The Pentagon said it was investigating why the collision happened on Saturday. The US Fleet Forces Command said in a news release that the submarine USS Montpelier and the Aegis cruiser USS San Jacinto collided at about 3:30pm during rou
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President Barack Obama today announced his nominations for two key military leadership positions in Europe and Afghanistan. The president is nominating Marine Corps Gen. John R. Allen to serve as NATO’s supreme allied commander for Euro
Continue reading >>Secretary of the Navy Ray Mabus completed a visit to Doha, Qatar, Nov. 20. The visit was designed to build upon an existing relationship with Qatar, an important partner in the Middle East region.
Continue reading >>The Navy concluded another round of carrier testing Nov. 19 to further demonstrate and evaluate the X-47B unmanned air system integration within the aircraft carrier environment, Naval Air Systems Command announced in a Nov. 20 release.
Continue reading >>Merchant Marine Capt. Richard Phillips, who was master of the Maersk Alabama when the vessel was captured by Somali pirates, was a special guest at a Nov. 20 Congressional Maritime Caucus Brief. Captain Phillips was held hostage in the Maersk Alabama’s
Continue reading >>Integrated Air and Missile Defense (IAMD) Battle Command System (IBCS) engagement operations centers and fire control network relays participate in a major U.S. Army demonstration to highlight a warfighter-focused, any sensor-any shooter net-centric capab
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