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Navy League urges rapid expansion of battle fleet for future wars
The nonprofit is asking lawmakers to bolster the Navy's fleet of battle force ships in preparation for long-term and large-scale wars.
Key tests for latest F-35s will begin in 2026, two years after rollout
This is the latest in a series of delays for the Lockheed Martin-made fighter, causing modernization efforts to slip further behind.
The 5 Americans who made history by earning the Victoria Cross
Since Queen Victoria instituted the Victoria Cross in 1856, five American-born men have received Britain’s highest military award for valor.
By Jon Guttman