JULY 25, 2025 - Years of shrinking fleet size, diminished shipbuilding capacity and on-time repair delivery are persistent challenges for the Navy and the nation, said Navy Adm. Daryl L. Caudle, who spoke today at a Senate Armed Services Committee nomination hearing for his reappointment to admiral and to become chief of naval operations. "As China continues to grow its … [Read more...]

Destroyer Squadron Two Commodore, Capt. Mark Lawrence, left, speaks with Italian Navy Lt. Gabriel Petri, second from the right, a liaison officer from ITS Spartaco Schergat (F598), and other members of the DESRON-2 staff while in USS Gerald R. Ford's (CVN 78) Surface Undersea Combat Center, July 23, 2025. DESRON-2, a part of Carrier Strike Group Twelve, is currently deployed in … [Read more...]

BATH, ME (July 15, 2025) – U.S. Marine Corps Col. (Ret.) Harvey C. Barnum Jr., a Medal of Honor recipient, aboard the future USS Harvey C. Barnum Jr. (DDG 124) during Alpha Trials. The ship is named in honor of Barnum, who received the Medal of Honor for valor during the Vietnam War. (U.S. Navy photo by Laura Lakeway) JULY 22, 2025 - In a rare moment of living history, … [Read more...]

JULY 22, 2025 - A recently awarded $54.7 million contract is set to play a key role in maintaining the operational readiness of one of the U.S. Navy’s most vital aircraft; the P-8A Poseidon. Mackenzie Cannataro, a contracting officer with Naval Supply Systems Command Weapon Systems Support (NAVSUP WSS), successfully led the award of a firm-fixed-price, long-term repair … [Read more...]

JULY 22, 2025 — U.S. Navy Medicine launched its national initiative pilot program, “Top Doc,” showcasing Medical Corps capabilities and career paths at Nova Southeastern University’s Fort Lauderdale campus on Saturday, July 12. The “Top Doc,” program was designed to enhance career pathways from higher education institutions into Navy Medicine. This free, interactive … [Read more...]