New Navy Secretary Makes Surprise Trip to Norway

New Navy Secretary Makes Surprise Trip to Norway
New Navy Secretary Makes Surprise Trip to Norway

Braithwaite’s travel to Oslo will see him formally relinquish his ambassadorship there, a unique situation that has seen him hold two Senate-confirmed positions simultaneously.  

CNO Says Roosevelt Commanders ‘Fell Well Short;’ Adm. Baker Under Investigation

CNO Says Roosevelt Commanders ‘Fell Well Short;’ Adm. Baker Under Investigation
CNO Says Roosevelt Commanders ‘Fell Well Short;’ Adm. Baker Under Investigation

Navy CNO Michael Gilday expresses deep frustration among Navy commanders over the actions of both men: “it is my belief that both Adm. Baker and Captain Crozier fell well short of what we expect of those in command.”

Navy Scraps Big Carrier Study, Clears Deck For OSD Effort

Navy Scraps Big Carrier Study, Clears Deck For OSD Effort
Navy Scraps Big Carrier Study, Clears Deck For OSD Effort

The study into what kind of carriers the Navy might need in a decade’s time was problematic from the start, and conflicted with the Pentagon senior leadership’s redo of the Navy’s force structure plan. 

Navy Culture Tops List Of SecNav Reforms; Budgets Uncertain

Navy Culture Tops List Of SecNav Reforms; Budgets Uncertain
Navy Culture Tops List Of SecNav Reforms; Budgets Uncertain

In a friendly hearing on Capitol Hill, incoming service leaders back up the wishful thinking about future budgets we have seen from Pentagon leadership.

Navy Begins Rebuild Of Digital Backbone; Likely SecNav Appears Onboard

Navy Begins Rebuild Of Digital Backbone; Likely SecNav Appears Onboard
Navy Begins Rebuild Of Digital Backbone; Likely SecNav Appears Onboard

The Navy’s Cyber Readiness Review released last March delivered a scathing critique, calling weak spots and persistent holes in the system an “existential threat” to the existence of the Navy and Marine Corps.

Navy Secretary Spencer’s Last Interview

Navy Secretary Spencer’s Last Interview
Navy Secretary Spencer’s Last Interview

On Saturday night, as the White House and Pentagon mulled Richard Spencer’s fate, he chatted with reporters and enjoyed the end of a security conference in Halifax. Things were about to change.

Spencer Fired As SecNav, Three Different Stories Why

Spencer Fired As SecNav, Three Different Stories Why
Spencer Fired As SecNav, Three Different Stories Why

Ambassador to Norway Ken Braithwaite will be nominated as the new Secretary of the Navy, according to the Pentagon, breaking a pattern where President Trump elevates a deputy and keeps him as acting instead of nominating someone new.