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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.

By Riley Ceder and Natalie Oliverio

4 weeks ago

Opinion

Defense secretary’s Navy flag board actions are unprecedented and deeply troubling

The actions of a single individual, taken without justification or explanation, demonstrate a stark rebuke of Navy leadership and the promotion process.

By Capt. John Cordle (ret.)

3 months ago

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.

By Cristina Stassis

4 months ago

He turned down a trip home from the Korean War, then earned the MOH

Lloyd Burke's 13-month tour in Korea was at an end when he decided to turn back — and received the Medal of Honor in the process.

By Jon Guttman

9 months ago

Navy report on Truman crash cites fatigue, poor seamanship as factors

The 65-page report details the specific errors that led to the USS Harry S. Truman's collision with a merchant vessel on Feb. 12 near Port Said, Egypt.

9 months ago

Navy releases ‘catastrophic’ findings involving USS Harry S. Truman

The USS Harry S. Truman collided with a merchant vessel and three F/A-18 Super Hornets were lost in a six month span between December 2024 and May 2025.

10 months ago