Hegseth: The USNS Harvey Milk Navy vessel will be renamed ‘USNS Oscar V. Peterson’ to honor a WWII hero.
US Navy Ship Renamed in Honor of WWII Hero Secretary of Defense Pete Hegses has announced that the US Navy ship Harvey Milk will be renamed to honor Oscar V. Peterson, a Medal of Honor recipient from World War II. This decision was first disclosed in early June. During a recent announcement, Hegses confirmed that […]
Hegseth renames Navy ship in honor of Medal of Honor hero to eliminate politics
Navy Ship Renamed Amid Controversy Defense Secretary Pete Hegseth has announced plans to change the name of the Navy’s oil tanker originally christened after Harvey Milk, a prominent gay rights leader. The vessel will now honor Oscar V. Peterson, a Medal of Honor recipient. Hegseth expressed, “We’re removing politics from the naming of ships,” in […]
Tons of cocaine valued in the millions seized by the U.S. Navy in an offshore drug operation
Major Drug Bust in the Eastern Pacific The US Navy and Coast Guard recently detained three individuals involved in drug smuggling after they attempted to transport over 7,850 pounds of cocaine in the Eastern Pacific, as reported by the Navy on Thursday. This operation took place on Sunday, based on a tip-off from a Navy […]
‘Lone Survivor’ mission marks 20 years with the legacy of fallen Long Island Navy SEAL Michael Murphy continuing to impact lives
Dan Murphy’s life took a significant turn two decades ago. His son, Navy Seal Lt. Michael Murphy, made the ultimate sacrifice during a challenging mission in Afghanistan, aiming to give his four-man team a chance to survive against what military reports described as “a much larger enemy force of over 50 anti-coalition militias.” “The most […]
US Navy deploying weapons at concerning speed to protect Israel from Iran
Navy Addresses Ammunition Concerns Amid Global Threats The U.S. Navy faced questions from lawmakers regarding its plans to replace and maintain ammunition stockpiles, especially given recent global tensions. There have been concerns over the rapid use of munitions to support Israel against Iranian attacks, highlighting the urgency of the situation. During a hearing about the […]
Navy reaches 2025 recruitment target ahead of schedule with 40,600 new sailors
Navy Achieves Recruitment Goals Ahead of Schedule The US Navy is on track to meet its 2025 recruitment objectives three months earlier than expected. By the end of summer, it plans to send over 40,000 future crew members to basic training as part of its Maritime Services branch. Navy Secretary John Phelan remarked, “More qualified […]
Mother of Bronx Navy veteran killed in road rage incident vows to confront her son’s accused killer in court
Mother Mourns Son Allegedly Killed in Bronx Drag Racing Incident A grieving mother is left reeling after the tragic death of her son, a naval veteran, who was reportedly shot in a pointlessly violent incident early Saturday morning in the Bronx. “My son was like my best friend to me,” said Suzette Thomas, 50, her […]
Long Island teenager motivated by local fallen Navy SEAL hero triumphs over paralysis
Inspiration in Recovery: Long Island Teen’s Journey After Injury A paralyzed teen from Long Island attributes his recovery to the legacy of a local fallen Navy SEAL. Fincia Bohne, 16, from Bayshore, experienced a traumatic brain injury in 8th grade after an accidental fall during wrestling. He was thrown into a heating pipe, resulting in […]
North Korea reintroduces sunken warship to strengthen its navy
North Korea has reportedly repaired and relaunched a new 5,000-ton naval destroyer just a month after it embarrassingly capsized. This news comes from the South Korean Central News Agency, highlighting that the destroyer—only the second one constructed this year—returned to the water on Thursday. During a launch event on the eastern coast, North Korean leader […]
Body of missing Navy sailor Angelina Resendiz discovered in woods after her disappearance from barracks; sailor taken into custody in Virginia
On Thursday, Navy officials discovered a body in a wooded area in Norfolk, Virginia, which has been confirmed as that of Navy Seaman Angelina Recendis, who has been missing. Recendis, 21, was last seen on May 29 at her barracks in Miller Hall at the Norfolk Naval Base, according to reports from Virginia State Police […]