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Bulgaria’s domestically built corvettes modernize its fleet and strengthen Black Sea combat capabilities. usni.org/magazines/proceedin…
VR Goggles Get Dual Use for Suicide Prevention, Counter-drone Training - USNI News
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This Veterans Day, we honor all who have worn our nation’s uniform—in peace and in war, at home and far from its shores.
Behind every veteran’s service is a personal story of duty, sacrifice, and commitment. Some experiences are shared across generations; others remain known only to those who lived them. All deserve our respect and our willingness to listen.
At the U.S. Naval Institute, we are grateful for the veterans whose experiences and voices continue to inform, challenge, and strengthen the naval profession.
To all who have served, and to the families who have stood beside you: thank you. We honor your service today and every day.
Marine Corps Essay Contest—Second Prize, Cosponsored by MajGen Charles F. Bolden Jr., USMC (Ret.), and Mr. Dirk P. Mosis III. Marine stand-in forces should become forward data adversaries. usni.org/magazines/proceedin…
Saildrone, Blue Water Autonomy Ruling Adds Restrictions to OTA Funding Model — USNI News
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In this episode of the Proceedings Podcast, host Bill Hamblet talks with Vice Admiral Robert M. Gaucher about his team’s quest to improve the pace of Navy submarine production. youtu.be/d9U5uVJxoA0?si=eAyg…
U.K. to Develop North Atlantic Network of Drones, AI Systems to Find Russian Subs — USNI News
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GAO Report on the Defense Department’s F-35 Program — USNI News
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Happy 251st birthday, Marines!
In 1921, Major General John A. Lejeune crafted a birthday message that Marines around the world still read each 10 November—a reminder of their shared history and the legacy entrusted to each new generation.
Today, we salute all who have earned the title Marine. Explore how Lejeune helped shape the Marine Corps through his commitment to education, character, and service.
Semper Fidelis!
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Naval readiness requires rapidly repurposing existing capabilities and rewarding experimentation over bureaucratic conformity. usni.org/magazines/proceedin…
SS United States Towed from Mobile Berth Ahead of Sinking — USNI News
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Hegseth Calls for Sweeping Military Education Changes in Naval War College Address — USNI News
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USNI News Fleet and Marine Tracker: Nov. 9, 2026
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The U.S. Naval Institute mourns the passing of Vice Admiral Stephen F. Loftus, USN (Ret.), a pioneering naval flight officer and Proceedings contributor.
Writing as a lieutenant commander in May 1968, Loftus made the case for giving naval flight officers equal opportunities to compete for command. His article, “Career Development for the Naval Flight Officer,” helped advance changes that opened doors for generations of naval leaders. He would later become the first NFO promoted to vice admiral.
We honor his service and his commitment to strengthening the Navy through thoughtful advocacy and professional debate. Our condolences to his family, friends, and shipmates.
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Royal Navy Commissions First Unmanned Surface Vehicle Squadron — USNI News
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The Marine Corps’ history is also the story of those who opened new paths within its ranks.
In 1943, Ruth Cheney Streeter became the first director of the Marine Corps Women’s Reserve. As we approach the Marine Corps’ 251st birthday, revisit her firsthand account of leading the organization and looking out for the women who answered the call to serve.
Read “First Director of Women Marines”:
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As unmanned systems begin to take a prominent place in today’s naval strategy, a serious strategic vulnerability must be addressed. usni.org/magazines/proceedin…
Torch was the Atlantic Theater’s biggest Allied operation to date, an operation defined by high risk, high stakes, and a goodly share of luck. usni.org/magazines/naval-his…
As the Corps approaches its 251st birthday, meet Samuel Nicholas—the first officer of the Continental Marines—and explore his role in recruiting its earliest members, leading its first amphibious raid, and supporting the fight for American independence.
Read “America’s First Marine” in Naval History:
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