Senators concerned with Navy shipbuilding delays, budget
The Navy remains years behind in projected ship deliveries and cannot provide firm timelines for improvement, military officials told lawmakers Tuesday.
By Zita Ballinger Fletcher
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Trump taps Fleet Forces head as Navy’s next chief of naval operations
Caudle, a career submariner from North Carolina, has been in command of the Norfolk, Virginia-based U.S. Fleet Forces Command since December 2021.
By Riley Ceder
Training, gear shortfalls occurred prior to soldier’s death in Afghanistan, according to report
Prior to the death of an Army EOD tech, his unit had repeatedly requested better equipment and training but were denied both due to a lack of funds, according to documents obtained by The New York Times.
By Kyle Rempfer
Fort Bragg soldier arrested, accused of kidnapping and rape of 12-year-old girl
An 82nd Airborne Division soldier has been charged with the kidnapping and statutory rape of a 12-year-old North Carolina girl.
US envoy to Syria visits northern town of Manbij
The U.S. envoy for Syria visited the northern town of Manbij on Monday, where U.S. and Turkish troops could begin conducting joint patrols in the coming days, a Kurdish official said.
Two Navy warships transit Taiwan Strait
Officials in Beijing have yet to comment on passage of the American destroyer and cruiser, but in the past the Chinese government has taken a hard line against Navy vessels transiting the waterway separating mainland China from Taiwan.
By Tara Copp, AP and Carl Prine
Bolton faces tense talks with Russia over nuclear treaty
U.S. National Security Adviser John Bolton faces two days of high-tension talks in Moscow beginning Monday after President Donald Trump announced his intention to withdraw from a landmark nuclear weapons treaty.
US aircraft carrier Truman will sail in huge NATO exercise
The ships will help simulate the alliance coming to the rescue of a member under attack.
By Martin Banks
Marine commander in Darwin fired for driving under the influence of alcohol
Col. James Schnelle, 48, pleaded guilty to driving with a blood alcohol concentration of 0.102 percent.
US admiral urges Russia to observe NATO exercise
The U.S. Navy admiral who will command a major NATO military exercise meant to simulate the alliance’s response to a theoretical Russian attack on Norway is urging Russia to accept an invitation to send observers.
Pentagon identifies US soldier killed in Afghanistan
The incident is under investigation.
By Michelle Tan