US shipbuilding in a ‘perpetual state of triage,’ watchdog says Both Navy testimony and a government watchdog report this week highlighted the lackluster progress of U.S. shipbuilding during the past 20 years.By Zita Ballinger Fletcher4 weeks ago
10 sailors injured in MH-60S Seahawk helicopter mishapAll 10 were released from the hospital after the mishap, which occurred Thursday on the training ranges at Naval Air Station Fallon in Nevada.By Diana Stancy8 months ago
Technical sergeant promotions surge in 2024Nearly 20% of eligible airmen will promote to technical sergeant, a year after those advancements hit a nearly 30-year low.By Courtney Mabeus-Brown11 months ago
Air Force promotes more than 1,300 lieutenant colonels this yearMore than 77% of eligible Air Force majors nabbed a promotion to lieutenant colonel on their first try.By Courtney Mabeus-Brown11 months ago
Fewer Air Force captains promoted to major as competition stiffensNearly 2,000 airmen were chosen to rise to the rank of major in 2024.By Rachel S. Cohen13 months ago
California Marine unit loses M110 sniper rifleBattalion Landing Team 1/5 reported the rifle unaccounted for “following a Joint Light Tactical Vehicle movement."By Irene Loewenson14 months ago