Navy names surface warfare officers of the year
The Navy recognizes one surface warfare officer from each coast for their leadership, professionalism and warfighting prowess.
By Riley Ceder
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USS Arleigh Burke sailors awarded Armed Forces Service Medal for ‘12-Day War’ operations
The sailors will receive the medal for their support and execution of ballistic missile defense in 2024 and during last June's Iran-Israel war.
By Riley Ceder
Newest Ford-class carrier USS John F. Kennedy heads to sea for testing
The USS John F. Kennedy was originally expected to be delivered in July of last year, but delays have pushed its slated arrival to March 2027.
By Riley Ceder
US aircraft carrier arrives in Middle East amid Iran tensions
The aircraft carrier USS Abraham Lincoln and three accompanying warships have arrived in the Middle East.
Bahrain naval base begins $15 million barracks renovation
The updates to unaccompanied housing are part of the Navy's "Sailors First" and Barracks Task Force initiatives.
By Riley Ceder
The Navy’s largest ship continues to be plagued by plumbing issues
The vessel recently averaged about one maintenance call per day related to sewage issues, a U.S. Fleet Forces Command spokesperson confirmed.
By Riley Ceder
Qatar-gifted Air Force One plane delivery expected this summer
The administration's acceptance of a plane from Qatar to use as a short-term Air Force One has sparked concerns about cost and ethics.
US seizes sixth sanctioned tanker it says has ties to Venezuela
The U.S. Coast Guard boarded the tanker, named Veronica, early Thursday, Homeland Security Secretary Kristi Noem wrote on social media.
Ex-Navy SEAL convicted for plot to kill officers at California protest
Gregory Vandenberg bought fireworks to harm law enforcement officers at the "No Kings Day" protests held in California on June 14, the DOJ said.
By Riley Ceder
WWII Memorial in Washington closed for five months
According to NPS, the closure is set to address “aging infrastructure, improve reliability, and enhance the appearance of the memorial.”
USS Fitzgerald returns home after more than half a year abroad
The destroyer traversed the U.S. 3rd, 5th and 7th Fleet areas of operations over the course of seven months.
By Riley Ceder