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Riley Ceder is a reporter at Military Times, where he covers breaking news, criminal justice, investigations, and cyber. He previously worked as an investigative practicum student at The Washington Post, where he contributed to the Abused by the Badge investigation.

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Phelan establishes new Naval Rapid Capabilities Office

Navy Secretary John Phelan announced the closure of several offices and the creation of a Naval Rapid Capabilities Office that reports directly to him.

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US Navy chief information officer announces retirement

Jane Rathbun, who served as the U.S. Navy's CIO since 2023, did not say why she is retiring.

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Navy Adm. Brad Cooper takes over at CENTCOM

Navy Adm. Brad Cooper will take over for U.S. Army Gen. Michael Erik Kurilla, who led Operation Rough Rider and Midnight Hammer at U.S. CENTCOM.

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Two Chinese military vessels collide in South China Sea

A China Coast Guard vessel accidentally crushed the front of a People’s Liberation Army Navy ship while chasing a Philippine Coast Guard vessel.

Senate bill seeks to protect shipbuilding jobs from workforce cuts

A bipartisan group of U.S. senators has introduced legislation to shield America’s public shipyards from hiring freezes and mass layoffs.

Senate confirms new top Navy leader, vice chief for Space Force

Adm. Daryl Caudle, who has been the commander of U.S. Fleet Forces Command since 2021, was approved as the next chief of naval operations.

Navy destroyers intercepted Iranian missiles, service confirms

The U.S. 6th Fleet positioned five Arleigh Burke-class guided-missile destroyers in the Eastern Mediterranean to provide defense support to Israel.

Head Navy officer lists top tasks for service, eyes 2027

Chief of Naval Operations Adm. James W. Kilby listed improved recruiting and the embrace of unmanned and manned systems as priorities.

Barracks 2030 isn’t a ‘fix it and forget it’ effort, USMC leaders say

Marine Corps leaders discussed the future of the nearly $11 billion dollar housing initiative at Washington's Modern Day Marine conference.

MARSOC is fusing traditionally rugged Marines with tech-curious ones

Marine Corps special operations leaders want Marines who not only adapt to new technologies but are also eager to embrace them.

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