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Sailors, Marines could see changes to how beards are accommodated
The Department of the Navy is now examining whether changes to its beard accommodation policies would be “operationally supportable and prudent."
New SECNAV lays out his priorities for the Navy and Marine Corps
In a message to sailors and Marines, Navy Secretary Carlos Del Toro laid out the “four C's” that the former Navy officer sees as vital challenges for the department: China, culture, climate and COVID.
Biden’s Pentagon nominees: More diverse and more of them
Eight months into President Joe Biden’s first year as commander-in-chief, he’s making good on a campaign pledge to form an administration that would “look like America,” selecting for the Defense Department top officials meant to reflect the country’s diversity.
By Joe Gould
Navy secretary nominee supports expanding fleet, but says more money is needed
If confirmed, Carlos Del Toro would be the second Hispanic ever to serve as Navy secretary.
Iran threatens ‘USS Cole-style attacks’ on Fort McNair and a top general, sources say
Communications intercepted by the National Security Agency in January showed that Iran’s Revolutionary Guard discussed mounting “USS Cole-style attacks” against the base in the nation's capital, two U.S. intelligence officials told the AP.
A Navy ship burns in San Diego and the coronavirus spreads across the force ― The Briefing, 7.17.20
A devastating fire aboard the USS Bonhomme Richard, a relentless rise in COVID-19 infections, a group of Marines heralded for heroism and heartbreaking details of how an Air Force jumpmaster was killed over the Gulf of Mexico.
By Ben Murray
Former Marine arrested for 1976 Southern California killing
A Marine veteran was arrested for southern California murder committed nearly 40 years ago.
By Andrea Scott
This Army vet is down over 25 pounds using a beer-only diet for Lent
As of day 18 of the fast, he is down over 25 pounds.
By Jon Simkins
Virginia limits legal fees for active-duty troops who are sued
The bill unanimously passed both the Virginia House and Senate, officially capping legal fees in these cases at $125.
By Joshua Axelrod