The 5 Americans who made history by earning the Victoria Cross
Since Queen Victoria instituted the Victoria Cross in 1856, five American-born men have received Britain’s highest military award for valor.
By Jon Guttman
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The real ‘Viper’: This Top Gun instructor notched a rare combat feat
Rear Adm. Kenneth W. “Pete” Pettigrew’s Vietnam success made him the only Top Gun instructor to put his training to practical use against an enemy plane.
By Jon Guttman
This ‘Top Gun’ tattoo will take your breath away
'Top Gun: Maverick' premieres May 27.
By Sarah Sicard
Russia, first in the headlines, is Pentagon’s No. 2 challenge
The Biden administration’s new defense strategy makes clear China is still the Pentagon’s bigger focus.
Supreme Court gives Biden win for now in Navy vaccine case
The U.S. Supreme Court ruled Friday that the Navy may consider sailors’ vaccination status in making deployment, assignment and other operational decisions while a lawsuit on the military's vaccination mandate plays out in court.
Navy officer charged with taking bribes to provide Afghan refugees with visas
Navy Reserve officer Cmdr. Jeromy Pittmann faces charges of bribery and attempting to commit visa fraud.
‘Callsign Starbucks:’ How a sailor used the GI Bill to study coffee in Italy
Naval Reserve Officer Cmdr. Justin Will shares how he able to study coffee science in Italy using the Post 9/11 G.I. Bill.
DoD acquisition nominee’s hearing set for March 22
President Joe Biden’s nominee for Pentagon acquisition chief, Bill LaPlante, will have his Senate Armed Services Committee nomination hearing next week, according to a Senate aide.
By Joe Gould
How the US and Europe helped Ukraine prep for insurgency
Ukraine is one of several countries in Eastern Europe and Scandinavia that have implemented portions of the Resistance Operating Concept into their national defense plans.
By Davis Winkie
Pentagon to shut down leaking fuel tank facility in Hawaii
The tanks at the Red Hill Bulk Fuel Storage Facility had leaked into a drinking water well and contaminated water at Pearl Harbor homes and offices.
Contaminants found in Hawaii water after Navy’s purification efforts
The Navy secretary held a limited town hall with selected residents last weekend. Now, residents are calling for a more comprehensive in-person event.
By Karen Jowers