In the late 19th century, the Howell torpedo was an incredibly advanced piece of military equipment, a breakthrough device in the United States' quest to achieve naval dominance. But only one surviving Howell torpedo was known to exist—until Navy dolphins nosed up another. Read on io9 5/19/13 1:15pm 5/19/13 1:15pm

When the Navy announced last week that, come 2015, it would be getting rid of urinals on all future Gerald R. Ford class aircraft carriers in an effort to make the ships more "gender-neutral," it might not have known that it was tearing a hole in the universe. Critics bemoaning political correctness and icky toilet seats … Read… 7/16/12 9:15pm 7/16/12 9:15pm

Eight women have sued the US Military, alleging that they were harassed and assaulted after attempting to report sexual misconduct, and that the entire military power structure serves to shelter and protect sexual predators. Seven of the plaintiffs claim that while they served in the armed forces, they were victims of… Read… 3/06/12 6:00pm 3/06/12 6:00pm

Traditionally, after a Navy ship docks, one serviceman or woman aboard is chosen to be first to greet their loved one with a kiss. Thanks to the repeal of Don't Ask, Don't Tell, today, for the first time ever, that lucky sailor was gay, and that kiss was between two women. Read… 12/21/11 7:30pm 12/21/11 7:30pm

An Australian navy sailor convicted for digitally raping a female coworker while she was passed out is asking for leniency in his sentencing — because everyone was doing it. Read… 9/13/11 10:10am 9/13/11 10:10am

Previously, the Navy prohibited women from serving on submarines "on the theory that the close quarters and long deployments were unsuitable for coed crews." So far, only officers are eligible because it wouldn't require modifying accommodations. Discuss… 5/10/11 11:20am 5/10/11 11:20am

Yowza. Just saying. The Smoking Gun knows what we like. Discuss… 11/22/10 5:05pm 11/22/10 5:05pm

160,000 women serve in the U.S. army, but it's taken until now for them to get a uniform design that's designed to fit their bodies — one that acknowledges the existence of breasts and hips, and adds elastic waistbands. Read… 10/20/10 3:06pm 10/20/10 3:06pm

The first women to serve on U.S. submarines will begin officer training this summer. Although the cadets and their officers are excited about the historic change, not everyone is excited. Navy wives, worried about their men, have begun to complain. Read… 5/07/10 6:40pm 5/07/10 6:40pm

• As part of a temporary exhibit, the Secession building in Vienna has incorporated a swinger's club into the work. Although the swingers aren't there during the day, their mattresses, erotic pictures, and whirlpools are. • Read… 2/23/10 5:30pm 2/23/10 5:30pm

Frustrated because you have small breasts and no money with which to augment them? Join the Australian Navy! Apparently, women with small breasts in the Aussie Navy say that their lack of a big rack is impairing their self-confidence so the Navy, concerned with the psychological well-being of its members, is giving the … Discuss… 9/18/07 9:45am 9/18/07 9:45am