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The Senate Armed Services Committee held a hearing on Navy combat readiness and the fiscal year 2019 budget request. Other issues discussed included recruitment and retainment issues,…

The secretaries of the Army, Navy, and Air Force talked about current and future operations of their respective military branches. In addition, they addressed readiness and budget…

Admiral John Richardson, chief of operations for the Navy, discussed strategy and readiness. While Admiral Richardson said the U.S. enjoys naval superiority, he also talked about the…

Naval War College History professor David Kohnen talked about the origins of the school and how it’s helped build America’s navy. C-SPAN’s Local Content Vehicles (LCVs) made a stop in their “2017…

William Leeman talked about his book, The Long Road to Annapolis, about the development of the U.S. Naval Academy and the skepticism it received from the American public. Established in 1802, West Point was…

David Larter spoke by phone about the Navy’s decision to file homicide charges against commanders of two ships involved in deadly collisions.

Admiral James Stavridis (Retired), former NATO Supreme Allied Commander, talked about his book, Sea Power: The History and Geopolitics of the World’s Oceans, about the strategic importance of the…

The U.S. Naval Institute held a forum on global security at the Newseum in Washington, D.C. This portion featured a panel discussion on a comprehensive review the Navy conducted on the…

The U.S. Naval Institute held a forum on global security at the Newseum. This portion featured keynote remarks from Navy Secretary Richard Spencer, who talked about the impact of…

Chief of Naval Operations Admiral John Richardson held a briefing to outline the investigation findings involving the USS Fitzgerald and USS John S. McCain collisions. Admiral Richardson took full responsibility for the…

Former NATO Supreme Allied Commander James Stavridis talked about his book, Sea Power: The History and Geopolitics of the World’s Oceans. He spoke at the 17th annual National Book Festival…

Navy Secretary Richard Spencer and Chief of Naval Operations Admiral John Richardson testified before the Senate Armed Services Committee on the recent ship incidents at sea. In August…

Two House Armed Services subcommittess held a hearing examining navy readiness, training, and leadership following the fatal USS Fitzgerald and USS McCain collisions. Witnesses included…

Bryan McGrath, former commanding officer of the USS Bulkeley destroyer, talked about recent collisions involving U.S. Navy ships, and the overall readiness of the naval warfare service…

President Trump delivers remarks at the Gerald R. Ford Commissioning in Norfolk, Virginia. The USS Gerald R. Ford is the first of a new class of nuclear-powered aircraft carrier.

The Senate Armed Services Committee held a confirmation hearing for Navy Secretary nominee Richard Spencer, an investment Banker and former Marine Corps helicopter pilot. Mr. Spencer, who received support from both Democrats…

Vice Admiral Thomas Moore, commander of the Naval Sea Systems Command, talked about on maritime security and Navy maintenance challenges. He detailed the ongoing processes and plans for…

Professor James Rentfrow talked about how the U.S. Navy evolved in the 20 years between the Spanish-American War and World War I, when the Naval Act of 1916 introduced submarines and…

Timothy Orr talked about the experiences of the U.S. pilots who attacked the Japanese fleet during the Battle of Midway. The battle took place June 4-7, 1942, in the Pacific Theater of World War…

Acting Navy Secretary Sean Stackley, Naval Operations Chief John Richardson, and Marine Corps Commandant Robert Neller testified at a hearing on President Trump’s fiscal year 2018 Navy…