Tag: U.S. Navy

Navy Training Torpedo Found Off Dana Point Shore

DANA POINT, Calif.—A lightweight torpedo used for training was found by a boater off Dana Point Nov. 21 and recovered by U.S. Navy and Orange County Sheriff’s Department bomb experts. Sean Sheehan told The Orange County Register he was out on the water looking for dolphins and whales when he spotted the torpedo about 30…


Aircraft Carrier Visit to Halifax Shows ‘How Tight’ US Is With Allies: Commander

A senior officer on the newest and most advanced aircraft carrier in the U.S. Navy’s fleet says the ship’s stop in Canada signals the value of working closely with allies in times of international tension. Capt. Paul Lanzilotta, the commanding officer on the USS Gerald R. Ford, said the flagship carrier completed training exercises in…


For the Larger Navy US Needs, American Shipping and Shipbuilding Must Be Revived

Commentary With the Navy’s eyes set on achieving a goal well above Congress’ mandated 355 manned warships, the American shipbuilding industry has a lot of work to do. Unfortunately, the industry’s current state doesn’t offer much hope for meeting those goals, let alone sustaining a modestly larger fleet. In a 2021 report on U.S. defense…


In 5 Charts, Factors Affecting China’s Military Future

Commentary China launched missiles over Taiwan and into Japanese waters in a truculent response to House Speaker Nancy Pelosi’s Aug. 2 visit to the island nation. That was just the latest sign Beijing is not deterred and might be closer to trying a military takeover of Taiwan than most believe. Given how long it takes to build modern naval…


Navy Mocked for Teaching Sailors to Create ‘Safe Space for Everybody’ With ‘Correct Pronouns’

A video from the U.S. Navy that teaches sailors to cultivate a “safe space for everybody” by using pronouns that reflect one’s preferred gender identity has gone viral on social media, prompting many to question whether it has anything to do with protecting the country and winning wars. The instructional video, which appears to take…


US Approves $120 Million Sale to Maintain Taiwanese Warships

TAIPEI—The United States has approved a possible $120 million sale of parts to help Taiwan maintain its warships, which the island’s defense ministry said would help ensure combat readiness in the face of China regime’s “frequent activities” near the island. The U.S. Defense Security Cooperation Agency said in a statement it had delivered the required…


America’s Next Wars: Lose One, Hold One?

Commentary Can the United States only fight one war with a chance of winning? According to Adm. Mike Gilday, the chief of naval operations (CNO, Navy’s senior officer) the answer is yes—at least when it comes to the U.S. Navy fighting its share of the war. According to Stars and Stripes, during a May 12…


Navy Removes Controversial Books From Sailors Reading List

The U.S. Navy has removed certain books from its recommended reading list that were accused of containing “anti-American” or “Marxist” content last year. Chief of Naval Operations Adm. Mike Gilday released on May 6 an updated version of the Professional Reading Program (CNO-PRP), which includes a list of recommended books as part of the Navy’s…


Navy Reassigns Commander Who Won’t Get COVID-19 Vaccine After Supreme Court Win

The U.S. Navy recently reassigned a commander who is fighting the military’s COVID-19 vaccine mandate after the Supreme Court overturned a lower court order that barred a reassignment, according to the officer’s lawyer. The commander was informed by a superior on April 8 that the Navy was reassigning him to shore command, the lawyer said…


Facts Matter (Feb. 28): Poison Control Centers Warn About Toxic Chemical in At-Home Virus Test Kits, Children At Higher Risk

The National Poison Control Center, in a new official statement, is warning Americans of a toxic chemical that was found to be present in at-home COVID-19 test kits—specifically, in the test kits being sent out by the U.S. government to households across America. Resources: 🔵 Sekur (promo code: Roman) ept.ms/3yW0Wul 🔵 Toxic Chemical: ept.ms/3stving ept.ms/3McJjh2…