By: Mark D. Faram and Sam Fellman The Navy deep-sixed all of its 91 enlisted ratings titles Thursday, marking the beginning of an overhaul of the rigid career structure that … More »
By Brock Vergakis VIRGINIA BEACH One of the largest military bases in Hampton Roads has a new leader. Capt. Rich Meadows became the 44th commanding officer of Oceana Naval Air … More »
By: Meghann Myers Naval aviation has come through the other side of a promotion debacle, after a 2014 lieutenant commander selection rate hit rock bottom at just over 50 percent, … More »
Loren B. Thompson There has been a raft of commentaries recently about how countries like China and Russia are pursuing so-called anti-access/area-denial strategies aimed at driving the U.S. Navy from nearby seas. Some of the more colorful … More »
Capt. Christopher Prout with Marine Fighter Attack Squadron (VMFA) 232, Marine Aircraft Group 11, 3rd Marine Aircraft Wing as he shoots an AIM-7 Sparrow missile from an F/A-18C Hornet near … More »
By Donna Cipolloni, Naval Air Station Patuxent River Public Affairs The jet blast from seven F-35C Lightning II Joint Strike Fighter aircraft only added to the already intense summer heat … More »
Dave Majumdar The United States Navy is absolutely confident in the ability of its aircraft carriers and carrier air wings to fly and fight within zones defended by so-called anti-access/area … More »
Anthony Capaccio The Pentagon’s top weapons buyer has ordered an independent review of the $12.9 billion Gerald R. Ford aircraft carrier, citing a list of actual and potential deficiencies with … More »