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New Air Boss Miller Pitches Warfighting Focus in First Visit with Aviators February 28, 2018

By: Megan Eckstein F/A-18s on the flight line at Naval Air Station Fallon, Nev. USNI News Photo This post has been updated to note that Vice Adm. Miller faced a TOPGUN … More »

Flying blind and freezing: Navy investigating terrifying EA-18G Growler flight February 24, 2018

By: David B. Larter An EA-18G flies over the flight deck of the carrier USS Carl Vinson off the coast of Southern California. (MC3 Jake Cannady). WASHINGTON — The two-seater EA-18G … More »

Report: EMALS might not be ready for the fight February 20, 2018

By: Geoff Ziezulewicz The electromagnetic launch system on the new carrier Gerald R. Ford has issues that mean it might not be ready for the furious sortie rate of a big … More »

New Navy Budget Request Moves Money Toward Top Two Aviation Safety Priorities February 16, 2018

By: Ben Werner Naval Aircrewman (Helicopter) 2nd Class Joshua White, assigned to the “Black Knights” of Helicopter Sea Combat Squadron (HSC) 4, sits in the gunner’s seat of an MH-60S Sea … More »

In latest “anti-drilling” vote, an old question resurfaces: Is Florida plotting to steal a Norfolk aircraft carrier? February 16, 2018

By Dave Mayfield – The Virginian-Pilot Christine Morgan carries a no offshore drilling sign has she exits Neptune Park. Southern Environmental Law Center and Business Alliance for Protecting the Atlantic … More »

Foggo: U.S. Needs More Forward Presence in Mediterranean Sea February 14, 2018

By: John Grady A wave crashes over the forecastle of the Arleigh Burke-class guided-missile destroyer USS Carney (DDG-64) while underway in the Mediterranean Sea on Jan. 22, 2018. US Navy Photo … More »

US Navy pressing toward major reorg that could strip Pacific Fleet of authorities February 12, 2018

By: David B. Larter The carrier Carl Vinson transits the Pacific Ocean. Navy leadership is weighing a major reorganization that will change how ships work up and prepare for deployment. (U.S. … More »

Trump wants 24 new Super Hornets, reverses Obama decision February 9, 2018

By: Victoria Leoni President Trump is reportedly asking for 24 new F/A-18E/F Super Hornets in his FY19 budget. The Navy has requested more Hornets to fill an inventory shortage until more … More »