VADM: Navy Needs to Bust the Rust on Its Ships
The US Navy needs to bust the rust. That’s the message from VADM Thomas Moore of the Naval Sea Systems Command. He says if the service plans to keep its destroyers on the water for decades, then it must get the corrosion under control.
Who’s Being Considered for the Next DefSec?
Speculation has begun on who will be the next defense secretary. Some names being floated? Mark Esper, Mike Pompeo, Tom Cotton, and Richard Spencer. Or maybe someone completely unexpected.
McCain Leadership Removed for ‘Preventable’ Collision
The fatal collision of the USS John S. McCain was “preventable, the commanding officer exercised poor judgement, and the executive officer exercised poor leadership of the ship’s training program,” according to Navy findings.
Thunderbirds, F-35 Headline Air Show in Fla.
The Fort Lauderdale Air Show returned to the skies of south Florida after a few year’s absence due to sequestration budget cuts. On tap were the Air Force Thunderbirds and F-35 Lightning.
US Strikes Hit ISIS Leaders in Syria & Libya
Crediting a Reaper drone with killing an ISIS executioner in Syria the Pentagon also confirms an airstrike likely took out a top ISIS official in Libya.
