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US launches new strikes against Iran after three ships were hit in Strait of Hormuz

A law bearing their son's name — the Brandon Act — lets service members seek out mental health resources outside of their chain of command. It was implemented a few years ago, but this year it could be updated.

NORFOLK, Va. — A cause of death has been confirmed for the missing Navy sailor whose body was discovered in waters near Naval Station Norfolk back in June, the Office of the Chief Medical Examiner (OCME) told News 3 on Monday.

There is one aircraft the United States hopes it never has to use for its real job: the plane that would relay the order to launch nuclear missiles from America’s submerged submarines. Its replacement is now running late — and the government watchdog that warned about it says its concerns “have morphed into realities.”

man suspected of shooting two people Sunday in Hampton before killing himself has been identified as an active-duty member of the U.S. Navy. The Attorney General's Office said Tyshawn Cooper, 21, is suspected of shooting and injuring a 23-year-old man and a 25-year-old woman before shooting and killing himself.

A U.S. Navy Senior Chief was arrested Thursday in connection with child pornography.

Congressman Eric Burlison has offered a rare glimpse inside a US government facility frequently linked to UFO speculation, revealing that a casual conversation with a White House staffer led to an unexpected breakthrough in his efforts to secure greater access to classified information on unidentified anomalous phenomena (UAPs).

Beginning in 2014, Graves and other military pilots reported repeatedly observing unexplained objects during training missions off Virginia Beach, including an incident that nearly resulted in a midair collision.

Navy JAG Corps - Military Naturalization

"There used to be prior ICE guidance that treated military service as a significant mitigating factor in deciding whether or not to pursue enforcement. That doesn’t mean anything anymore," VanDiver said. "Tons of military families have been affected. Veterans, active-duty service members, relatives, military spouses, individuals who had sought military parole in place. These are all becoming a significant point of contention between veterans' organizations and the administration."

Some non-U.S.-citizen spouses have been separated from their American loved ones and are afraid to engage with the U.S. immigration system, according to lawyers and NPR interviews with affected families. "Life has become a lot more difficult for Americans who are married to somebody who is not born in this country," said Ashley DeAzevedo, executive director of American Families United. The organization advocates for U.S. citizen spouses and immediate family members of those engaged in various immigration processes.

Nimitz is shifting its homeport from Naval Base Kitsap in Bremerton, Wash., to Norfolk, where it will be deactivated in March of 2027 and dismantled in 2030, according to the Navy’s 30-year Shipbuilding Plan released in this year. Nimitz was previously slated to leave active service in May this year, but the Navy opted to keep the carrier in the fleet for at least 10 additional months, coinciding with when the future John F. Kennedy (CVN-79) is set to deliver to the Navy, USNI News previously reported.

However, even though the US Navy has gone fully nuclear with its undersea vessels, 64 sailors aboard the Ohio-class ballistic missile submarine USS Nebraska (SSBN-739) nevertheless fell ill after being exposed to diesel exhaust last week.

The U.S. Navy suspended its active search for a sailor missing after an MH-60S helicopter crashed into the Arabian Sea, with the Fifth Fleet press service saying the search was halted as of July 5. The Navy said the sailor has been missing since July 1 and that during more than 102 hours of searching the military examined an area of over 14,000 square miles (36,259 square km).

The incentives, which cover up to seven years, are part of an effort to retain skilled department heads.

Exceptional Family Newsletter | July 1, 2026

WASHINGTON – A federal judge rejected President Donald Trump's request for more time to respond to New York writer E. Jean Carroll's demand for $5.8 million she won in a civil lawsuit against him.

Even with his bone spurs the prez was willing to sacrifice himself for himself... President Donald Trump compared his determination to deliver a July Fourth speech after the National Mall was evacuated due to severe weather to U.S. soldiers storming the beaches of Normandy during World War II.

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CFL/ACFLs, To support the successful execution of PFA Cycle-2, seven Physical Readiness Program (PRP) Guides have been updated incorporating direct feedback from the Fleet during Cycle-1. Required Action: All CFLs, ACFLs, and CNIC MWR Fitness Instructors must review the following updated guides (all dated JUN 2026): Guide-1: PRP Policies Guide-3: CFL/ACFL and Member’s Responsibilities Guide-4: Body Composition Assessment (BCA) Guide-5B: Policies and Fitness Testing for Combat Arms Occupations Guide-6: Medical Clearance and Waiver Management Guide-7: PRIMS Administration Guide-8: Managing PFA Records for Pregnant Sailors *PRIMS Updates: - Medical Waiver Entry Causing PFA Results Issue. A system bug is causing newly entered PFA data with a medical waiver to display as "Incomplete" for the BCA and/or a failure with a “0” for the PRT, dependent on what event is being medically waived and regardless of the order that the waiver is entered. We anticipate the issue will be resolved with next system update scheduled on 2 Jul. PFA Cycle-2 2026 has been released. CFL/ACFLs are highly encouraged to verify all command members have a Cycle-2 reflected in PRIMS. For members who do not generate Cycle-2, please verify by taking the following steps: Step-1: Is the Sailor gained to the UIC? (Yes or No) Step-2: Is the Sailor gained into a Dept and/or Division? (Yes or No) Step-3: Transfer the affected Sailor and regain them strictly to the UIC. Can you see them now? If YES: Proceed to Step-4. If NO: Stop here. Email the CFL DODID, Sailor(s) DODID(s), and UIC(s) to askmncc@us.navy.mil and indicate that Step-3 failed. Step-4: Add the member to the required Dept. Can you see them now? If YES: Proceed to Step-5. If NO: Stop here. Email the CFL DODID, Sailor(s) DODID(s), UIC, and Dept to askmncc@us.navy.mil and indicate that Step-4 failed. Step-5: Add the member to the required Division. Can you see them now? If YES: Issue resolved (Good to go). If NO: Stop here. Email the CFL DODID, Sailor(s) DODID(s), UIC, and Division to askmncc@us.navy.mil and indicate that Step-5 failed. Combat Fitness Assessment (CFA) Functionality Released. The CFA for Combat Arms personnel in Cycle-2 is available for CFL/ACFL data entry. Combat Arms CFL/ACFLs should verify that all Combat Arms personnel are displaying a CFA record for Cycle-2. Terminology Change to Accommodate PFA/CFA. This system change allows for general labeling of the CFA and PFA: FA = Fitness Assessment FT = Fitness Test Updated PRP FAQ (July 2026). You are highly encouraged to review the PRP FAQs. These are questions directly from Sailors in the Fleet and answered by the PRP Office with the proper references.

This is a disgrace. It's 16:55 Eastern and no CY271

The U.S. Navy is searching for a crew member after a helicopter made an "emergency water landing" in the Arabian Sea, Navy officials said. The MH-60S Sea Hawk helicopter, which is assigned to the USS George H.W. Bush, landed around 3:30 am ET on July 1, U.S. Naval Forces Central Command/U.S. 5th Fleet said on social media. Three of the helicopter's crew were found and are in stable condition aboard the aircraft carrier.

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