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July 24, 2025

Seattle woman takes Navy's Blue Angels to court over social media censorship and 'acoustic torture' of cat

A lawsuit claims the Blue Angels violated First Amendment rights by blocking a Seattle resident who criticized noise levels that reportedly harmed her cat.

July 23, 2025

US defense official reacts to Iran's claims about encounter with warship

A U.S. Navy warship's interaction with an Iranian helicopter in the Gulf of Oman was safe and professional, contrary to Iranian state media claims.

July 14, 2025

Navy's next-generation submarine program faces alarming delay to 2040

Navy's next-generation SSN(X) attack submarine faces delays until 2040, with costs projected between $6.7-8 billion per vessel compared to $4 billion Virginia-class submarines.

July 9, 2025

WWII American warship's severed bow found 80 years after being blown off in battle

After 80 years, researchers located the bow of USS New Orleans torn off by a Japanese torpedo during a 1942 WWII naval battle that killed over 180 crew members.

July 2, 2025

Honolulu water board sues Navy for $1.2B over fuel leak that contaminated drinking water

Honolulu water utility files lawsuit against Navy seeking $1.2 billion after petroleum contamination of Oʻahu's drinking water, calling litigation "last resort" after failed talks.

June 18, 2025

Navy recruitment 'skyrockets' under Trump's leadership, official says

Navy recruiting has 'skyrocketed' since November, reaching its fiscal year 2025 goal ahead of schedule through streamlined medical waiver reviews and enhanced recruiting operations.

June 18, 2025

US Navy Secretary Phelan touts recruitment achievement

Secretary of the Navy John Phelan said the maritime service branch achieved its fiscal year 2025 recruiting goal three months ahead of schedule.(Credit: @SECNAV via X)

June 10, 2025

Top House Democrat grills Hegseth on submarine spending plans: 'Give us the details'

Rep. Rosa DeLauro confronted Defense Secretary Pete Hegseth over the nation's shipbuilding capacity, claiming the Pentagon had long failed to inform Congress of its plan to address shortfalls.

June 6, 2025

Third Navy destroyer heads to southern waters as administration strengthens maritime border security

Third U.S. Navy destroyer deployed to patrol waters near Mexico as part of NORTHCOM's border security objectives, enhancing drug trafficking interdiction efforts.

June 6, 2025

Navy sailor vanishes without a trace as mother reveals concerning break in daily habit

Hispanic female sailor Angelina Petra Resendiz disappeared from Miller Hall at Naval Station Norfolk on May 29, concerning family who report the 21-year-old has made no calls.