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Defense Department’s Acquisition Transformation Strategy — USNI News
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Defense Department’s Acquisition Transformation Strategy - USNI News

The following is the Defense Department’s Acquisition Transformation Strategy, released Nov. 7, 2025. From the Report Introduction The Defense Department is rapidly transforming our antiquated acquis...

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November 11, 2025 at 2:35 PM

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The Revolutionary War exploits of Samuel Nicholas—the first officer commissioned in the nascent Continental Marines. bit.ly/4olBjNw

America’s First Marine | Naval History - December 2025, Volume 39, Number 6

The Revolutionary War exploits of Samuel Nicholas—the first officer commissioned in the nascent Continental Marines.

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November 11, 2025 at 12:00 AM

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Coast Guard Hits Recruiting Record, Seeks New Training Center — USNI News
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Coast Guard Hits Recruiting Record, Seeks New Training Center - USNI News

The Coast Guard brought in the highest number of new active-duty enlisted members since 1991, the service announced late last week. Given the increase in new recruits and projected growth of up to 15,...

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November 10, 2025 at 9:21 PM

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‘America First’ Does Not Mean ‘America Alone’: Hegseth Reaffirms U.S. Commitment to Indo-Pacific — USNI News
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‘America First’ Does Not Mean ‘America Alone’: Hegseth Reaffirms U.S. Commitment to Indo-Pacific - USNI News

U.S. Defense Secretary Pete Hegseth concluded his tour of the Indo-Pacific last week, where he assured regional allies that the Trump administration’s “America First” policy did not mean Washington wa...

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November 10, 2025 at 7:51 PM

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USNI News Fleet and Marine Tracker: Nov. 10, 2025 — USNI News
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USNI News Fleet and Marine Tracker: Nov. 10, 2025

These are the approximate positions of the U.S. Navy’s deployed carrier strike groups and amphibious ready groups throughout the world as of Nov. 10, 2025, based on Navy and public data. In cases in w...

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November 10, 2025 at 7:20 PM

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Happy 250th Birthday to the Marine Corps! 🎂🇺🇸 Our November/December issue of Naval History features a variety of articles showcasing various chapters of their illustrious history. usni.org/magazines/n...

On Our Scope | Naval History - December 2025, Volume 39, Number 6

In this issue we celebrate the 250th anniversary of the Marine Corps with a variety of offerings showcasing various chapters of their illustrious history.

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November 10, 2025 at 6:00 PM

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6 Dead in Weekend Strikes on Suspected Narco Boats in Eastern Pacific — USNI News
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6 Dead in Weekend Strikes on Suspected Narco Boats in Eastern Pacific - USNI News

U.S. forces struck two suspected narco boats Sunday in international waters in the Eastern Pacific, killing six people. The boats were allegedly transiting along a known narco-trafficking transit rout...

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November 10, 2025 at 4:38 PM

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USNI Archives Photo of the Week

USS Formoe's mascot "Snowball" receiving her liberty card from the ship's servicemen.

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November 10, 2025 at 12:00 AM

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November 9, 2025 at 7:00 PM

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Experts review Unit X, and other new and noteworthy books. usni.org/magazines/p...

Book Reviews | Proceedings - November 2025 Vol. 151/11/1,473

Experts review Unit X, and other new and noteworthy books.

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November 9, 2025 at 5:00 PM

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November 8, 2025 at 7:00 PM

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After the Battle of Belleau Wood in World War I, a distinct level of hostility existed between an envious U.S. Army and a celebrated U.S. Marine Corps as the 20th ... usni.org/magazines/n...

Pershing and the Devil Dogs | Naval History - December 2025, Volume 39, Number 6

After the Battle of Belleau Wood in World War I, a distinct level of hostility existed between an envious U.S. Army and a celebrated U.S. Marine Corps as the 20th century advanced.

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November 8, 2025 at 5:00 PM

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Proceedings Photo of the Week: The 39th Commandant of the Marine Corps, General Eric M. Smith, shakes hands with World War II veteran Delmar Beard during the Pentagon’s 250th Marine Corps Birthday Cake Cutting Ceremony at Washington, D.C., 5 November. U.S. Marine Corps (Juaquin Greaves)

November 8, 2025 at 12:00 PM

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Fewer than 100 American civilians have been made Honorary Marines. Who else deserves to be nominated for the Commandant to bestow the honor, and why? usni.org/magazines/p...