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Who Actually Names U.S. Navy Ships and Why USS Donald J. Trump may Never Make the Cut

The U.S. Navy’s ship-naming process blends tradition, politics, and symbolism, explaining why a USS Donald J. Trump remains ...
Stars and Stripes

Training ship Eagle to mark 80 years with Coast Guard after early life with the Nazis

Next year, the Eagle will celebrate 80 years as part of the Coast Guard. Its alumni rank from ensigns to admirals.
The Indianapolis Star

Purdue football transfer defensive back leaves team. What we know

One of the veteran defensive backs Purdue football planned to rely on this season is no longer part of the program. IndyStar confirmed safety Crew Wakley left the Boilermaker program last week. Wakley ...
UPI

Navy fires commander of sub USS Wyoming after 'loss of confidence'

Oct. 9 (UPI) --The U.S. Navy has fired the commanding officer of the USS Wyoming Blue Crew, the service has announced. Cmdr. Robert Moreno was relieved of his duties after staff lost confidence in his ...
MLB

Miz, Gasser make NLDS roster, as it's all hands on deck for Crew

MILWAUKEE – Rookie pitchers Jacob Misiorowski and Robert Gasser are in. Rhys Hoskins is out. And the Brewers’ roster for their supercharged National League Division Series against the rival Cubs is ...