Navy Suicides Still Highest of All Services
Suicide rates in the Navy have climbed rapidly since 2015 with a 53 percent spike from 2016 to 2017, more than among active duty service members in any other branch of the military. Although more modest than the Navy’s rate, suicide rates continued to rise for all duty service members in 2017.
Pentagon Delays Carrier Deployment over Budget Fight
Defense Secretary Leon Panetta delays the deployment of the USS Truman to the Persian Gulf.
Navy Completes Deck Handling Trials for X-47B
Northrop Grumman and Navy practice taxiing and fueling the unmanned strike aircraft aboard the USS Truman.
UCAS Drone Going to Carriers in One Year
Recent evaluations on board the USS Truman lay groundwork for X-47B testing next summer.
