Legacy of Commodore John Barry, the 1st U.S. Navy officer, remembered 250 years later on Battleship New Jersey

The Irish-born Philadelphian Commodore John Barry was more than just a naval hero; he was a founding force in America's fight ...

This admiral, a New Jersey native, aims to bring Navy shipbuilding back to Philadelphia

As a rear admiral, Tom Anderson worked to fix the Navy's troubled ships. Now his job is bringing Navy shipbuilding back to ...
News and Sentinel

Veritas ceremony marks the 250th anniversary of the U.S. Navy

A ceremony was held for the 250th anniversary of the United States Navy at the Veritas Classical Academy on Monday in ...

During Philadelphia visit, Navy’s top officer said he would follow ‘lawful’ orders to deploy troops ‘anywhere’

With the Navy in Philadelphia for its 250th anniversary, its chief of operations spoke about the military's role in a moment ...

Admiral of the Fleet Sir Benjamin Bathurst, who had to deal with post-Cold War defence cuts

Admiral of the Fleet Sir Benjamin Bathurst, who has died aged 89, held flag rank in the Royal Navy for 12 critical years at ...
Opinion

The Navy at 250 Faces New Challenges

As U.S. shipbuilding wanes, China’s sea power multiplies.

Navy worried about political fallout if media found out about ‘Officer X’

Records show Canadian navy officials were worried about political fallout if media found out about the alleged sex offender.

Admiral who led Red Sea fight tapped to head Navy’s European operations

A former fighter pilot, Vice Adm. George Wikoff commanded the 5th Fleet during more than a year of combat against Houthi ...

Retired 4-star Navy admiral sentenced to 6 years in prison for bribery plot

A retired four-star U.S. Navy admiral has been sentenced to six years in prison for his conviction on corruption charges that ...