US Navy launches gender neutral sub

by Tusi Tala, Staff Writer USS New Jersey, a Virginia-class fast-attack submarine designed from the keel up to accommodate both male and female crew members has entered service with the US Navy.  The silent service has been men-only since its inception in the early 1900s, until the Pentagon began allowing women on board subs in…

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US strategy for the Pacific moving forward

by TusiTala, Staff Writer The United States has been attentive to the concerns of Pacific Island nations as it aims to enhance its diplomatic presence in the region, according to Deputy Secretary of State Kurt Campbell. Speaking at a media briefing in Nuku’alofa during the 53rd Pacific Islands Forum Leaders’ Meeting, Campbell outlined various initiatives…

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