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When Naval Postgraduate School (NPS) computer science student U.S. Marine Corps Capt. Kyle Hicks heard a fellow research team member vent about the difficulty of coordinating the complex, interconnected efforts of their project, he didn’t blink an eye. Rather, through his own initiative, Hicks built an artificial intelligence (AI) powered program management tool he coined “Odyssey” to help manage the overwhelming workload.
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NORFOLK, Va. (July 17, 2026) — In a historic milestone for U.S. Navy Military Sealift Command’s (MSC) Combat Logistics Force (CLF), fleet replenishment oiler USNS Kanawha (T-AO 196) was awarded the Presidential Unit Citation (PUC) during an award ceremony at Naval Station Norfolk, July 17, 2026.
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The oldest living Medal of Honor recipient returned July 15 to the base where he earned his wings of gold, joining Naval Aviation Schools Command (NASC) to congratulate 29 student naval aviators who completed Naval Introductory Flight Evaluation (NIFE) training, the first milestone on the path to those same wings.
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When Marine Corps Air Station New River-based Marine Heavy Helicopter Squadron 461 (HMH-461) experienced a critical need for CH-53K King Stallion parts while conducting training in Arizona, Fleet Readiness Center East (FRCE) filled the requirement within hours, returning the aircraft to mission-capable status at breakneck speed.
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The Department of the Navy announced this month the formal approval of its Strategy to Weaponize Data and Artificial Intelligence, establishing the Department’s roadmap for building a data-ready, AI-enabled force capable of accelerating decision-making and maintaining maritime superiority.
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The Department of the Air Force successfully conducted a live-fire test of a YFQ-44A Collaborative Combat Aircraft, firing an AIM-120 weapon at a digital target. The test demonstrates program maturity and operational validation while emphasizing the retention of human oversight for weapon release.
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Air Force Chief of Staff Gen. Ken Wilsbach and Chief Master Sergeant of the Air Force David R. Wolfe visited Aviano Air Base, Italy, to discuss readiness and quality-of-life initiatives with Airmen of the 31st Fighter Wing. The leaders addressed challenges such as the Italian visa process, dormitory conditions, and physical fitness standards, emphasizing that caring for Airmen and their families directly enhances operational readiness and combat capability.
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WASHINGTON – The U.S. Navy has awarded a $2.2 billion contract to TOTE Services LLC for Vessel Construction Management to oversee the acquisition of the new Medium Landing Ships (LSM). This contract will maximize commercial practices to accelerate delivery, improve cost discipline, and expand the U.S. shipbuilding industrial base. The first LSM is anticipated for delivery in fall of 2029.
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BOSTON – The U.S. Navy announced the San Antonio-class amphibious transport dock USS Arlington (LPD 24) arrived in Boston Harbor to serve for the historic Sail Boston 2026 event. The ship’s arrival marks the formal beginning of Sail Boston, commemorating the 250th anniversary of the United States.
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Demonstrating an unwavering commitment to ongoing disaster relief efforts, the amphibious transport dock USS San Antonio (LPD 17) arrived pierside in La Guaira on Thursday, July 9, 2026. The San Antonio seamlessly relieved the USS Fort Lauderdale (LPD 28) as the primary maritime component center in support of the Department of State-led humanitarian assistance mission following the devastating June 24 earthquakes.