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This article reports on the conclusion of the optimal manning experiment of the U.S. Navy in January 2010. According to a statement given by Vice Chief of Naval Operations Admiral Jonathan Greenert at the Surface Navy Association's national symposium, the experiment ended after a decade of efforts of dwindling crew sizes which range from ratings mergers to individual augmentations and cuts. Future plans of the Navy following the experiment are discussed.

The article reports on the verdict of a board of inquiry at Washington Navy Yard that found U.S. Navy Captain Holly Graf, former skipper of the cruiser Cowpens, had engaged in misconduct and conduct unbecoming an officer for the cruelty and maltreatment toward her crew. The recommendation made by the panel of three rear admirals was separation from the Navy with a general discharge but be permitted to retire as a captain. The panels were Rear Admirals Gretchen Herbert, James McManamon and presiding officer Mark Buzby.

The article reports on the decision of the U.S. National Guard to examine its procedures for detecting fraud following financial scandals at state Guards organizations. Fund misuse was reported in California and Michigan by federal auditors and investigators, which also led to indictment of military recruiters. The Recruiter Incentive Program (RIP), which is intended to increase recruiting and retention, was cited as a source of the fund misuse.

The article presents an update related to the U.S. armed forces as of August 30, 2010. American airstrikes over Afghanistan declined in July, based on new data from Air Forces Central Command. Four commercial ships anchored near the southern oil hub of Basra in Iraq were robbed by gunmen. Almost 7 tons of hazardous waste were collected by sailors from their offices and work spaces at Naval Base San Diego in California during a recycling event.

The article reviews several war films including "Chosin," produced by Brian Iglesias and Anton Sattler, "Hold At All Costs," and "Restrepo."

The article announces that Commander Gary Montalvo received the skipper of the attack submarine North Carolina, and Commander Ken Kleinschnittger received the Vice Admiral James Bond Stockdale Award from the Admiral John Richardson for their Inspirational Leadership.

The article discusses the Navy's program on the assessment of the gym for twenty-four hour in order to overcome the problem of sailor's and pilot's problem of obesity, where the gyms are located in the locations including Washington D.C., Italy, and Dahlgren, Virginia.

The article focuses on the affidavits filed against the Goon Squad which includes the guards, marines, and sailors by two inmates of Chesapeake brig, Chesapeake, Virginia in the Navy and Marine Corps Central Judicial Circuit. It informs that the Goon Squads have mistreated the inmates and done the cells inspections. The Navy has taken the issue more seriously and has taken action against the Brig staff's conduct and is conducting investigations on the allegations.

The focuses on the U.S. Navy submarine force's new rule of 24-hour working days rather than 18-hour and outlines that the new rule is posing a positive impact on the morale of sailors.

The article focuses on the statement from Rear Admiral William Merz regarding the need for underwater drones or unmanned underwater vehicles of the U.S. Navy.

The article focuses on description of military relations between China and the U.S. with observation of increment in military challenges associated with China. Topics discussed include illustration of competition among great powers, description of directive for reduction in provocation by the U.S. National Security Council for leaders of the Defense Department, development of weapons for China as opponent and elucidation of land reclamation projects of China at Spratly Islands.

The article discusses the impact of false charges for child care and morale programs to the lives of the sailors wherein the U.S. Navy has been working with individual banks to waive the overdraft fee charges on individual bank or credit card accounts.

The article discusses the risk to the U.S. military's alliance with Philippines after the newly elected Philippine President Rodrigo Duterte issued a call on September 12, 2016 for American troops to end their longstanding mission in the country's southern region. Duterte accused that the U.S. forces abused during the period when the Philippines was an American colony before 1946. It mentions the views of Patrick Cronin of American Security on the U.S. military's plans after Duterte's comment.

