Suspends “up or out” policy for two years. The U.S. Navy recently announced that the branch will be suspending the enlisted high-year tenure policy for the next two…
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U.S. Coast Guard Seizes $29 Million in Narcotics in Oman
Also recently interdicted heroin shipment. The U.S. Coast Guard vessel, Charles Moulthrope recently confiscated approximately $29 million in illegal narcotics in the Gulf of Oman. This happened weeks…
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U.S. Carrier Strike Group Deployed Near South Korea
North Korea flies fighter jets near South in show of force. The nuclear-powered USS Ronald Reagan aircraft carrier and its strike group deployed off South Korea’s eastern coast…
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U.S. Navy Selects First Woman Blue Angels Jet Pilot
Their new season begins in March. The United States Navy has selected Lieutenant Amanda Lee as the first female jet pilot for the Blue Angels. Lieutenant Lee, who…
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USS Ronald Reagan Moves to South China Sea
The crew will perform security operations for tactical training. Last week, the USS Ronald Reagan began maritime security operations in the South China Sea. The aircraft carrier will…
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Navy Doubles Efforts to Improve Retention
The branch upped recruitment bonuses and encourages delayed retirement. The U.S. Navy outlined changes to its employment policies last week to improve the retention of its sailors. A…
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Navy Holds Christening Ceremony for USS Beloit
Leaders gather to smash champagne bottle across the bow. A week ago, the Navy christened the newly built USS Beloit, holding a ceremony commissioning the ship for Navy…
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Navy Plans to Name Future Ship for Justice Ginsburg
Replenishment oiler craft transfers fuel to aircraft carrier strike groups. The Secretary of the Navy announced that the military branch will dedicate a future ship to the late…
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