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Navy Announces New Battleship Program With USS Defiant Planned as First Ship

'...In late December 2025, the U.S. Navy announced plans to pursue a new class of large surface combatants described as Trump-class battleships, marking the first time in decades the service has publicly used the battleship designation for a future platform. The Golden Fleet announcement came during a White House event outlining broader naval expansion goals and signaled a potential shift in how the Navy approaches surface firepower and fleet composition. ...'

Reference: www.military.com
Tags: Trump-class battleships, Military News,U.S. Navy,Golden Fleet, USS Defiant,

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Navy suspends search for missing USS George Washington sailor

'...The carrier began search efforts after receiving reports of a possible sailor overboard, officials said in an earlier statement.

The sailor’s identity is being withheld until 24 hours after next-of-kin notification, per Navy policy....'

Reference: www.navytimes.com
Tags: USS George Washington, Man Overboard, No Man Left Behind,U.S. Navy, Lost at Sea,

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Biden Admins Compromised U.S. Military: U.S. Navy Lowers Test Standards to Meet Recruitment Numbers

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U.S. Navy Lowers Test Standards to Meet Recruitment Numbers

'...About 80 percent of Americans of prime recruiting age are ineligible for military service due to obesity, criminal records and other obstacles, and the remainder have many non-military options to choose from in a robust job market. This year, the Navy needs to convince about 38,000 eligible Americans to enlist, and it is making some headline-grabbing changes in order to do it.  In November, the service raised the maximum enlistment age from 39 to 41, the statutory limit. Effective Monday, it has also told recruiters that it will accept candidates who score well below average on the Armed Forces Qualification Test (AFQT), the standard test administered in all U.S. military recruiting. ...'

Reference: maritime-executive.com
Tags: Biden Legacy,America at Risk Under Biden, U.S. Military,

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