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The U.S. Navy’s oldest aircraft carrier is transiting the Strait of Malacca, as Iran and Israel continue to exchange missile fire. USS Nimitz (CVN-68) sailed west through the Singapore Strait Monday, bound for the Indian Ocean, according to ship spotters. The carrier is bound for the Middle East, a defense official told USNI News.

WASHINGTON, D.C. (June 16, 2025) – Visitors to U.S. Navy installations who do not possess a Department of Defense-issued Common Access Card (CAC) or a military dependent ID must present a REAL ID-compliant driver’s license, state-issued identification card, or U.S. passport to gain unescorted access. This policy change aligns with federal regulations implemented in May 2025, when all federal agencies, including the Department of Defense, ceased accepting non–REAL ID-compliant identification for entry. In addition to presenting a valid form of REAL ID, new visitors must complete the Department of the Navy Local Population ID Card/Base Access Pass Registration form (SECNAV 5512/1) and check in at the installation’s Visitor Control Center. Individuals without compliant identification may be denied access, be required to present additional documentation, or be required to be escorted by authorized personnel while onboard the Navy installation. For more information on REAL ID requirements and accepted documents, visit www.dhs.gov/real-id. Commander, Navy Installations Command is responsible for worldwide U.S. Navy Shore installation management, designing and developing integrated solutions for sustainment and development of Navy shore infrastructure as well as quality of life programs. CNIC oversees 10 Navy regions, 70 installations, and more than 43,000 employees who sustain the fleet, enable the fighter, and support the family. Learn more by visiting CNIC’s website at https://www.cnic.navy.mil/

BRONX, N.Y. — The family of 27-year-old shooting victim is devastated after the U.S. Navy veteran was fatally wounded in a road rage incident in the Bronx early Saturday morning, according to the Daily News.

What I can’t salute is President Donald Trump holding a military parade on his birthday that is a parade of his hypocrisy. He is the drum major for deferments. Deferment Donald got one from the Vietnam War for a bogus ‘bone spurs’ diagnosis his Dad paid for, according to the diagnosing Doctor’s two daughters. Trump then danced at NYC Studio 54 and marched on to repeatedly denigrate, deride and malign military service, even at military memorial services in France during his first term. Most notoriously, Trump maliciously mocked Sen. John McCain for having been a P.O.W. that left him physically impaired.

“I would argue he may be the most impotent president of the United States that we’ve seen in our lifetimes,” Rothkopf told host Joanna Coles. “He’s alienated our allies, undermined our economy, attacked the international system—and he hasn’t made a single deal.”

This is what happens when you hire an unqualified person for a job. Unfortunately that job is leader of the Armed Forces... Who is watching China? “He was more prone to anger and less likely to be clean-shaven in the morning,” New York‘s story reads. “He seemed reluctant to make decisions; scared of doing the wrong thing, paralyzed as he awaited orders from the White House.”

Veterans rushed the steps of the U.S. Capitol in Washington, D.C., during a protest against President Donald Trump and the upcoming parade celebrating the U.S. Army's 250th anniversary, prompting local authorities to arrest several people.

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The United States is shifting military resources, including ships, in the Middle East in response to Israel’s strikes on Iran and a possible retaliatory attack by Tehran, two U.S. officials said Friday. The Navy has directed the destroyer Thomas Hudner, which is capable of defending against ballistic missiles, to begin sailing from the western Mediterranean Sea toward the eastern Mediterranean and has directed a second destroyer to begin moving forward so it can be available if requested by the White House.

Castle wants Congress to investigate Angelina’s death and make sure that in the future, the Navy notifies families properly and promptly instead of relying on “unofficial sources like the media.” “The Navy’s failures threaten all families and the integrity of our military system,” Castle said. “Congress must reform these processes to prevent future tragedies, for the safety of all families.”

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WASHINGTON (AP) — American air defense systems and a Navy destroyer helped Israel shoot down incoming ballistic missiles Friday that Tehran launched in response to Israeli strikes on Iran’s nuclear facilities and top military leaders, U.S. officials said. The U.S. has both ground-based Patriot missile defense systems and Terminal High Altitude Air Defense systems in the Middle East capable of intercepting ballistic missiles, which Iran fired in multiple barrages in retaliation for Israel’s initial attack. A Navy destroyer in the eastern Mediterranean Sea also shot down Iranian missiles heading toward Israel, one official said.

A retired US Navy rear admiral blasted the US intelligence community for a 'disinformation' campaign in covering up alleged military sightings of UAPs. Tim Gallaudet said that the Navy "has a trove" of data on UAP from pilots and other personnel. Yet none of it has officially been released. Gallaudet called on the White House to share this information with the public and noted that he had just received reports from Navy members who had seen UAPs.

According to Israeli military correspondent Yoav Zitun, the United States is expected to take a supportive role in the ongoing campaign. While Washington may not initially engage in direct strikes, American logistical and intelligence support is believed to be already in motion. Should Israel's initial strike waves prove successful, U.S. military involvement may increase, potentially transitioning to joint operations against remaining strategic targets.

U.S. District Judge Charles Breyer said Trump overstepped his bounds in ordering the deployment of roughly 4,000 National Guard members to LA after protests erupted over the immigration crackdown. The order, which takes effect at noon Friday, applies only to the National Guard troops and not Marines who were also deployed to the city.

Update: Israel attacks Iran’s capital with explosions booming across Tehran

The IDF has started  to attack dozens of Iranian nuclear sites. Warning sirens have been set off to get the public ready for potential Iranian counter attacks of ballistic missiles on Israel. Iran has not yet fired ballistic missiles, but has thousands of them.

The Navy is searching for a sailor from the aircraft carrier USS Abraham Lincoln missing since late last month. Seaman Sergio Valoura, a culinary specialist, left the ship on May 30, according to a statement from the Naval Air Forces commander in San Diego. Read more at: https://www.stripes.com/branches/navy/2025-06-12/navy-sailor-missing-18103080.html Source - Stars and Stripes

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Your Tenure as Secretary of Defense has been shameful & weak, and you should resign...

"You're an embarrassment to this country," Carbajal replied. "There's been bipartisan members of Congress that have called for your resignation. You should just get the hell out and let somebody competently lead this department."

The Army is reviewing how pro-President Donald Trump merchandise wound up being sold on one of its bases this week at a service-sponsored event orchestrated by the White House and the president's supporters.