Aircraft carrier USS Harry S. Truman to undergo $5.1B mid-life overhaul
The aircraft carrier USS Harry S. Truman is slated to undergo a $5.1 billion overhaul that will ready the vessel for the second half of its service life.
By J.D. Simkins
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The US Navy has battled operational tempo ordeals for years. The Iran war exposed the flaws.
Carrier availability and decisions made during the Iran war have exacerbated the US Navy's longstanding struggles with a frenzied operational tempo.
US couldn’t repair battle-damaged ships in war with China, study finds
Battle-damaged U.S. warships could not be quickly repaired and returned to combat during a war with China, according to a new study by RAND.
By Michael Peck
US airman found dead on Yokota Air Base
Airman 1st Class Sean S. Chase was discovered unresponsive on Saturday in an on-base dormitory at Yokota Air Base, Japan.
US plans to shrink forces available to NATO during crises, sources say
The Trump administration is planning to shrink the pool of U.S. military capabilities available to assist NATO's European nations in a major crisis.
By Gram Slattery, Jonathan Landay and Andrew Gray, Reuters
More US troop withdrawals from Europe expected, NATO commander says
Gen. Alexus Grynkewich said Europe should "absolutely" expect additional U.S. troop withdrawals as NATO allies provide more of their own defense.
By Rudy Ruitenberg