F-35B test jet begins sea trials with Japanese multi-functional destroyer in eastern Pacific Ocean
A test pilot flew a specially instrumented F-35B short takeoff and vertical landing (STOVL) variant of the 5th generation air system and touched down about...
U.S. 7th Fleet Destroyer and The Royal Canadian Navy Conduct Bilateral Transit in the Taiwan Strait
TAIWAN STRAIT - The Arleigh Burke-class guided-missile destroyer USS Higgins (DDG 76) and Royal Canadian Navy Halifax-class frigate HMCS Vancouver (FFH 331) conducted a routine...
USS Harpers Ferry (LSD 49) returns to homeport after Indo-Pacific deployment
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Site for National Museum of the United State Navy formally announced
The new NMUSN site is just outside of the historic Washington Navy Yard, at Tingey Street and M Street, and will give the public unfettered...
USS Washington (SSN 787) Awarded Presidential Unit Citation
Capt. Timothy Poe presented the award to Washington’s crew on behalf of the President during the submarine’s change of command ceremony July 19 at Naval...
Military Leaders Strengthen Indo-Pacific Partnerships During Guam, Hawaii Visit
he visit focused on regional security and stability, as well as the defense of American interests and our allies and partners.“The United States has always...
Austin Reaffirms U.S., NATO’s Long-Term Commitment to Ukraine
Secretary of Defense Lloyd J. Austin III in Brussels, today, reaffirmed the U.S. and NATO's long-term commitment to a free and sovereign Ukraine while speaking...
DOD Seeks to Inspire Youth in Hypersonics Career Field
The Defense Department is sponsoring a Hypersonics Horizon High Speed Video challenge, open to high school and undergraduate students, with cash prizes. "The Hypersonics Horizons...
DAF announces new enlisted development and education policy
ARLINGTON, Va. (AFNS) -- The Department of the Air Force introduced a new set of instructions and policies under DAFI 36-2685, Total Force Enlisted Developmental...
USS Makin Island Changes Command
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