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August 2025

China To Reveal New Weapons To Sink US Ships

China is expected to officially reveal four new missiles designed to sink enemy warships during an upcoming military parade, as part of its efforts to challenge the United States’ naval dominance.

The Pentagon declined to comment when reached by Newsweek.

Newsweek has also contacted China’s Foreign Ministry for comment via email.

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U.S. Army Cyber Warfare Officer Dave Schroeder Takes on New Role at University of Wisconsin-Madison

Dave Schroeder, a U.S. Army Cyber Warfare Officer and longtime strategist on national security and cyber issues, has taken on a new role at the University of Wisconsin-Madison as Director of National Security Initiatives. He announced the move on LinkedIn.

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OTD: NCTC Det Goodfellow San Angelo, TX Established

59 years ago today, the Navy Communication Training Center (NCTC) Detachment was established at Goodfellow on August 19, 1966 under the command and support of the Chief of Naval Personnel.  

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U.S. Fleet Cyber Command / U.S. Navy Space Command / U.S. 10th Fleet Establish New Command

U.S. Fleet Cyber Command (FCC), U.S. Navy Space Command and U.S. 10th Fleet established a new command on Aug. 14, Cyber Group-One (CG-1), located in Wahiawa, Hawaii. CG-1 will assume oversight of Cyber Mission Forces (CMF) in the Indo-Pacific region; responsibilities previously managed by Navy Information Operations Command Pacific (NIOC PAC).

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Memories of Taiwan 1963-1965

By Norman Klar

I was ordered to Taiwan as the Officer-in-Charge of the U.S. Naval Security Group Activity. I had additional duty (ADDU) as the Cryptologic Advisor to USTDC (Taiwan Defense Command) and technical advisor to, as well as a member of, the J2( Intelligence) Staff Indications Center. I received four separate unclassified Fitness Reports throughout the tour with duties listed as follows: 1) USTDC-To help in combined and/or joint operations to assist U.S. and GRC forces defend Taiwan and the Penghus, and if directed assisting in defending the GRC held offshore islands. 2) Headquarters Support Activity (HSA) – Our administrative command. 3) CINCPACFLT -To perform Naval Security Group functions as directed by CNO and by CINCPACFLT 4) DIRNAVSECGU – For performing NavSecGru functions.

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When the Wind Left My Sails

By Capt Jim Darenkamp, USN, (Ret.)

In my 37 years of naval service, I was blessed with opportunities I never imagined when I started as an E-1. From E-8 to O-1E to O-6, every step was cheered on by my best friend, partner, and wife of 33 years. She was my encourager, the quiet strength behind the uniform.

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