Medal of Honor recipient drew enemy fire away from wounded
President Joe Biden awards the Medal of Honor to former Army Spc. 4th Class Kenneth David during a ceremony at the White House, Jan. 3, 2025. David – the only […]
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Defense Department Bids Farewell to Outgoing Commander in Chief
At Joint Base Myer-Henderson Hall, Virginia, today, the secretary of defense and the chairman of the Joint Chiefs of Staff bid farewell to President Joe Biden, who has served as
Biden Announces Ceasefire Deal Between Hamas, Israel in Farewell Address
In his final address from the Oval Office yesterday, President Joe Biden announced a ceasefire and hostage-exchange deal between Israel and Hamas — a truce that Defense Department officials believe
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SECNAV Del Toro Names Future Medium Landing Ship LSM 1
Secretary of the Navy Carlos Del Toro announced Jan. 16, USS McClung (LSM 1) as the name for the first ship in the new McClung-class of medium landing ships. “The
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SECNAV Del Toro Names Future John Lewis-class Oilers T-AO 215 and T-AO 216
Secretary of the Navy Carlos Del Toro announced the names of two future John Lewis-class fleet replenishment oilers, T-AO 205-class, to be the future USNS Joshua L. Goldberg (T-AO 215),
Ex-John F. Kennedy (CV 67) Embarks on Final Voyage
PHILADELPHIA – The ex-John F. Kennedy (CV 67) began its final journey this morning as it departed from the U.S. Navy’s Inactive Ships Maintenance Facility in Philadelphia, PA for transit
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‘Turn on the Lights’: DAVD Display Helps Navy Divers Navigate Undersea Conditions
ARLINGTON, Va. — A favorite childhood memory for Dr. Sandra Chapman was visiting the USS Arizona Memorial in Pearl Harbor with her father. They hung out at the memorial so
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New Glenn launch signals new era for Space Launch Complex 36
CAPE CANAVERAL SPACE FORCE STATION, Fla. (AFNS) — Space Launch Delta 45 supported the maiden flight for Blue Origin’s New Glenn from Space Launch Complex 36 at Cape Canaveral Space
Groundbreaking Ceremony Launches Construction of Nuclear Regional Maintenance Facility at Kings Bay
The event brought together senior Navy leaders, local officials, and project stakeholders to celebrate the milestone. “This groundbreaking represents NAVFAC Southeast’s commitment to providing state-of-the-art facilities that directly enhance the
C-130 Hercules 70 Years Strong and Growing
Seven decades ago, the C-130 had an original usage as a medium cargo plane able to land in short, confined runways. As the mission and needs of the fleet changed,
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SECNAV Del Toro Names Destroyers and Frigate at the 37th Surface Navy Association (SNA) National Symposium
Secretary Del Toro made the announcement during his keynote address at this year’s Surface Navy Association’s 37th National Symposium in Arlington, Va. “Today, at my final Surface Navy Association Symposium as
Space Force Year in Review: 2024
From left, U.S. Army Capt. Dahlin Draper, special technical operations deputy chief, U.S. Navy Lt. Cdr. Thomas Kasmer, future operations planner, U.S. Space Force Sgt. Daniel Diaz, space battle manager,
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The 2025 Navy Week locations include 14 cities across the United States and one U.S. territory
The cities include: Tucson, AZ Feb. 17-23 Sacramento, CA March 17-23 American Samoa April 14-20 Huntsville, AL April 21-27 Richmond, VA May 12-18 Anchorage, AK June 16-22 Duluth, MN June
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The Department of the Navy Office of Strategic Assessment is pleased to announce the inaugural cohort of the Naval Strategic Studies Group.
WASHINGTON-The Department of the Navy Office of Strategic Assessment is pleased to announce the inaugural cohort of the Naval Strategic Studies Group. Members represent the Navy, Marine Corps and DON
Quadrennial Review Helps Ensure Troops Are Paid Competitively
Every four years, the Defense Department conducts a complete review of the principles and concepts of the military compensation system — the Quadrennial Review of Military Compensation. In addition to