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In this handout photo released by Armed Forces of the Philippines, Philippines BRP Jose Rizal, right, and USS Gabrielle Giffords during a tactical exercise between Philippines and the United States in the West Philippine Sea on Thursday Nov. 23, 2023.

US Navy ship ‘intruded’ in South China Sea waters, China says

The U.S. Navy said the ship “was conducting routine operations in international waters ... consistent with international law.”

17 months ago

In this photo taken from video, provided by the U.S. Coast Guard and U.S. Navy, personnel offload approximately 11,400 pounds of cocaine and 9,000 pounds of marijuana, with an estimated worth of $211 million, from the USS Gabrielle Giffords in San Diego on Feb. 1, 2021.

Navy, Coast Guard seized $211 million worth of drugs from Pacific smugglers

The 11,400 pounds of cocaine and 9,000 pounds of marijuana was offloaded from the USS Gabrielle Giffords on Monday, a Coast Guard statement said.

4 years ago

Navy ship interdicts a whole bunch of cocaine

The stash was removed from a "low-profile vessel" earlier this month in the Pacific Ocean.

By Geoff Ziezulewicz

4 years ago

Navy vet Mark Kelly defeats Air Force vet Martha McSally in Arizona for McCain’s Senate seat

Democrat Mark Kelly, a former astronaut and naval aviator, won the Arizona Senate seat once held by John McCain. Kelly defeated Sen. Martha McSally, a former Air Force combat pilot.

5 years ago

Best pics of the week: April 26, 2020

The military responds to the coronavirus pandemic, which has affected everything from academy graduations to building field hospitals and mobilizing state National Guard units.

5 years ago

LCS fires ship-killing missile during ex-frigate Ford’s SINKEX

The frigate reportedly absorbed a lot of firepower.

By Navy Times staff

6 years ago