Joint Chiefs Vice Chair John Hyten Expected to Retire Next Year; Shortest Tenure in Job Since 2007
This post has been updated with a statement from the office of the Joint Chiefs of Staff. The Vice Chairman…
U.S. Admiral Talks 3rd Chinese Aircraft Carrier: ‘Go Ahead and Build that Big Ship’
China’s pursuit of more aircraft carriers validates the U.S. Navy’s commitment to building more American aircraft carriers in the future,…
Air Force Gen. VanHerck Nominated to Serve as Next NORTHCOM/NORAD Commander
Air Force Lt. Gen. Glen VanHerck was nominated to serve as the next commander of U.S. Northern Command (NORTHCOM) and…
Navy, DoD Conducting Parallel Reviews of OFRP
ARLINGTON, Va. — U.S. fleet commanders are nearing the conclusion of two reviews into the efficacy of the Navy’s model…
VADM Brown: Future Fleet Must Be Bigger, Leverage Unmanned Vessels
The Navy needs a bigger fleet – and while ongoing budget talks don’t sound promising for the buildup of manned…
U.S. Fleet Created to Counter Russian Subs Now Fully Operational
The Navy’s fleet created to beef up its Atlantic presence against Russia is now fully operational, according to a Tuesday…
VCNO Burke: Navy Needs New Readiness Model for New Era of Conflict
ARLINGTON, Va. – The Navy’s current carrier strike group readiness generation model may no longer work in today’s era of…
Navy Reducing East Coast Flight Hours to Cover Costs of Overflying P-8s
Parts of the Atlantic fleet will reduce their flying hours for the remainder of the fiscal year to address a…
SECNAV Censures 2 Captains as Part of ‘Fat Leonard’ Investigation
The Secretary of the Navy administratively punished a senior captain described as a linchpin in a corruption scandal that defrauded…
Fleet Forces: Navy Short 6,200 At-Sea Sailors Now to Meet New Manning Requirements
CAPITOL HILL – The Navy is short about 6,200 sailors to meet its at-sea requirements for its current force, and…