The article discusses the call of retired Admiral William H. MacRaven for respect to the U.S. national flag and anthem in the wake of national anthem protests inspired by a National Football League (NFL) quarterback. Topics include the command duties for Osama bin Laden's raid as former head of the U.S. Special Operations Command, stint as U.S. Navy sea, air and land (SEAL) commander as well as letter sent to the University of Texas Systems presidents and athletic directors.

The article reports on the birth of a baby from a third class petty officer mother from Carrier Air Wing 3 unit onboard the Dwight D. Eisenhower U.S. carrier. Topics include the reference to the internal memo birth report of a seven-pound baby in the "Navy Times," healthy conditions of mother and child stated by Fifth Fleet spokesman Cmdr. Bill Urban as well as the airlifting to Bahrain with a medical escort.

The article discusses reforms in the Littoral Combat Ship (LCS) structures with boosts from the U.S. Naval Surface Forces. Topics include high-profile engineering failures with the LCS program, permanent assignment of blue and gold crews in LCS hulls as well as requalification order for all engineering crew members by Naval Surface Forces head Vice Admiral Thomas Rowden. Also mentioned are end of separate mission module crew concept, antisubmarine warfare and mine warfare.

The article reports on a sailor, a trainee at Naval Air Station (NAS) in Pensacola, Florida, who posted a video of her at social media Facebook sitting during the national anthem in solidarity with Colin Kaepemick, a quarterback of the National Football League (NFL).

The article offers information on the changes made by the U.S. Navy to the littoral combat ships (PCS) of the country following the engineering problems in LCS Coronado in September 2016. Changes include the review of safety procedures for the ships, the review of LCS engineering education and training for LCS engineers, and the review of engineering procedures.

The article discusses the details of breakdown of U.S. littoral combat ship (LCS) Coronado on August 29, 2016, arose four days after leaving Hawaii for the Western Pacific headed to 7th fleet. It states Coronado is an Independence class ship built by Austal USA and ship experienced an engineering casualty which would require fixing LCS program and sailors are trained to deal effectively.

The article focuses on the MQ-25 Stingray drone of the U.S. Navy is going to be tanker for the manned air wing and an roving sensor, and presents the views of John Richardson, Chief of Naval Operations, on the aerial refueling missions.

The article reports that naval officer Edward Lin accused of spying for Taiwan is facing charges of espionage, attempted espionage, disobeying orders and making false official statements in Norfolk, Virginia. It mentions that charges against Lin should be dismissed and that statements made to investigators should be suppressed. It also mentions that military judge largely denied a motion from Lin's team to dismiss all charges based on unlawful command influence.

The article focuses on the four-star head of the U.S. Pacific Fleet is directing the fleet to be ready to fight to reinforce the international order in order to work with allies and partners. It mentions that guidance amid increasing uncertainty which reflects the growing threat of great power conflict between the U.S. and China. It also mentions that admiral Scott Swift called for the Pacific Fleet to support an Indo-Asia-Pacific maritime domain.

The article focuses on the things that every sailors should know about vaping and electronic cigarettes which include devices pose a significant band unacceptable risk to Navy personnel, recommendation by Fleet Forces Command and U.S. Pacific Fleet and Navy launch a dedicated safety campaign.

The article reports on the motion filed by lawyers of U.S. Navy Lieutenant Commodore Edward Lin, codenamed Rogue archer, to dismiss charges against Lin as his constitutional rights have been violated for being confined for nearly a year on allegations of attachment to a secretive maritime patrol squadron and espionage. Issues discussed are prejudice for lack of speedy trial and Lin's alleged violation of security procedures governing classified information handling and reporting requirements.

The article presents a warning from Admiral Harry Harris, head of the U.S. Pacific Command, about the potential attack by militant group Islamic State of Iraq and the Levant (ISIL) in the Asia-Pacific. It reports the spread of ISIS threat into Bangladesh, Philippines and Indonesia, and the combat efforts of Special Operations Forces against militant groups in Asia such as Abu Sayyaf. It refers to fighters returning to their home countries as threats who could train people to launch attacks.

