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The Navy needs to produce an unclassified, factual description of a potential war with China.
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February 10, 2026 at 1:00 PM

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2 Dead, 1 Survivor in US Strike on Suspected Narco Boat — USNI News
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2 Dead, 1 Survivor in US Strike on Suspected Narco Boat - USNI News

U.S. forces struck a suspected narco boat Monday in the Eastern Pacific, killing two people and leaving one survivor. The vessel was traveling along known narco-trafficking routes in the Eastern Pacif...

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February 10, 2026 at 1:42 AM

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NPS offers a way to bring Washington and the operating forces together in a constructive setting. https://ow.ly/rwIJ50Y9vye

February 10, 2026 at 12:00 AM

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Host Eric Mills talks with retired Navy Captain Sam J. Tangredi about his article and research into the saga of King Sigurd I of Norway and his Viking armada’s epic 12th-century voyage to fight in the Crusades. https://youtu.be/v0hwlQ3xjS0?si=R-nY62xIIOI6jnkU

February 9, 2026 at 10:30 PM

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Set up for #WEST2026 is in full swing here at the San Diego Convention Center! Make sure to stop by tomorrow to see us at booth #1341. We’ll have lots of freebies, plus discounts available only for event goers!

February 9, 2026 at 9:30 PM

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‘One Size Fits All’ Won’t Work for the Navy of the Future, Says CNO Caudle — USNI News
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'One Size Fits All' Won’t Work for the Navy of the Future, Says CNO Caudle - USNI News

THE PENTAGON — Naval analysts have long warned that the one-size-fits-all model of carrier strike group deployment is reaching its limits, stretching the tolerance of crews and ships and leading to ma...

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February 9, 2026 at 8:37 PM

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Working on building your “to-be-read” pile? Check out #books from the Naval Institute Press – our selection includes first-hand accounts, #LeadershipGuides, #NavalHistory, historical fiction, and more. Members get up to 40% off Press titles – join today. https://bit.ly/4qW7J1U #ToBeRead #TBR

February 9, 2026 at 7:00 PM

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USNI News Fleet and Marine Tracker: Feb. 9, 2026 — USNI News
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USNI News Fleet and Marine Tracker: Feb. 9, 2026 - USNI News

These are the approximate positions of the U.S. Navy’s deployed carrier strike groups and amphibious ready groups throughout the world as of Feb. 9, 2026, based on Navy and public data. In cases in wh...

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February 9, 2026 at 4:13 PM

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A retired space shuttle pilot looks at the history of naval exploration and naval highlights of the shuttle program. https://ow.ly/zqG050Y9vsR

February 8, 2026 at 5:00 PM

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Thanks to our members and donors, we’re able to hold essay contests throughout the year, plus a #PhotoContest! Check out entries from past photo contests below. Help us keep these opportunities coming by joining today. https://bit.ly/4qW7J1U #contests #MaritimePhotography

February 7, 2026 at 7:00 PM

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#OTD in 1984, astronaut Bruce McCandless stepped out of the space shuttle Challenger and used the Manned Maneuvering Unit to make the first untethered space walk, A third generation U.S. Navy officer, both his father and grandfather were Medal of Honor recipients.

February 7, 2026 at 6:20 PM

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The saga of King Sigurd I of Norway and his Viking armada’s epic 12th-century voyage to fight in the Crusades. https://ow.ly/ZEJ750Y7MUN

February 7, 2026 at 5:00 PM

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Proceedings Photo of the Week: U.S. Navy Aviation Ordnanceman Airman Marcus Steeps, left, and Aviation Ordnanceman 3rd Class Xavier Flowers fold the national ensign during colors on the flight deck of Nimitz-class aircraft carrier USS Theodore Roosevelt (CVN-71). U.S. Navy (Ikia Walker)

February 7, 2026 at 12:00 PM

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#OTD in 1991, an F-14 from VF-1 shot down an Iraqi Mil Mi-8 during the Persian Gulf War. It was the last air-to-air kill scored by a U.S. Navy Tomcat and the only one over a helicopter. A victory mark representing the helicopter was stenciled onto the F-14.

February 7, 2026 at 1:15 AM

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What was the best and/or worst USO show you attended while deployed, and why? https://ow.ly/rql650Y7MPv

February 7, 2026 at 12:00 AM

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Taiwan to Construct 10 Light Frigates for Air Defense, Anti-submarine Missions — USNI News
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Taiwan to Construct 10 Light Frigates for Air Defense, Anti-submarine Missions - USNI News

Taipei will construct 10 light frigates for air defense and anti-submarine missions between 2028 and 2040, according to recently released procurement documents. The procurement of the 2,500-ton warshi...

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February 6, 2026 at 9:45 PM

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Funding Bill Moves Constellation Frigate Money for New FF(X) Program — USNI News
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Funding Bill Moves Constellation Frigate Money for New FF(X) Program - USNI News

The cancellation of the Constellation-class frigate allowed the Navy to quickly seek a funding boost for the program set to replace it, USNI News has learned. The Fiscal Year 2026 defense appropriatio...

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February 6, 2026 at 5:34 PM

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U.S. Southern Command Strikes Suspected Drug Boat, First Under New Commander — USNI News
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U.S. Southern Command Strikes Suspected Drug Boat, First Under New Commander - USNI News

U.S. Southern Command announced 2026’s second strike – and the first under new leadership – on a suspected narcotics trafficking boat late Thursday. The boat was in the Eastern Pacific when it was str...

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February 6, 2026 at 3:30 PM

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O-5 commands sit at the critical intersection where innovation can be fostered personally and systemically. https://www.usni.org/magazines/proceedings/2026/february/commanding-officers-innovation-imperative

The Commanding Officer’s Innovation Imperative

O-5 commands sit at the critical intersection where innovation can be fostered personally and systemically.

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February 6, 2026 at 12:00 AM

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Sea power is not just a tally of ships but an alignment of elements.
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February 5, 2026 at 10:30 PM

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