The Navy has just lost its top civilian boss, John Phelan, who stepped down today. The announcement came from Pentagon spokesman Sean Parnell, who said that Undersecretary Hung Cao will take over in an acting capacity. Cao is a former Navy officer and was the Republican candidate for Senate in Virgi
This week, the Pentagon made headlines again with another top-level firing—this time targeting Navy Secretary John Phelan. The move came just weeks after Defense Secretary Pete Hegseth removed the Army’s highest-ranking general, raising questions about stability in military leadership. Instead of ex
The U. S. Navy has warned that the danger from mines in parts of the Hormuz Strait is still unclear, urging vessels to consider staying away. The message came from the Navy’s NCAGS office and was shared with mariners across the region. The alert refers to the Traffic Separation Scheme (TSS), a syst
President Trump issued a stern warning about Iranian vessels that might approach the U. S. maritime blockade. The threat came as the embargo on ships entering and leaving Iran was set to take effect that day. During a recent war, Trump claimed the U. S. had destroyed Iran’s navy. He noted that only
The Middle East felt a chill when the United States and Iran could not reach an agreement after more than 20 hours of discussion in Islamabad. U. S. Vice President J. D. Vance admitted that the differences between the two sides were too wide to bridge at this time, leaving a fragile ceasefire in dou
Global trade relies heavily on the Strait of Hormuz—a narrow waterway where about one-fifth of the world’s oil and gas passes through every day. Right now, ships move freely without paying fees. But Iran has floated the idea of imposing tolls on vessels passing through, a move that could shake up ho
In the world of naval operations, success depends on more than just drills and missions. It also relies on everyday services that keep sailors and their families comfortable while they serve. For eight decades, the Navy Exchange Service Command—known as Nexcom—has been a steady partner in that effor
On land, GPS helps cars and phones pinpoint their location in seconds. But underwater, these signals vanish almost instantly. Saltwater blocks satellite waves because seawater conducts electricity, absorbing the radio frequencies GPS relies on. Even advanced systems like GLONASS and BeiDou face the
A single event can’t fix everything. That’s the lesson from a recent gathering where a handful of people tried to address a much larger issue. The meeting brought together a few voices, but the problems they tackled affect way more than just those in the room. Some attendees had strong opinions, whi
On a hill above Washington, D. C. , a team of scientists watches the sky. They belong to the U. S. Naval Observatory, or USNO for short. Their job is simple: keep track of the stars and the exact moment in time. Since 1873 a telescope at USNO has watched bright stars every night. The data
