# / your navy (news sources) — RSS Amplifier Recent posts from the 4 feeds in the RSS Amplifier directory that cover / your navy. Page: Feed: --- ## [Incidents of sexual assault, harassment continue to drop in US military, report finds](https://www.navytimes.com/news/pentagon-congress/2026/08/21/incidents-of-sexual-assault-harassment-continue-to-drop-in-us-military-report-finds/) _2026-08-21 · Patricia Kime · Navy Times_ A survey found that roughly 20,500 sexual assaults occurred in the U.S. military in fiscal year 2025, down from 29,000 in fiscal year 2023. ## [Every combat medic is trained for the wound. We should train them for what comes next.](https://www.navytimes.com/opinion/2026/08/21/every-combat-medic-is-trained-for-the-wound-we-should-train-them-for-what-comes-next/) _2026-08-21 · Staff Sgt. Jay Kotsko · Navy Times_ Every combat medic is trained to treat wounds. They should also be trained for the mental aspect that follows, an Army combat medic writes in this op-ed. ## [Behind the $1 million viral moment: The life of Navy veteran and ‘Beast Games’ standout](https://www.navytimes.com/veterans/2026/08/21/behind-the-1-million-viral-moment-the-life-of-navy-veteran-and-beast-games-standout/) _2026-08-21 · Clay Beyersdorfer · Navy Times_ Navy veteran Harrison Schoen had been forging his own nomadic lifestyle before going viral on Amazon Prime's “Beast Games." ## [Some military barracks ‘chronically neglected’ due to $285 billion in maintenance backlogs, GAO finds](https://www.navytimes.com/news/pentagon-congress/2026/08/21/some-military-barracks-chronically-neglected-due-to-285-billion-in-maintenance-backlogs-gao-finds/) _2026-08-21 · Cristina Stassis · Navy Times_ A GAO report found that the department underperforms in funding maintenance needs as recommended by its Facilities Sustainment Model. ## [The US Navy has battled operational tempo ordeals for years. The Iran war exposed the flaws.](https://www.navytimes.com/news/your-navy/2026/08/20/the-us-navy-has-battled-operational-tempo-ordeals-for-years-the-iran-war-exposed-the-flaws/) _2026-08-20 · Riley Ceder, Natalie Oliverio · Navy Times_ Carrier availability and decisions made during the Iran war have exacerbated the US Navy's longstanding struggles with a frenzied operational tempo. ## [US Navy leads multinational effort for next-gen SeaSparrow missile](https://www.navytimes.com/air-warfare/2026/08/20/us-navy-leads-multinational-effort-for-next-gen-seasparrow-missile/) _2026-08-20 · Michael Peck · Navy Times_ The U.S. Navy is leading a multinational effort to develop a new version of the Evolved SeaSparrow air defense missile. ## [Hundreds of US military family members trapped at camp facing closure, group says](https://www.navytimes.com/news/your-military/2026/08/20/hundreds-of-us-military-family-members-trapped-at-camp-facing-closure-group-says/) _2026-08-20 · Hope Hodge Seck · Navy Times_ Family members of U.S. troops and veterans are stranded at a camp in Qatar that the U.S. is planning to close Sept. 30, an aid organization said. ## [Sailor charged with murder in shooting death aboard USS John F. Kennedy](https://www.navytimes.com/news/your-military/2026/08/20/sailor-charged-with-murder-in-shooting-death-aboard-uss-john-f-kennedy/) _2026-08-20 · Daniel Terrill · Navy Times_ A sailor assigned to the USS John F. Kennedy faces multiple charges, including murder, following the shooting death of another sailor in June. ## [US Navy destroyer spent 4 days without power in South China Sea](https://www.navytimes.com/news/your-military/2026/08/19/us-navy-destroyer-spent-4-days-without-power-in-south-china-sea/) _2026-08-19 · Cristina Stassis · Navy Times_ USS Benfold endured an "engineering casualty" last month, leaving about 300 sailors without potable water, galley services, toilets or air conditioning. ## [Pentagon needs more resources to meet requirements for assessing blast exposure, GAO finds](https://www.navytimes.com/news/pentagon-congress/2026/08/19/pentagon-needs-more-resources-to-meet-requirements-for-assessing-blast-exposure-gao-finds/) _2026-08-19 · Patricia Kime · Navy Times_ The Pentagon needs more resources to meet new requirements for assessing the effects of blast exposure, a government watchdog found. ## [Retro Grid Dungeon Crawler (Sponsored)](https://crawlproof.com/a/7GcrJnRqVuYr) _2026-08-19 · **Sponsored**_ Retro grid movement with first-person combat, loot and skill-tree progression. ## [US, South Korea to cut length, scope of military drills after Trump order](https://www.navytimes.com/news/pentagon-congress/2026/08/19/us-south-korea-to-cut-length-scope-of-military-drills-after-trump-order/) _2026-08-19 · Joyce Lee and Heejin Kim, Reuters · Navy Times_ The U.S. and South Korea will cut short their annual joint military drills and scale back field training after Trump ordered a reduction in participation. ## [From Navy SEAL to Army chaplain: How one veteran found a new purpose in service](https://www.navytimes.com/news/your-military/2026/08/19/from-navy-seal-to-army-chaplain-how-one-veteran-found-a-new-purpose-in-service/) _2026-08-19 · Brooke Griswold · Navy Times_ A former Navy SEAL now serves as an Army chaplain, using his military experience to help soldiers navigate their own struggles. ## [Pentagon dubs M18 handgun ‘safe and reliable’ after review](https://www.navytimes.com/industry/techwatch/2026/08/19/pentagon-dubs-m18-handgun-safe-and-reliable-after-review/) _2026-08-19 · Daniel Terrill · Navy Times_ The Pentagon has dubbed the M18 handgun "safe and reliable," with officials blaming safety concerns on “public speculation and online misinformation.” ## [Airmen rescue 5 Navy sailors in California with HH-60Ws](https://www.navytimes.com/news/your-military/2026/08/18/airmen-rescue-5-navy-sailors-in-california-with-hh-60ws/) _2026-08-18 · Cristina Stassis · Navy Times_ Airmen rapidly deployed two HH-60W Jolly Green II helicopters to rescue five Navy personnel near Naval Air Weapons Station China Lake on Aug. 10. ## [US judge orders release of woman accused of vandalism at World War II Memorial](https://www.navytimes.com/news/your-military/2026/08/18/us-judge-orders-release-of-woman-accused-of-vandalism-at-world-war-ii-memorial/) _2026-08-18 · Kanishka Singh, Reuters · Navy Times_ A U.S. judge ordered the release of a Kentucky woman who was accused of vandalism at the World War II Memorial. ## [US awards Raytheon $22.9 billion deal to boost Tomahawk output](https://www.navytimes.com/news/pentagon-congress/2026/08/17/us-awards-raytheon-229-billion-deal-to-boost-tomahawk-output/) _2026-08-17 · Mike Stone and David Ljunggren, Reuters · Navy Times_ The U.S. military, scrambling to rebuild depleted stocks of high-tech weaponry, awarded Raytheon $22.9 billion to dramatically boost Tomahawk production. ## [Pentagon inks deals with Boeing, RTX to boost production of SM-3 components](https://www.navytimes.com/industry/techwatch/2026/08/14/pentagon-inks-deals-with-boeing-rtx-to-boost-production-of-sm-3-components/) _2026-08-14 · Michael Scanlon · Navy Times_ The Pentagon signed seven-year framework agreements Friday with Boeing and RTX to expand production of critical components for the Standard Missile-3. ## [White House national security official to depart administration](https://www.navytimes.com/news/pentagon-congress/2026/08/14/white-house-national-security-official-to-depart-administration/) _2026-08-14 · Gram Slattery, Reuters · Navy Times_ The upcoming departure of White House deputy national security adviser Andy Baker marks the latest change in a shake-up of the national security team. ## [CENTCOM launches multinational attack drone task force](https://www.navytimes.com/news/pentagon-congress/2026/08/14/centcom-launches-multinational-attack-drone-task-force/) _2026-08-14 · Cristina Stassis · Navy Times_ Task Force Falcon Strike will employ one-way attack drones composed of unmanned systems from above, on and below the sea. ## [Bill seeks nationwide concealed carry for special operators](https://www.navytimes.com/news/pentagon-congress/2026/08/14/bill-seeks-nationwide-concealed-carry-for-special-operators/) _2026-08-14 · Daniel Terrill · Navy Times_ A senator and special operations veteran with a scrutinized story of a gunshot wound filed a bill to let special operators carry nationwide. ## [Reach prospects with real signals (Sponsored)](https://crawlproof.com/a/aY6P2UNH1Vfy) _2026-08-14 · **Sponsored**_ Find prospects talking about your problem and get context-backed moments to engage ## [SOUTHCOM replaces Southern Spear with Western Hemisphere task force targeting criminal networks](https://www.navytimes.com/news/pentagon-congress/2026/08/06/southcom-replaces-southern-spear-with-western-hemisphere-task-force-targeting-criminal-networks/) _2026-08-06 · Natalie Oliverio · Navy Times_ U.S. Southern Command replaced Operation Souther Spear with a new task force targeting narcoterrorism networks. ## [Their military careers were cut short in combat. Now they’re fighting Congress for their full benefits.](https://www.navytimes.com/veterans/2026/08/06/their-military-careers-were-cut-short-in-combat-now-theyre-fighting-congress-for-their-full-benefits/) _2026-08-06 · Natalie Oliverio, The War Horse · Navy Times_ Combat-injured veterans argue they shouldn’t be penalized after war injuries cut their careers short, but the cost could reach $78 billion.