The article reports on the series of airstrikes launched by the U.S. armed forces against the terrorist group Islamic State (ISIS) in Libya as part of the campaign called Operation Odyssey Lightning, managed by U.S. Africa Command.

The article reports on the acceptance of the invitation of New Zealand Prime Minister John Key by the U.S. government for the latter to send a ship in the Southeast Pacific for the celebration of the 75th anniversary of the Royal New Zealand Navy.

The article reports the fired commanding officer Brian Sorenson has been forced to retire with a discharged that could diminish his veteran benefits, after the ruling alleging that he propositioned female officer while in command of cruiser Anzio. Topics include the various sexual harassment charges he has involved, the issue regarding the accuser's propositioned of sex in exchange of her ranking advancement, and the assurance of the government to look closely for the decision of the panel.

The article reports that the U.S. Navy will be implementing armed watch-standers at the recruiting stations nationwide to ensure security following the shooting at the recruiting station in Chattanooga, Tennessee. Topics discussed include the ongoing investigation of the incident under U.S. Federal Bureau of Investigation (FBI), the training of guards who will be in sailors uniform, and the crimes such as assault at the recruiting stations.

The article discusses the July 12, 2016 ruling of the Permanent Court of Arbitration in the Hague, Netherlands, which rejected the legality of China's expansive claims to the South China Sea. Topics covered include the victory of the Philippines which brought the case against China, the rejection of the ruling by China and how U.S. lawmakers, such as Republican Senators John McCain and Dan Sullivan, reacted to the ruling. Mentioned also is the heavy presence of the U.S. in the South China Sea.

This article reports that U.S. Navy destroyers have been quietly stalking some of China's man-made islands and claims ahead of the July 12, 2016 ruling on contested claims in the South China Sea. Topics covered include the destroyers involved in the patrols, such as Stethem and Momsen, the comment from Lt. Clint Ramsden, a spokesman for the U.S. Pacific Fleet, on the patrols, and provocative steps China has taken ahead of the ruling, including declaring a no-sail zone near its Hainan Island.

This article reports that the U.S. Navy has found no evidence that former Chief Special Warfare Operator (SEAL) Chris Kyle received a second Silver Medal. Topics discussed include Kyle's claim on the 2nd Silver Star and other medals in his memoir, "American Sniper," the Navy's move to revise the DD-214 discharge form of Kyle, and the medals that Kyle received during his Navy career, such as a Silver Star and four Bronze Stars. Mentioned also is the number of DD-214s the Navy corrected in 2015.

The article reports that according to a San Diego County, California medical examiner report death of SEAL trainee seaman James Lovelace in Coronado, California on May 6, 2016 was due to his instructors. Topics include instructors dunking head of Lovelace which is not allowed in training, splashing of water by instructors to create adverse conditions and an open investigation by the U.S. Naval Criminal Investigative Service about whether the incident was homicide.

The article reports that according to the U.S. Navy investigation navy officers were at fault when they surrendered to Iranian paramilitaries when a navy patrol boat by mistake entered Iranian waters. Topics include views of U.S. Vice Admiral John Aquilino on crewmembers violating conduct standards, lieutenant speaking to Iranian film crew which was against code of conduct and views of Chief of Naval Operations Admiral John Richardson on the same.

The article announces that Hospital Corpsman 1st Class Samuel Johnson has received the 2016 Navy Times Sailor of the Year award.

The article reports on the termination of Command Master Chief James Roberts by the commodore of Destroyer Squadron 22 for allegedly creating a toxic work environment on the Norfolk, Virginia.

The article reports on the discipline faced by nine U.S. Navy personnel after a high-profile report concluded that shoddy navigation, maintenance shortfalls and lack of oversight created a maelstrom of errors that led to two U.S. Navy patrol boats being seized at gunpoint in Iranian territorial waters. It mentions that the sailors from Coastal Riverine Squadron 3 did not brief or even plan their route from Kuwait to Bahrain.

