Commanding officer of cruiser Cowpens fired
The commanding officer of the Yokosuka, Japan-based cruiser Cowpens was fired Friday "while an investigation into inappropriate personal behavior is conducted," a George Washington Carrier Strike Group spokesman said — the cruiser's second CO fired in two years.
New LCS named for Gabrielle Giffords
In yet another break with tradition, Navy Secretary Ray Mabus announced Friday that a new Littoral Combat Ship would be named for Gabrielle Giffords, the Arizona congresswoman who survived a January... Posted Friday Feb 10, 2012 16:56:46 EST
Top enlisted fired from submarine Nebraska
The top enlisted man on a Bangor, Wash.-based ballistic-missile submarine was fired Jan. 3 for "administrative reasons," a Submarine Group 9 spokesman confirmed Thursday. Posted Friday Feb 10, 2012 14:25:49 EST
Analysis: Navy may benefit in revamped military
Defense Secretary Leon Panetta wants to "rebalance our global and presence to emphasize where we think the potential problems will be in the world" with the goal of producing a leaner, more rapidly... Posted Friday Feb 10, 2012 17:03:42 EST
Dempsey arrives in Egypt, meets with brass
CAIRO— The Pentagon's top general is visiting the country for security talks with the country's military rulers, Egypt's state news agency said, amid tensions between the two allies over... Posted Saturday Feb 11, 2012 10:59:04 EST
Pakistan court-martials 5 over extremist ties
ISLAMABAD — The Pakistani army has started court-martial proceedings against a brigadier and four other officers over suspected ties to a banned extremist group that has called for ousting the... Posted Saturday Feb 11, 2012 8:34:02 EST
Ahmadinejad promotes Iran’s nuke achievements
TEHRAN, Iran — Iran will soon unveil "big new" nuclear achievements, President Mahmoud Ahmadinejad said Saturday while reiterating Tehran's readiness to revive talks with the West over the... Posted Saturday Feb 11, 2012 8:27:34 EST
Santorum: Women shouldn’t serve in combat
WASHINGTON — Republican presidential candidate Rick Santorum on Friday said he thinks it would be wrong to allow women to serve in combat. Posted Friday Feb 10, 2012 19:24:29 EST
Former academy cashier pleads guilty to theft
ANNAPOLIS, Md. — A former cashier at a store at the Naval Academy has pleaded guilty to stealing more than $120,000. Posted Friday Feb 10, 2012 17:33:19 EST
Congressman wants Afghanistan Study Group
Citing an Army lieutenant colonel's claims that there is no progress being made in Afghanistan, Rep. Frank Wolf, R-Va., is urging Defense Secretary Leon Panetta to create an independent study group... Posted Saturday Feb 11, 2012 8:37:36 EST
Frigates join other nations in hunt for drugs
NAVAL STATION MAYPORT, Fla. — Four Navy frigates and a patrol squadron operating in the 4th Fleet area of responsibility have joined a new multi-national effort to combat illicit trafficking... Posted Friday Feb 10, 2012 16:47:47 EST
Millions owed to families in foreclosure deal
The $25 billion nationwide foreclosure settlement announced Thursday by the Justice Department includes compensation for service members who have lost their homes to illegal foreclosures since 2006. Posted Friday Feb 10, 2012 15:22:53 EST
Amos sorry for Marine use of Nazi SS logo
Commandant Gen. Jim Amos has ordered an investigation of the scout sniper community's usage of the notorious Nazi SS organization's logo after a platoon in Afghanistan displayed it with the U.S. flag. Posted Friday Feb 10, 2012 19:37:40 EST
Sailor charged with neglect after child is shot
VIRGINIA BEACH, Va. — A Virginia Beach-based sailor was charged with felony child neglect Thursday after his 4-year-old son was shot at home in what authorities believe was an accident, police... Posted Saturday Feb 11, 2012 8:31:30 EST
Congressman wants Eisenhower Memorial delayed
WASHINGTON — A Virginia congressman asked a federal panel Friday to reject a design for a memorial honoring President Eisenhower in Washington, saying the World War II general's family objects... Posted Saturday Feb 11, 2012 11:31:35 EST
U.S.: Signs growing that Syrian elite want out
WASHINGTON — The Obama administration says it is seeing growing signs that the Syrian elite, including people close to President Bashar Assad, are increasingly worried and beginning to prepare... Posted Friday Feb 10, 2012 17:36:02 EST
Historic CG cutter Eagle returning home
NEW LONDON, Conn. — The historic Coast Guard cutter Eagle is returning to its home port after a repair trip to Baltimore. Posted Friday Feb 10, 2012 12:28:21 EST
Attacks force U.S. to postpone Mali exercise
BAMAKO, Mali — The United States says it has postponed a major military exercise in Mali because the Malian army is busy responding to attacks from Tuareg rebels. Posted Friday Feb 10, 2012 12:26:38 EST
Congress OKs 2nd warship for Philippines
MANILA, Philippines — The U.S. Congress has approved the transfer of a second U.S. Coast Guard ship to the Philippines, an official said Friday as Washington shifts its military ties with the... Posted Friday Feb 10, 2012 12:39:37 EST
Wife found guilty in Navy doc’s stabbing death
SAN DIEGO — A woman who stabbed her Navy doctor husband in bed after discovering he was having an affair was convicted of second-degree murder Wednesday. Posted Friday Feb 10, 2012 14:26:40 EST
Karzai: Coalition airstrike kills 8 children
KABUL, Afghanistan — Afghan President Hamid Karzai on Thursday claimed that an airstrike carried out by the international coalition killed eight children in eastern Afghanistan. Posted Thursday Feb 9, 2012 17:57:23 EST
About-face on the war
The 2006 Military Times poll finds that support among U.S. troops for President Bush and the Iraq war has declined. Read the full report.
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