New Military Retirement System Effective Jan. 1, 2018: Opt-in Period for Eligible Service members Opens
One of the most wide-reaching and significant changes to military pay and benefits of the last 70
Statement by Secretary of Defense James N. Mattis on the President’s National Security Strategy
The President’s 2017 National Security Strategy provides our Nation a clear and comprehensive
Faces of the Fleet
“Faces of the Fleet” is a collection of images of Sailors serving our country in the greatest and most technologically advanced Navy in the world. These fine men and women are leading from the deck plates and completing missions around the globe. This is your fleet and these are your Sailors! GO NAVY! Sailors proudly …
Wishing the Men and Women of Naval Aviation Happy Holidays and a Happy New Year
By Rear Adm. Roy Kelley Commander, Naval Air Force Atlantic I want to wish you and your families a Merry Christmas and a happy holiday season. This is a very special time of year and I hope you are able to enjoy the holiday break and recharge from what has been an exciting year for …
DoD Releases 2018 Basic Allowance for Housing Rates
The Department of Defense released today the 2018 Basic Allowance for Housing rates. Basic
USS Little Rock (LCS 9) Commissioning Ceremony
Welcome to Navy Live blog coverage of USS Little Rock (LCS 9)’s commissioning ceremony. Live video of the Dec. 16 ceremony at the Canalside waterfront in Buffalo, New York, is scheduled to begin 11 a.m. (EST). The ship is the tenth littoral combat ship to enter the fleet and the fifth of the Freedom-variant design. …
DOD Releases Report on Enhancing Security and Stability in Afghanistan
Today the Department of Defense provided to the Congress the semiannual report “Enhancing Security
Navy Recruit Graduation: December 15, 2017
Welcome to Navy Live blog coverage of Recruit Training Command’s graduation, Pass-In-Review. It is a formal military ceremony that honors a Sailor’s hard work and dedication to a new way of life. Pass-In-Review also ties together the future of the Navy with our long-held naval traditions and customs. Read how Recruit Training Command transforms civilians into …
Senior Executive Service Announcement
Secretary of Defense James N. Mattis has announced the following Department of Defense Senior