The article reports on the attack submarine Minnesota rejoining the fleet of the U.S. Navy after successfully repairing mysterious problem that bedeviled the submarine and stretched the overhaul to two years. It states that the re-entry of Minnesota comes at a time when demand for attack submarine is needed. It mentions that the cause of the long yard stay of the ship was relatively cheap part installed into the system.

The article discusses the 60-day review conducted by the officials of the U.S. Navy of the littoral combat ship (LCS) program. It states that the highest officials is targeting changes that is intended to simplify the new LCS class' complicated rotational crewing. It mentions that the Navy is looking at a one LCS and one mission approach.

The article focuses on the move of the U.S. Navy to conduct an investigation over allegations that Navy SEAL and "American Sniper" author Chris Kyle claimed up to three combat valor awards that do not match those appearing in his official military records. Other reports and issues concerning disputed claims made by Kyle, who was murdered in 2013, are highlighted.

The article calls for talented individuals whom will be assign as a navy captain and a cyber warfare expert, announced by the head of the chief Rear Admiral Robert Burke of naval operation's personnel and policy office at the annual Sea-Air-Space conference. The used of other similar authorities for senior enlisted and officers in wartime, the expansion of the services authority for hiring officers and ways to retain and promote officers with specialized skills are mentioned.

The article discusses the things that sailors should know about changing times in Vietnam, including the country's weak relationship with China, its increased military-to-military cooperation with the U.S. and its unique geography.

The article reports that Commander Eric Rasch was fired from his position as executive officer of the Coastal Riverine Squadron 3, by Capt. Gary Leigh, head of Coastal Riverine Group 1, for due to a loss of confidence in his ability to remain in command. A Navy Expeditionary Combat Command release that Capt. Leigh made the determination following his review of a preliminary investigation into the incident near Farsi Island in the Arabian Gulf.

The article reports that the Truman Carrier Strike Group's deployment has been extended by a month to remain in the U.S. Central Command as part of the U.S. government's efforts against ISIS. Topics covered include the Truman's role in the U.S. Navy's war strikes against ISIS after being deployed days after the November 2016 Paris, France attacks.

The article discusses the approach by U.S. Chief of Naval Operations (CNO) Admiral John Richardson for reducing deployment length.

The article reports on the return of the Stennis Carrier Strike Group to the South China Sea in the midst of tensions over the move by China to create a man-made island near the Philippines. Topics include U.S. Defense Secretary Ash Carter's announcement that the U.S. and the Philippines would be conducting joint patrols of the South China Sea, the testimony by U.S. Admiral Harry Harris that China is militarizing the region, and his lobbying for more assertive freedom of navigation patrols.

The article reports that the trial of U.S. Navy flight officer Edward Lin who was accused of leaking sensitive information to either Taiwan, China or both will be done in classified venues, according to Chief of Naval Operations John Richardson.

The article reports that U.S. Navy flight officer Edward Lin, who was arrested for alleged espionage, worked for secret Special Projects Patrol Squadron 2. Topics covered include preliminary hearing of the charges of espionage, attempted espionage and communicating defense information on April 8, 2016, background of Lin's enlistment in the Navy and investigators' opinion that Lin was spying for Taiwan or China or both.

The article reports that U.S. Naval Sea Systems Command civilian engineer James Robert Baker has been indicted for concealing his dual Iranian citizenship. Topics discussed include allegations of Social Security fraud and identification documents fraud against Baker, his security clearance which allowed him access to government secrets, and his holding of an Iranian passport.

The article reports on U.S. Navy Chief of Naval Operations Admiral John Richardson's statement that downsizing sailor size will not affect fleet manning. Topics discussed include the plans to cut 6,300 sailor jobs and disband Carrier Wing 14, the Navy's plans to use simulation and gaming technology to train sailors, and the Navy's budget allocation.