MAY 11, 2025 - Pope Leo XIV's father, Louis Marius Prevost, served in the Navy during World War II. Prevost was born on July 28, 1920, in Chicago. After graduating from college, he was commissioned in November 1943 and became the executive officer of a tank landing ship. He participated in the D-Day landings in Normandy, France, June 6, 1944, as part of Operation Overlord. … [Read more...]

MAY 9, 2025 - The U.S. Navy’s flight demonstration squadron, the Blue Angels, are returning to the skies over Corpus Christi for a thrilling two-day air show on May 9-10, 2025, in celebration of the U.S. Navy’s 250th birthday and the legacy of naval aviation. This milestone performance by the Blue Angels holds special significance as the Navy marks two and a half centuries … [Read more...]

MAY 9, 2025 — The U.S. 7th Fleet flagship USS Blue Ridge (LCC 19) and embarked 7th Fleet staff departed Suva, Fiji following a scheduled port visit, May 5-9, 2025. Upon arriving in the Port of Suva, the Blue Ridge crew and 7th Fleet staff were met with a welcoming ceremony at King’s Wharf. "We are thankful that the Blue Ridge had the opportunity to visit Suva. Our Sailors … [Read more...]

MAY 8, 2025 - In a quiet hangar on an airbase, an F-35 Lightning II aircraft sits silently, its sleek lines slightly marred by streaks of discoloration. Exposure to jet blast, airborne debris, oil, and fuel residues in harsh environments has left marks on its surface — a common occurrence for any fighter aircraft. But beneath that worn exterior, low observable (LO) … [Read more...]

MAY 8, 2025 - Naval Air Warfare Center Weapons Division successfully air-launched a Solid Fuel Integral Rocket Ramjet (SFIRR) from an unmanned vehicle for the first time, one step toward modernizing missile technology. The test also integrated the use of a fire control system on a BQM-34 unmanned target vehicle for live firing, demonstrating advancements in high-speed, … [Read more...]