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Apollo 13 mission leader, Navy veteran James Lovell dies at 97

Astronaut James Lovell, who was commander of the 1970 Apollo 13 mission that managed to get back to Earth safely after an oxygen tank explosion, has died.

32 hours ago

Navy announces 2026 chief petty officer selections

The U.S. Navy said competition was strong for those seeking the advancement.

2 days ago

Senate bill seeks to protect shipbuilding jobs from workforce cuts

A bipartisan group of U.S. senators has introduced legislation to shield America’s public shipyards from hiring freezes and mass layoffs.

3 days ago

Pentagon awards $7.8 billion in missile contracts for US and allies

The Pentagon ordered thousands of new missiles for the Air Force, Navy and a host of allies, including NATO nations, Ukraine and Israel, among others.

By Zita Ballinger Fletcher

5 days ago

Newly graduated sailors eligible for overnight liberty

Sailors who complete boot camp and are heading to advanced training school are now eligible for overnight liberty, a privilege not previously available.

9 days ago

Navy calls for fast attack surface drones that could carry missiles

Autonomous vessels have been put forward as a solution to the Navy's decades-long struggle to obtain new ships.

By Zita Ballinger Fletcher

11 days ago