defence announced on Monday. Read More
China ‘Clearly’ Developing Aviation and Maritime Capabilities to Counter U.S. in Indo-Pacific, Says Pentagon
A screenshot of DF-26 launching in China.
China continues to pursue both aviation and maritime capabilities to counter the United States in the Indo-Pacific region, a Pentagon spokesman said Monday. Read More
USNI News Fleet and Marine Tracker: Nov. 8, 2021
USNI News Graphic
These are the approximate positions of the U.S. Navy’s deployed carrier strike groups and amphibious ready groups throughout the world as of Nov. 8, 2021, based on Navy and public data. In cases where a CSG or ARG is conducting disaggregated operations, the chart reflects the location of the capital ship. Read More
Report to Congress on Air Force Tanker Strategy
The following is the Nov. 5, 2021, Congressional Research Service In Focus report, Air Force Tanker Strategy Change. Read More
Federal Contractor Vaccine Deadline Postponed, DoD Civilians to be Vaccinated by Nov. 22
Capt. P. Scott Miller, left, commanding officer of Nimitz-class nuclear aircraft carrier USS Carl Vinson (CVN-70), receives the COVID-19 vaccine from Hospital Corpsman 3rd class Ang Li, a native of Newport, Ore., aboard the ship on Feb. 19, 2021. US Navy Photo
The deadline for federal contractors to get vaccinated against COVID-19 has been pushed back to Jan. 4 to line up with new requirements for health care workers and other employers, the White House announced on Thursday. Read More
Marine Corps Shifting Focus From High Turnover Force To Retaining Experienced Marines
U.S. Marine Corps Pfc. Aaron J. Seeley, a native of Corner, Alabama, graduates Marine Corps recruit training as the honor graduate for Platoon 2082, Fox Company, 2nd Recruit Training Battalion, at Marine Corps Recruit Depot Parris Island, South Carolina, Oct. 15, 2021. US Marine Corps Photo
The Marine Corps will undertake a multi-year shift from its signature high turnover and young force approach to new ways to recruit more seasoned talent and retain Marines. Read More
