History of the United States Navy
The United States Navy has a rich history beginning from the founding of our nation but claiming 13 October 1775 as the official date. These topics cover that rich history for you to enjoy.
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Ex-US fighter pilot accused of training Chinese military will be extradited to the United States
A former US Marine accused of training Chinese military pilots will be extradited to face charges in the United States, Australia’s Attorney General confirmed Monday, dealing a blow to supporters who have mounted a public campaign for his freedom. Daniel Duggan, a naturalized Australian, was arrested in the state of New South Wales in 2022 based on a 2017 US grand jury indictment that accuses him of training Chinese military pilots in violation of a US arms embargo. -
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Second Navy jet nearly brought down by friendly fire in Red Sea
The US nearly shot down a second Navy fighter jet over the Red Sea on Saturday — missing it by just 100 feet — in a friendly fire incident, Fox News reported Tuesday, citing military sources. Not one but two F/A-18 Super Hornets were flying above the US guided-missile cruiser USS Gettysburg during anti-Houthi missions in the region when the Navy launched a pair of surface-to-air missiles from the ship. -
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Preview Four Changes Coming to TRICARE in 2025
With the end of the year approaching, it’s a good time to consider your family’s healthcare needs for the coming year. As you think about things like scheduling preventive care visits and knowing your 2025 TRICARE costs, you should also note some changes coming to TRICARE in 2025. There will be a new health plan and dental contracts—as well as other expanded TRICARE benefits—that may provide you and your family with services to support your overall health and well-being. “TRICARE remains committed to offering service members, retirees, and their family members with the best possible benefit wherever they are,” said Dr. David Krulak, Director of TRICARE Health Plan, at the Defense Health Agency. “We believe these changes will help improve access to high-quality care for TRICARE beneficiaries around the world.” Keep reading to learn about four of these changes and whether they’ll affect your family.
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