The littoral combat ship Sioux City cost $460 million and was retired after less than five years of service. The ship was commissioned in November 2018. Five sailors were treated at an area hospital and released following Monday's blaze, officials said. Active cases among VA patients have nearly tripled in the last month. The men are accused of giving sensitive military information to China — including details on wartime exercises, naval operations and technical materials. The ship's blue and gold crews took turns manning the ship during the lengthy cruise. An illegal Chinese salvage operation is suspected to have raided two iconic World War II wrecks. Visitors and patients will no longer be required to wear masks at all times at the health care sites. Mannert L. Abele engaged with Japanese aircraft about 75 miles off the coast of Okinawa. The littoral combat ship was was delivered to the Navy in September and is based in Mayport, Florida. Load More