Five years and millions in repairs have succeeded in restoring the destroyer to combat service. The guided-missile destroyer, the Fitzgerald (also known as the Fighting Fitz) has returned…
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Navy Preps Carrier Strike Group for Project Overmatch
The move is part of the Defense Department’s command network vision for information sharing. The U.S. Navy is preparing to deploy a carrier strike group in 2023 as…
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U.S. Navy Continues Unmanned Vessel Testing
Iranian ship attempted to confiscate drone last week. The U.S. Fifth Fleet has been testing unmanned systems that use artificial intelligence since December of last year. The Saildrone…
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U.S. and Allies in Indo-Pacific Military Drills
Thousands of troops in exercises. More than 5,000 soldiers from the United States and allies took to the land, sea, and air for joint drills in Indonesia, while…
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Zero Injuries Reported after Death Valley Flood
The park superintendent is assessing extensive infrastructure damage. Flash flooding stranded approximately 500 park visitors and 500 park workers in Death Valley National Park last week, with mud…
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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…
Read MoreUSS 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 Releases Red Hill Fuel Leak Investigation
Naval leaders respond to the report showing multiple errors. Last week, the U.S. Navy released their investigation report into the fuel leak at the Red Hill Bulk Fuel…
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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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Littoral Combat Ships Saved from Scrapyard
Representative Granger strikes deal in defense spending bill. Last week, Representative Kay Granger of Texas struck a deal in the fiscal year 2023 defense bill to save five…
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