The US Navy

US Navy Touts Efforts To ‘Close The Gap’ On Recruiting But Still Misses Goal By 20%

The U.S. Navy missed active duty recruiting objectives for 2023 by about 20%, despite rolling out a score of initiatives…

7 months ago

Navy to Christen Guided-Missile Destroyer Harvey C. Barnum Jr. (DDG 124)

Arleigh Burke class destroyer The Navy will christen the future USS Harvey C. Barnum Jr. (DDG 124) during a 10:30…

9 months ago

Navy to Christen Submarine Iowa Saturday

The Navy will christen one of its newest Virginia-class fast-attack submarines, the future USS Iowa (SSN 797), during a 10…

10 months ago

Navy Recruiting Head Doubles Down On ‘Diversity, Equity, And Inclusion’ Amid Drag Queen Uproar, Email Shows

The Navy’s head of recruiting doubled down on the service’s support for Diversity, Equity and Inclusion (DEI) amid uproar over…

12 months ago

US Navy Used Drag Queen Influencer To Attract A ‘Wide Range’ Of New Troops As Recruitment Plummets

The Navy brought on a drag queen, who is an active duty sailor, to a “digital ambassador” program aimed at…

12 months ago

‘Warfighting Imperative’: Navy Plans To Increase Climate Spending Nearly 40% In 2024

The Navy wants Congress to fund an additional $397 million in climate change resiliency programs in 2024, including money for…

1 year ago

Navy to Commission Amphibious Transport Dock Ship Fort Lauderdale on Saturday

The Navy will commission its newest amphibious transport dock, the future USS Fort Lauderdale (LPD 28), during a 10 a.m.…

2 years ago

Navy to Christen Expeditionary Sea Base USS John L. Canley Saturday

The Navy will christen its newest expeditionary sea base, the future USS John L. Canley (ESB 6), during a 9:00…

2 years ago

Navy to Christen Guided-Missile Destroyer John Basilone Saturday

The Navy will christen the future USS John Basilone (DDG 122) during a 10:30 a.m. EDT ceremony on Saturday, June…

2 years ago

Navy to Christen Amphibious Transport Dock Ship Richard M. McCool, Jr. Saturday

The Navy will christen its newest amphibious transport dock, the future USS Richard M. McCool, Jr. (LPD 29), during a…

2 years ago

Navy to Commission Virginia-Class Fast Attack Submarine Oregon on Saturday

The Navy will commission the future USS Oregon (SSN 793), the newest Virginia-class fast attack submarine, during an 11 a.m.…

2 years ago

Navy to Commission Future Littoral Combat Ship Minneapolis-Saint Paul Saturday

The Navy will commission the future USS Minneapolis-Saint Paul (LCS 21) as the newest Freedom-variant littoral combat ship (LCS) during…

2 years ago

The US Just Parked A Fleet Of Aircraft Carriers Right On China’s Doorstep

Multiple U.S. Navy aircraft carriers have amassed in the waters east of China, the U.S. Naval Institute reported Monday. The…

2 years ago

Navy to Commission Guided-Missile Destroyer Frank E. Petersen Jr. on Saturday

The Navy will commission the future USS Frank E. Petersen Jr. (DDG 121), the newest Arleigh Burke-class guided-missile destroyer, during…

2 years ago

Navy to Christen Future Littoral Combat Ship Beloit Saturday

The Navy will christen its newest Freedom-variant littoral combat ship (LCS), the future USS Beloit (LCS 29), during a 10:00…

2 years ago