JUNE 11, 2025 - Naval Surface and Mine Warfighting Development Center (SMWDC) celebrated its 10 year anniversary at Naval Base San Diego, June 9th. Rear Adm. T. J. Zerr, commander, SMWDC, with guest speaker Rear Adm. Joseph Cahill, commander, Naval Surface Force Atlantic, delivered remarks to former SMWDC Commanders, plankowners, teammates, and friends and family, all of whom … [Read more...]
Hegseth, Joint Chiefs Chairman Discuss Defense Budget
Hegseth, Joint Chiefs Chairman Discuss Defense Budget JUNE 11, 2025 - Defense Secretary Pete Hegseth and Air Force Gen. Dan Caine, chairman of the Joint Chiefs of Staff, provided testimony today regarding President Donald J. Trump's proposed defense budget for fiscal year 2026 at a hearing before the House Appropriations Subcommittee. In their opening remarks, both … [Read more...]
MUSE Substation Provides Power in a Pinch
JUNE 11, 2025 – Naval Facilities Engineering and Expeditionary Warfare Center (NAVFAC EXWC) Mobile Utilities Support Equipment (MUSE) technicians rapidly deployed and installed a 5000 kVA substation at Wharf Mike-1, providing a critical temporary power solution to support ships in port at Joint Base Pearl Harbor-Hickam, Hawaii. This installation ensures uninterrupted operation … [Read more...]
400 Guard Soldiers Marching in Army’s 250th Birthday Parade
JUNE 11, 2025 - Four hundred thirty-six Soldiers from the New York Army National Guard's 42nd Infantry Division will be among the 6,700 troops taking part in the Army's 250th anniversary parade in Washington D.C. on Saturday, June 14. The division is responsible for Soldiers across the northeast but is headquartered in Troy. The Soldiers left for Washington D.C. on … [Read more...]
Sailors’ Should Have the Right to Repair Equipment
JUNE 11, 2025 - Navy Secretary John Phelan told senators during a Senate Armed Services Committee hearing on Capitol Hill today that he believes sailors should be able to repair the hardware they are trained to operate without having to wait for contractors to do the work. The issue concerns contract agreements that often contain language preventing service members from … [Read more...]