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Navy Four Star Busted, Faces 30 Years
Former Vice CNO Robert Burke Retired Navy four-star admiral arrested in bribery scheme By Geoff Ziezulewicz Editor’s note: This is a developing story and will be updated as more information becomes available. A former Navy vice chief of naval operations faces up to 30 years in prison after he was arrested Friday along with two […]
Five Fat Leonard related felony convictions dismissed
Three retired Navy officers and one retired Marine officer pleaded guilty to disclosing information, a misdemeanor charge. One Navy officer saw his case thrown out. A judge dismissed their felony convictions. The government asked for these dismissals due to prosecutorial errors. From ABC News: It marked the latest setback to the government’s yearslong efforts in […]
USS Boxer turns around from deployment for repairs in San Diego
The USS Boxer departed for deployment on April 1, 2024. Their destination was the Indo-Pacific to join other ships conducting operations in that area. While conducting integration training with the MV-22 Osprey, the ship’s starboard rudder demonstrated issues. The USS Boxer returned to San Diego where its starboard rudder will be subject to underwater repair. […]
Army Meeting Recruiting Goals; Not So Navy
Army on track to meet lower recruiting goal, Navy may fall short The Army lowered its recruiting goal. The Navy increased its — and now might miss it. BY JEFF SCHOGOL The Army expects to meet its recruiting goal for the first time in three years, but the Navy continues to struggle to sign up […]
Sailor Convicted of Attempted Espionage
USS Higgins (DDG-76) Japan-Based Chief Petty Officer Found Guilty of Attempted Espionage GIDGET FUENTES A sailor assigned to a Japan-based guided-missile destroyer who was accused of providing classified information to a foreign government official was found guilty Friday of attempted espionage and other related charges, the Navy said. Chief Petty Officer Fire Controlman Bryce S. […]
Building a world class Navy
I know we are all encouraged at THAT phrase – after all, the US Navy has dominated the seven seas for what, almost eighty years? Yeah, right…they did. Still want to claim the title? Not to puke on swabbies, officers, whatever…they are some of the best and not only do they do a great job […]
Navy’s Recruiting Solution?
Every meal’s a banquet! Every paycheck a fortune! Every formation a parade! Every Sailor is a Recruiter! I *love* the Corps! New materials launched for Every Sailor is a Recruiter program By Diana Stancy The Navy is providing new resources to all Navy commands as part of its Every Sailor is a Recruiter initiative, months […]
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