Israel-Palestine

USS Eisenhower back in Norfolk following historic, extended deployment

While underway, the Ike carrier and its strike group shot down a barrage of Iran-backed Houthi drones and missiles on a regular basis.

Theodore Roosevelt carrier strike group operating in the Middle East

The Theodore Roosevelt and its carrier strike group arrived in the U.S. 5th Fleet area of operations on Friday.

After last-ditch effort, the Gaza pier aid mission is coming to an end

The pier mission resulted in injuries to three U.S. troops earlier this year, and much of the aid has failed to reach Gazans in need.

Opinion

Navy should hit back harder against Houthi online disinformation

Our guest opinion writer argues the Pentagon should do more to defend against online lies and disinformation spread by the Houthis and their allies.

Ike CSG crew receives Combat Action Ribbon for Red Sea fight

The Combat Action Ribbon, or CAR, is awarded to sailors and Marines who actively participated in ground or surface action.

After frenetic Red Sea cruise, the salty sailors of USS Mason are home

The warship Mason's crew battled Houthi attacks on merchant vessels and their own ship, according to the Navy.

June Red Sea recap: Houthis hit civilian ships, Navy rescues mariners

The Navy rescued mariners of multiple cargo ships transiting Middle Eastern waters in June after Houthi militants struck the commercial vessels.

The Navy’s ongoing carrier conundrum

Ike's latest extended deployment raises questions about whether the Navy's carriers can respond to all the global hot spots where they are required.

US humanitarian pier reanchored to the coast of Gaza

U.S. defense officials said the temporary humanitarian aid pier has been reanchored to the beach in Gaza.

Israel revives trebuchet, a catapult variant forces are using at border

The weapon’s purpose is to launch beyond fortifications, like that separating Israel from Lebanon.

Despite false Houthi claims, the Ike aircraft carrier fights on

The aircraft carrier Dwight D. Eisenhower is battling not only Houthi attacks, but also bad gouge that the Iran-backed rebels sunk the ship.

After months taking on Houthis, Navy warship Mason leaves Middle East

The Navy destroyer Mason has been shooting down attacks by Iran-backed Houthi rebels in Yemen since November.

The Army-Navy Gaza aid pier is back in the beach

Rough seas had damaged the vital aid pier, requiring its removal.

Soldier injured in Gaza pier mission transported to Army hospital

The soldier suffered a non-combat injury, along with two other service members, last May.

May Red Sea recap: Navy maintains fight against Houthi attacks

The Navy destroyed several missiles and drones launched by Iran-backed Houthi militants over the last month.

Three US troops on Gaza pier mission sustain non-combat injuries

U.S Central Command leaders said two of the injuries were minor, while a third required evacuation to an Israeli hospital.