231003-N-GR655-0067 GROTON, Conn. (October 3, 2023) – The future USS Hyman G. Rickover (SSN 795) - currently a pre-commissioning unit (PCU) completing acceptance trials from shipbuilder Electric Boat - prepares to moor for the first time at Naval Submarine Base New London in Groton, Connecticut on October 3, 2023. SSN 795, the second U.S. Navy submarine to commemorate the “father of the nuclear Navy” Adm. Hyman G. Rickover, is scheduled to commission during a ceremony in Groton on October 14, 2023. Rickover and crew operate under Submarine Squadron (SUBRON) FOUR, whose primary mission is to provide attack submarines that are ready, willing, and able to meet the unique challenges of undersea combat and deployed operations in unforgiving environments across the globe. (U.S. Navy photo by Chief Petty Officer Joshua Karsten)

Lawmaker criticizes Navy secretary for nearly $2B funding shortfall for 2 submarines

Navy Secretary Carlos Del Toro was met with pushback and accusations of withholding information by lawmakers Thursday when he urged them to fill a $1.95 billion gap needed to fund the building of two new submarines.

U.S. Marine Corps Lt. Col. Mark M. Phelps, the commanding officer of 3rd Recruit Training Battalion, left, Staff Sgt. Francisco J. Rosario, a senior drill instructor with 3rd Recruit Training Battalion, middle, Sgt. Maj. Gerardo E. Trevino, the sergeant major of 3rd Recruit Training Battalion, right, and spouses, pose for a group photo during a volunteer appreciation event at Marine Corps Recruit Depot San Diego, California, April 30, 2024. The event was held to show appreciation for the Marines, Sailors, and civilians that assisted with volunteer events across the Depot and the local communities. (U.S. Marine Corps photo by Lance Cpl. Janell B. Alvarez)

Marine enlisted leader jailed last week faces domestic violence accusation

The Navy confirmed the arrest Monday but did not disclose the reason why Trevino, 38, was jailed after being fired from his post.

Vice Adm. Thomas Ishee, former commander of U.S. 6th Fleet, left, stands next to Vice Adm. Jeffrey Anderson, commander of 6th Fleet, center, following a change of command ceremony aboard the amphibious command ship USS Mount Whitney in Naples, Italy, on Sept. 20, 2024.

Deterring wider conflicts in Middle East, Europe are ‘job No. 1’ for 6th Fleet, Ishee says

The increasing risk of widespread war in the Middle East and continued Russian aggression in Europe are some of the biggest challenges facing the Navy in the region, one of the service’s top officers said as he bid farewell to command of the U.S. 6th Fleet.

U.S. Navy sailors take part in a uniform inspection at Naval Health Clinic Quantico, Va., April 5, 2024.

First phase of 5-year Navy program aims to improve fit, function of female uniforms

The U.S. Navy is kicking off a five-year, multiphase uniform improvement program intended to deliver “a modernized and consistent uniform fit and sizing system,” according to an updated policy memo. 

USNS John Lewis (T-AO 205) sits pierside at Naval Surface Warfare Center, Port Hueneme Division (NSWC PHD), Friday, Nov. 4. The U.S. Navy fleet replenishment oiler, delivered to Military Sealift Command in July, is in the beginning months of its year-long ship qualification trials schedule and stopped by NSWC PHD for a stores resupply and minor repairs by builder representatives. The Underway Replenishment (UNREP) fuel and cargo delivery stations aboard the civilian-crewed ship use the new Electric Standard Tensioned Replenishment Alongside Method (E-STREAM) technology, designed by NSWC PHD UNREP engineers. USNS John Lewis is the first oiler to have the new E-STREAM systems on board, and the command’s UNREP team members were excited to see in person the system installed on a ship. (U.S. Navy photo by Dana Rene White/Released)

Future Navy oiler named for civil rights and labor icon

The future USNS Dolores Huerta will be the 10th ship of the John Lewis Class, and it continues the tradition of bestowing John Lewis-class oilers with the names of civil rights leaders.

Sailors lay flowers in memory of deceased service members during the Bells Across America ceremony at Yokosuka Naval Base, Japan, Thursday, Sept. 19, 2024.

Bells ring in memory of fallen sailors at Navy base in Japan

Sailors who died on duty throughout the Navy in the past year were remembered at Yokosuka Naval Base.

Sailors man the rails as the amphibious transport dock ship USS San Diego arrives at Sasebo Naval Base, Japan, its new homeport, Thursday, Sept. 19, 2024.

Amphibious transport ship USS San Diego arrives at new homeport in southern Japan

USS San Diego replaces the USS Green Bay at Sasebo Naval Base.

240316-N-EI510-1703 BEAUFORT SEA, Arctic Circle (March 16, 2024) – Chief of Naval Operations Adm. Lisa Franchetti walks with other distinguished visitor towards the Virginia-class fast-attack submarine USS Indiana (SSN 789) before embarking Indiana during Operation Ice Camp (ICE CAMP) 2024. ICE CAMP is a three-week operation that allows the Navy to assess its operational readiness in the Arctic, increase experience in the region, advance understanding of the Arctic environment, and continue to develop relationships with other services, allies, and partner organizations. (U.S. Navy photo by Mass Communication Specialist 1st class Scott Barnes)

Submarine crew and undersea warfare staff receive Navy’s Arctic Service Medals

The crew of the USS Indiana, a Virginia-class, fast-attack submarine that spent three weeks in the seas near the North Pole during Operation Ice Camp 2024, were awarded the Navy’s Arctic Service Medal on Tuesday.

The U.S. Capitol building with red tulips.

Stopgap funding ‘catastrophic’ to military, national defense commission chairwoman says ahead of CR vote

In addition to larger budgets, which the commission said could be funded through higher taxes and entitlement reforms, the military needs on-time federal budgets to ensure its troops can train and new weapons programs can move forward.

Components of the Dwight D. Eisenhower Carrier Group (IKECSG), Nimitz-class aircraft carrier USS Dwight D. Eisenhower (CVN 69) and Arleigh Burke-class guided-missile destroyers USS Laboon (DDG 58) and USS Gravely (DDG 107), steam in formation with the Italian aircraft carrier ITS Cavour (CVH 550), the Carlo Bergamini-class frigate ITS Alpino (F 594), and the Horizon-class frigate FS Forbin (D 620) in the Red Sea, June 7. The IKECSG is deployed to the U.S. 5th Fleet area of operations to support maritime stability and security in the Middle East region. (Official Italian Navy photo)

Admiral announces Navy plan to ready fleet for a possible fight with China in 3 years

Drawing on lessons from fleet experimentation and recent real-world developments, Adm. Lisa Franchetti said the Navy must deliver a proven hybrid fleet that incorporates robotic and drone capabilities by 2027 — the year China’s forces are supposed to be ready for war.