Michael Gilday

In less than two years, the service has seen several major accidents, both afloat and ashore.

The evaluation of special forces found that unrelenting demand has taken a toll across special warfare units.

The service chiefs pushed back on the assertion that the armed services are "more concerned about social issues than...

Gilday has for more than a year said his service needs a bigger portion of the budget to build more ships and submarines.

But it will keep the portions of its research labs that focus on space.

Gilday cited two separate incidents in which symbols of hate and violence were anonymously left in living areas aboard ships.

The Navy's top officer has received dozens of recommendations to improve inclusion and diversity in the ranks.

Adm. Mike Gilday said the military remains focused on its tradition of staying apolitical and carrying out its mission.

The Navy's top officer is pushing plans to buy large unmanned drone ships back to the late 2020s.

Gilday said he's less concerned about the number of platforms needed than closing what he sees as capability gaps at sea.