MARCH 27, 2025 — The U.S. Postal Service announced stamps celebrating the 250th anniversaries of the U.S. Army, U.S. Navy and U.S. Marine Corps. There will be additional stamps in the 2025 stamps program announced in the near future. These designs are preliminary and may change. U.S. Army 250thThis stamp celebrates the 250th anniversary of the U.S. Army. Established by the … [Read more...]
Navy Accomplishes Next Step in Hypersonic Missile Defense
MARCH 26, 2025 - The Missile Defense Agency, in cooperation with the U.S. Navy, successfully executed Flight Test Other-40 (FTX-40), or Stellar Banshee, on March 24, 2025. In doing so, the agency achieved a significant step in advancing defenses to counter hypersonic threats to operational forces and the nation. During the test, conducted off the coast of the Pacific Missile … [Read more...]
Navy Seeks to Streamline Shipbuilding
MARCH 26, 2025 - The United States projects its presence around the globe through its warships, impacting geopolitical decisions daily while maintaining the American way of life, said Brett A. Seidle, acting assistant secretary of the Navy for research, development and acquisition. Seidle testified today before the Senate Armed Services Committee's subcommittee on seapower … [Read more...]
Navy Deploys Destroyer to Defend U.S. Southern Border
MARCH 25, 2025 – The Arleigh Burke-class guided-missile destroyer USS Spruance (DDG 111) departed Naval Base San Diego to support U.S. Northern Command (USNORTHCOM) southern border operations in the USNORTHCOM area of responsibility, March 22. In support of U.S. Northern Command’s mission to restore territorial integrity at the U.S. southern border, Spruance reinforces the … [Read more...]
Iwo Jima Ready to Safeguard National Security Interests
MARCH 24, 2025 – The Wasp-class amphibious assault ship USS Iwo Jima (LHD 7) successfully completed its basic phase on Mar 14, and began its advanced phase with the Iwo Jima Amphibious Ready Group. Iwo Jima is the first LHD in several years to complete its basic phase early. Completing this phase of pre-deployment consists of certifications for unit-level ship handling and … [Read more...]