Coast Guard Cutter James, US Coast Guard Base Boston prior to the commissioning ceremony. US Coast Guard Photo
The U.S. Coast Guard commissioned its latest Legend-class National Security Cutter (NSC) in a ceremony at Coast Guard Base Boston on Saturday. Read More
The following is the Aug. 4, 2015 Congressional Research Service report, The Iran Hostages: Efforts to Obtain Compensation. Read More
An undated photo of a Chinese Type Yuting II Type 072A tank landing ship (LST). PLAN Photo
A People’s Liberation Army Navy (PLAN) amphibious warship allegedly rammed two Vietnamese fishing vessels operating near the disputed Spratly Islands in July, according to local press cited in an Office of Naval Intelligence threat to shipping report. Read More
The following is the Office of Naval Intelligence’s 2015 People’s Liberation Army Navy and maritime law enforcement recognition and identification guide. Read More
Sailors and Marines load cases of water onto the amphibious dock landing ship USS Ashland (LSD 48) in preparation for the ship getting underway to deploy to Saipan on Aug. 6, 2015. US Navy Photo
Amphibious warship USS Ashland (LSD-48) and elements of the 31st Marine Expeditionary Unit (MEU) are bound for Saipan — at the request of the Federal Emergency Management Agency (FEMA) — to assist in disaster relief following the devastating landfall of Typhoon Soudelor last week, the Navy announced Friday. Read More
An undated photo of Russian-ordered Mistra
French president François Hollande told reports on Thursday France will have little trouble finding new buyers for two Mistral-class amphibious warships originally built for the Russian Navy. Read More
The resulting fire on USS The Sullivans (DDG-68) following the explosion of a SM-2 Block IIIA guided missile. US Navy Photo obtained by USNI News
The guided missile destroyer USS The Sullivans (DDG-68) suffered only cosmetic damage following the unexpected explosion of a SM-2 missile shortly after launch on July 18, Navy officials told USNI News on Thursday. Read More
The following is the July 29, 2015 Congressional Research Service (CRS) report, Navy Ship Names: Background for Congress. Read More
Adm. John Richardson and Lt. Gen. Robert Neller
The Senate voted to confirm Adm. John Richardson and Lt. Gen. Robert Neller for the top positions in the Navy and the Marine Corps both services announced late Wednesday night. Read More
USS North Dakota (SSN-784) during August 2013 sea trials. US Navy Photo
Naval Sea Systems Command has restricted three of the newest Virginia-class submarines (SSN-774) due to questionable welding in piping instrumental in connecting the boats’ nuclear reactors to its propulsion system. Read More
