2+ hour, 21+ min ago  (330+ words) NORFOLK, Va. " In the Navy, a plankowner is a member of the original crew of a newly commissioned ship. Nimitz-class aircraft carrier USS Dwight D. Eisenhower (CVN 69) was commissioned on October 18, 1977, and 48 years later on May 20, IKE's plankowners walked her decks…...

2+ week, 5+ day ago  (127+ words) Heritage forged in heroism. Discover the unmatched courage of Audie Murphy, Louis Zamperini and Gary Sinise in this week's Reflective Moments. See what defines the American warrior spirit. For more on the Department of War, visit: http: //www. war. gov…...

1+ mon, 1+ day ago  (1754+ words) US Secretary of State Marco Rubio meets Italy's Prime Minister Giorgia Meloni during his two-day visit to Italy and the Vatican, in Rome, Friday, May 8, 2026. President Donald Trump, center, flanked by White House border czar Tom Homan, left, and Homeland…...

1+ mon, 6+ day ago  (287+ words) Today is Monday, May 4, the 124th day of 2026. There are 241 days left in the year. On May 4, 1970, Ohio National Guardsmen opened fire on student demonstrators during an anti-war protest at Kent State University, killing four students and wounding nine others. In…...

2+ mon, 1+ week ago  (290+ words) BOSTON " The Navy will commission the 25th Virginia-class fast-attack submarine, the future USS Massachusetts (SSN 798), during a 10 a. m. EDT ceremony Saturday, March 28, at Boston Harbor. The Honorable David Denton, General Counsel of the Navy, will deliver the ceremony's principal address. Additional speakers…...

2+ mon, 3+ week ago  (223+ words) BOSTON (March 13, 2026) " The Arleigh Burke-class guided-missile destroyer Pre-Commissioning Unit (PCU) Harvey C. Barnum Jr. (DDG 124) arrives in Boston for a scheduled port visit, March 13. During the visit, Sailors assigned to the ship will participate in community engagement events and host public…...

3+ mon, 4+ day ago  (166+ words) --------------- As we commemorate 250 years of the U. S. military, we're reflecting this week on the history of the Winter Paralympic Games, the first secretary of war and the Civil War leadership of @usarmy Gen. Ulysses S. Grant. For more on the Department of…...

3+ mon, 4+ day ago  (659+ words) FILE - A grave marker for an unknown casualty from the USS Arizona is shown at the National Memorial Cemetery of the Pacific, July 15, 2021, in Honolulu. FILE - Smoke rises from the battleship USS Arizona as it sinks during the Japanese attack…...

3+ mon, 5+ day ago  (1123+ words) On January 21, 1957, President Dwight D. Eisenhower gave his second inaugural address on the steps of the U. S. Capitol. The speech, titled "The Price of Peace," reflected the atmosphere of the Cold War strategic environment and the inherent danger of competition between two…...

3+ mon, 6+ day ago  (75+ words) Military News. com In the Indian Ocean'an American submarine sunk an Iranian warship, that thought it was safe in international waters. Instead, it was sunk by a torpedo'Quiet Death. The first sinking of an enemy ship by a torpedo since…...