Navy Unveils Flame-Resistant Uniforms
Navy officials are celebrating what they hope is the latest line of practical, comfortable, and flame-retardant shipboard clothing.
F-35 Dominates Mock Combat Exercise
At the recent Red Flag mock combat exercise, the Air Force put the F-35 up against “the most advanced weapons systems out there,” and the stealth fighters apparently dominated — so much so that even the rookie pilots were crushing it.
F-35 Brings Billions to Md.’s Economy
The F-35 is expected to add $2 billion to Maryland’s economy over the next decade, and almost 6,000 civilian and military jobs to the region.
Trump Expected to Call for End to Ongoing US Wars Overseas
President Donald Trump’s State of the Union speech tonight, Feb. 5, is expected to call for an end to America’s ongoing wars overseas, building on his recent comments suggesting troop drawdowns in Afghanistan and the Middle East.
Navy’s First Female Jet Pilot Dies
The US Navy’s first female jet pilot, Rosemary Mariner, died last week. She was 65.
Is Another Shutdown on the Horizon?
The deal reached to reopen the federal government gives President Donald Trump and Congress until Feb. 15 to reach a new deal to prevent another partial shutdown.
Settlement Reached in Fitzgerald Collision
Olympic Steamship Company, owner of the merchant vessel, the ACX Crystal, that collided with the USS Fitzgerald in 2017, will pay the US government nearly $27 million as part of a settlement agreement. Seven sailors drowned.
Navy Plans Two Carriers, One Contract
The Navy plans to commit $24 billion to buy two new Ford-class aircraft carriers under the same contract, a commitment that should save 5 to 10 percent over buying each carrier separately.
CBO Still Sees Billions in Savings in the Military
Capping pay, scrapping aircraft, slashing benefits and a host of already discussed military and veterans program reforms reappear in this year’s CBO annual “options for reducing the deficit” report.
Will a Government Shutdown Be Avoided?
Congress has only a few days left to pass a funding package for several large federal agencies and general government appropriations to avoid a government shutdown.
