NORFOLK, VA. — A tiny aquatic invertebrate delayed deployment of the aircraft carrier George H.W. Bush on Saturday by about four hours. Bryozoa was the culprit. The “moss animals” are … More »
By: USNI News Editor February 13, 2014 Adm. Bill Gortney, commander of U.S. Fleet Forces in May, 2013. US Navy Photo The Navy has to strike a tricky balance on … More »
By Andrea Shalal-Esa Thu Feb 13, 2014 Feb 13 (Reuters) – Boeing Co is mounting a last-ditch campaign to convince U.S. lawmakers to buy more fighter jets and stave off … More »
February 13, 2014, 06:00 am By Kristina Wong The U.S. Navy has reduced its carrier presence in the Persian Gulf as the Obama administration seeks to complete a nuclear deal … More »
(DOD BUZZ 11 FEB 14) … Kris Osborn Plans to permanently retire the USS George Washington and bring the Navy’s carrier-fleet total down to 10 are still being debated in … More »
(NAVY TIMES 17 FEB 14) … Mark Faram Navy officials say the Navy’s F-35C variant of the Lightning II joint strike fighter could “call the ball” sometime in October for … More »
(AGENCE FRANCE-PRESSE 08 FEB 14) WASHINGTON – Secretary of State John Kerry vowed Friday that the United States would defend Japan against attack, even in conflicts involving islands claimed by … More »
(PHILIPPINE STAR 10 FEB 14) … Delon Porcalla MANILA, Philippines – Malacañang hopes the U.S. will come to the defense of the Philippines when China becomes more aggressive in claiming … More »