CNO Nominee Richardson: Ford Carrier Cost Growth ‘Unacceptable’
The presumptive next head of the Navy called the billions in cost growth for the service’s next generation aircraft carrier program…
Senate Approves Carter for SECDEF
The Senate overwhelmingly voted Thursday to confirm Ash Carter as the next U.S. Secretary of Defense, succeeding Chuck Hagel.…
Senators Critical of U.S. Timelines for Afghanistan Withdrawal
Republican and Democratic members of the Senate Armed Services Committee on Thursday stressed to the senior American officer in Afghanistan…
More Littoral Combat Ship Oversight Unlikely to Affect 2015 Block Buy
Congress is asking for additional oversight of the Littoral Combat Ship program as part of the Fiscal Year 2014 defense…
Senators Grill Navy Under Secretary Nominee Rooney during Confirmation Hearing
Jo Ann Rooney — the Obama administration’s nominee for Under Secretary of the Navy — faced tough questions during her…
Video: McCain Remembers MOH Recipient Bud Day on Senate Floor
Sen. John McCain (R-Ariz.) remembers Medal of Honor recipient and retired Air Force colonel, George “Bud” Day. McCain and Day…
Dempsey’s Options For Syria
Last week Gen. Martin Dempsey, Chairman of the Joint Chiefs of Staff, outlined American military options in Syria, in response…
Retired Admiral and Biofuel Fan Nominated to be Navy Energy Chief
The Obama administration has selected a renewable energy advocate and retired admiral to be the Navy’s new energy chief, according…
Lawmakers Want to Suspend Egyptian Military Aid
In the wake of the public uprising that deposed former Egyptian president Mohamed Morsi, Sen. John McCain (R-Ariz.) and Sen.…
McCain: Hagel Vote Likely This Week
Sen. John McCain, (R-Ariz.), a leading critic of the Obama administration’s nominee for U.S. Secretary of Defense, said on nominee…