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Navy leans on kicker in win over Army

LANDOVER, Md. — Navy coach Ken Niumatalolo almost lost faith in his kicker Jon Teague eight games into what proved to be a disappointing season for the Midshipmen. He stuck with his senior, even though he had held a kicking … Continue reading

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AFRICOM: AF, Navy still flying Libya missions

Air Force and Navy aircraft are still flying hundreds of strike missions over Libya despite the Obama administration’s claim that American forces are playing only a limited support role in the NATO operation.

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Next carrier to be named for President Kennedy

BOSTON — Navy Secretary Ray Mabus announced Sunday the next Gerald R. Ford-class aircraft carrier will be named in honor of President Kennedy.

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Navy stops moving sailors to Japan

As the situation at the damaged Fukushima Dai-ichi nuclear power plant worsens, the Navy has stopped sending personnel to Japan indefinitely, according to a naval administrative message released Thursday.

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Honors: In his own words

Navy Times has obtained fired carrier commander Capt. Owen Honors’ statement to investigators, in which he said several of his superior officers were aware of, and in some cases, encouraged the shipboard videos that got him fired earlier this year.

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Navy investing in new facilities on Guam

The Navy base on Guam, once known for decrepit buildings and open space, is getting some much-needed new amenities, including new housing, a gym and other facilities.

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2 MH-60R crews grounded for Tahoe dip

The Navy grounded two MH-60R aircrews with a Coronado, Calif., squadron after their helicopters sustained damage when they dipped into Lake Tahoe Sept. 13, Naval Air Forces said Friday.

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Former SECNAV survives Alaska plane crash

A former Navy secretary survived the crash of a private plane Monday night near a fishing village in Alaska that killed former Sen. Ted Stevens and four others, according to a former NASA spokesman.

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Bills would help low-income vets on VA pensions

A Navy veteran whose VA pension was canceled because he received an insurance settlement after he and his service dog were hit by a truck is the poster child for legislation to change eligibility rules regarding pensions for low-income veterans.

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Bills would help low-income vets on VA pensions

A Navy veteran whose VA pension was canceled because he received an insurance settlement after he and his service dog were hit by a truck is the poster child for legislation to change eligibility rules regarding pensions for low-income veterans.

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