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All the high-tech gear the Army is bringing to soldiers

As technology advances, the gear soldiers use to survive on the battlefield and accomplish their missions becomes more sophisticated.

Family of Black WWII medic finally receives medal for his heroism

Waverly B. Woodson Jr. was posthumously awarded the Distinguished Service Cross for treating 200 troops under enemy fire on D-Day.

‘We had mission and purpose:’ A chat with the CO of the USS Eisenhower

The commanding officer of the Mighty Ike aircraft carrier sat down with Navy Times to discuss the Red Sea, long deployments and maintaining sailor morale.

Here are the munitions Navy jets used for first time against Houthis

Fighter jets flying off the aircraft carrier Dwight D. Eisenhower used a variety of munitions for the first time ever in combat, according to the Navy.

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.

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.

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.

As troops struggle to find child care, 24-hour centers offer help

Around-the-clock child care centers offer peace of mind for troops who work odd hours or are deployed. But the military says it has no plans to add more.

Ike carrier heads home as Houthi attacks continue in the Red Sea

The San Diego-based USS Theodore Roosevelt will take the Eisenhower's place after a scheduled exercise in the Indo-Pacific, U.S. officials said.