How the Navy’s top officer will prep the service for war with ChinaThe chief of naval operations' new navigation plan seeks to have the Navy ready for war with China by 2027.By Lolita C. Baldor, The Associated Press2 hours ago
‘We had mission and purpose:’ A chat with the CO of the USS EisenhowerThe commanding officer of the Mighty Ike aircraft carrier sat down with Navy Times to discuss the Red Sea, long deployments and maintaining sailor morale.By Diana Stancy2 days ago
US to expand control of land sales to foreigners near military sitesNew Treasury Department rulemaking would expand a little-known committee's jurisdiction to review land sales near 56 additional military sites.2 months ago
USS Wasp, Marines enter Mediterranean amid Israel-Hezbollah tensionsThe U.S. is positioning warships to try to keep fighting between Israel and Hezbollah in Lebanon from escalating into a wider war in the Middle East.By Tara Copp3 months ago
House shoots down amendment to cut F-35 purchaseMeanwhile, there's talk of authorizing the defense secretary to seize Lockheed Martin's intellectual property.By Bryant Harris3 months ago
Marines Corps’ landing ship taking longer, costing more than plannedA key vessel Marines need to move around in a potential island shootout with China is two years behind schedule.By Todd South3 months ago
Four lessons on sea denial from the Black and Red seasWinning and losing are fluid characterizations in combat, yet learning should be a constant, writes the assistant commandant of the U.S. Marine Corps.By Gen. Christopher Mahoney3 months ago
GOP green lights FY25 defense bill, but more social fights aheadAbortion, diversity training and COVID prevention are again hot-button issues in the military appropriations plan for next year.By Leo Shane III3 months ago
Military spouses can recoup up to $1,000 in business costs after movesSpouses in most military branches can now apply for reimbursement of business costs related to PCS moves.By Karen Jowers3 months ago
US troops honored for seizing 2M pounds of explosives in Middle EastThe troops seized, searched and then piloted the vessel on a 17-hour, 530 nautical mile trip.By Todd South3 months ago
House advances $884 billion defense bill with enlisted troop pay raiseIn addition to the enlisted pay raise, the bill pushes back against F-35 procurement as lawmakers bash Lockheed Martin over the troubled program.By Bryant Harris and Leo Shane III4 months ago
Republicans back abortion ban in $360B VA budget draft for next year VA would see a 10% boost in funding under a plan advanced by Republican appropriators on Tuesday, but Democrats oppose other parts of the bill.By Leo Shane III4 months ago