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Head Navy officer lists top tasks for service, eyes 2027

Chief of Naval Operations Adm. James W. Kilby listed improved recruiting and the embrace of unmanned and manned systems as priorities.

9 days ago

US sends F-35s to Middle East as strikes on Houthis continue

The U.S. continues to strike Houthi militants, who have targeted Israel and American ships in the region.

By Noah Robertson, Stephen Losey and Jen Judson

6 weeks ago

USS Nimitz waves goodbye to San Diego for likely final deployment

The Nimitz aircraft carrier, commissioned in 1975, was designed for a 50-year service life.

6 weeks ago

Senator pushes for new rules letting academy athletes play pro sports

A proposed policy allowing academy athletes to defer their military service to play pro sports could be included in the annual defense authorization bill.

By Leo Shane III

6 weeks ago

Islamic State leader for Iraq and Syria killed, Iraq says

Al-Rifai was killed in an operation by members of the Iraqi national intelligence service and U.S.-led coalition forces, Iraqi officials said.

8 weeks ago

Trump speech to Congress expected to key on Ukraine, national security

Defense and veterans hearings on Capitol Hill for the week of March 3, 2025.

By Leo Shane III

2 months ago