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Top Daily Stories for August 2011
Aug
24
2011
Libya's missiles, chemical arms worry U.S.
U.S. military, intelligence and diplomatic agencies are quietly making plans to secure elements of Moammar Gadhafi's expansive arsenal of weapons as his regime nears collapse.
Aug
24
2011
Capt. Honors reprimanded, but can stay in uniform
The former executive officer of the carrier Enterprise can remain on active duty despite a finding that his job performance aboard the carrier fell short of standards, a Navy board of inquiry decided Wednesday.
Aug
24
2011
Mabus: Navy to use hybrid power in future ships
Secretary of the Navy Ray Mabus said Monday that the diesel-electric hybrid drive technology that debuted on the San Diego-based Makin Island will be used in other ships, such as destroyers.
Aug
24
2011
Norfolk-based ships prepare ahead of Irene
With Hurricane Irene forecast to brush the North Carolina coast and Hampton Roads, Va., over the weekend, Norfolk-based ships were ordered to prepare to sortie within 24 hours, 2nd Fleet announced.
Aug
23
2011
New ships boost naval power in Philippines, Vietnam
The Philippines and Vietnam each received warships this week to beef up their navies as they face tensions with China over disputed islands—raising the prospect of a deepening arms race in the South China Sea.
Aug
23
2011
Pirate-Fighters, Inc.: Mercenaries Become Ships' Best Defense
Somali pirates have outrun the world's navies, and are still hijacking ships in the Gulf of Aden. So now shipping companies are turning to guns-for-hire for protection. The mercenaries may be better equipped to handle the job than the military.
Aug
22
2011
Rep. Forbes: Where Is DOD Report on China?
The Pentagon has yet to send an annual report to Congress on China's military power, much to the displeasure of a House Armed Services subcommittee chairman.
Aug
22
2011
Board to decide fate of CO fired over videos
The former executive officer behind the controversial “XO Movie Night” videos on board the carrier Enterprise from 2005 to 2007 should learn his military fate this week.
Aug
22
2011
Navy Convenes Phase I Enlisted Retention Board
The the records of ERB-eligible E-4 and E-5 sailors from 31 overmanned rates will be reviewed to determine who will be recommended for retention.
Aug
22
2011
Feds Ask Supreme Court to Validate Stolen Valor Act
The Justice Department is asking the Supreme Court to uphold a 2006 law making it a criminal offense to lie about being decorated for military service.
