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SGT. SHAFT: Vet’s wife wants to return found dog tags to owner

By Sgt. Shaft - The Washington Times

The USS Enterprise is among a fleet of 11 carriers that the Navy maintains by law, but Pentagon budget cuts have the service talking behind the scenes of protecting only 10 for future missions, sources say. (Associated Press)

New Navy budgets may sink plans for aircraft carriers

By Rowan Scarborough - The Washington Times

BOOK REVIEW: ‘American Sniper’

By Joshua Sinai - Special to The Washington Times

President Obama speaks during a news briefing at the Pentagon on Thursday, Jan. 5, 2012, to discuss defense strategic guidance. From left are Gen. Raymond T. Odierno, Army chief of staff; Defense Secretary Leon E. Panetta; Gen. James F. Amos, Marine Corps commandant; Navy Secretary Ray Mabus; Gen. Martin E. Dempsey, chairman of the Joint Chiefs of Staff; and Adm. Jonathan W. Greenert, chief of naval operations. (AP Photo/Pablo Martinez Monsivais)

Navy readies for Chinese power grab on shipping

By Rowan Scarborough - The Washington Times

Navy pilot killed self in Coronado murder-suicide

By Julie Watson - Associated Press

A poster warns of the effects of the drug known as 'Spice' at the Naval Hospital in San Diego. The Navy has investigated more than 700 sailors and Marines this year for smoking the "synthetic" marijuana. (Associated Press)

Fake pot a growing problem in the military

By Julie Watson - Associated Press

A poster warning of the effects of the drug known as 'Spice' hangs on a wall Dec. 6, 2011, at the Naval Hospital in San Diego. (Associated Press) **FILE**

‘Synthetic’ marijuana is problem for U.S. military

By Julie Watson - Associated Press

BOOK REVIEW: ‘Admiral Nimitz’

By Vice Adm. Robert F. Dunn - Special to The Washington Times

American Scene

By THE WASHINGTON TIMES

U.S. Navy via Associated Press
Lawmakers acceded to the president's request that funding for the Air Force's F-22 Raptor plane be ended in the defense appropriations legislation that he privately signed into law on Monday.

EDITORIAL: Navy blue goes green

By THE WASHINGTON TIMES - The Washington Times

BOOK REVIEW: ‘1812: The Navy’s War’

By Vice Adm. Robert F. Dunn

Grenades in nabbed cartel leader’s arsenal

Associated Press

Navy's exuberance was evident before kickoff, as the Mids followed the flag onto the field. (Andrew Harnik / The Washington Times)

Win over Army gives Navy jump on 2012

By Patrick Stevens - The Washington Times

Navy Midshipmen fullback Alexander Teich had 883 yards rushing and four touchdowns last season. (Andrew Harnik / The Washington Times)

HELLER: Army-Navy clash would be even better if teams kept up with the times

By Dick Heller - The Washington Times

The Army-Navy game always is a star-spangled spectacle. Saturday's renewal of the rivalry marks the first time it will be played inside the Capital Beltway. (Rod Lamkey Jr./The Washington Times)

SNYDER: To know Army-Navy rivalry, look past game

By Deron Snyder - The Washington Times

Navy fullback Alexander Teich (left) will play his last game against Army on Sunday at FedEx Field. The captain has 790 rushing and three touchdowns on the year. (Associated Press)

Alexander Teich’s passion felt for one last game

By Patrick Stevens - The Washington Times

Ray Mabus

EDITORIAL: The USS Karl Marx

By THE WASHINGTON TIMES - The Washington Times

Sen. John McCain, Arizona Republican

After 207 years, Navy commandos’ wait continues

By Stephen Dinan - The Washington Times

** FILE ** Sen. Dean Heller, Nevada Republican (AP Photo/Harry Hamburg, File)

Senators look to repatriate 1804 commandos of Tripoli

By Stephen Dinan - The Washington Times

The Navy Blue Angels have been thrilling audiences for more than six decades. But federal budget woes and proposed deficit cutting have some inside and outside the military raising questions about the millions it costs annually to produce military air shows. (Associated Press)

Will economy clip Angels’ wings?

By Melissa Nelson - Associated Press