The aircraft carrier Theodore Roosevelt is leaving the Middle EastThe carrier has been operating alongside the Abraham Lincoln in recent weeks amid fears of war breaking out between Israel and Iran.By Lolita C. Baldor, The Associated Press4 days ago
USS Laboon concludes deployment in Middle EastThe destroyer was one of several that operated in the Middle East and took down a barrage of Iran-backed Houthi drones during its deployment.By Diana Stancy13 days ago
USS Eisenhower back in Norfolk following historic, extended deploymentWhile underway, the Ike carrier and its strike group shot down a barrage of Iran-backed Houthi drones and missiles on a regular basis.By Diana Stancy2 months ago
Theodore Roosevelt carrier strike group operating in the Middle EastThe Theodore Roosevelt and its carrier strike group arrived in the U.S. 5th Fleet area of operations on Friday.By Diana Stancy2 months ago
Looking for a mental health provider? Tricare’s directory may not helpAuditors posed as military beneficiaries and made covert calls to see if Tricare's mental health care providers were reachable and available as advertised.By Karen Jowers2 months ago
Navy, Marine Corps test new laser projection system to paint aircraftThe services are experimenting with a better way to mark insignia on aircraft, one that doesn't require old-school stencils.By Diana Stancy2 months ago
The Navy’s ongoing carrier conundrumIke's latest extended deployment raises questions about whether the Navy's carriers can respond to all the global hot spots where they are required.By Diana Stancy3 months ago
US humanitarian pier reanchored to the coast of GazaU.S. defense officials said the temporary humanitarian aid pier has been reanchored to the beach in Gaza.By Cristina Stassis3 months ago
A look at where the Navy’s 11 aircraft carriers are nowHere's where the service's carriers stand, whether preparing to deploy, currently deployed or undergoing maintenance and repairs.By Lolita C. Baldor, The Associated Press3 months ago
After months taking on Houthis, Navy warship Mason leaves Middle EastThe Navy destroyer Mason has been shooting down attacks by Iran-backed Houthi rebels in Yemen since November.By Geoff Ziezulewicz3 months ago
May Red Sea recap: Navy maintains fight against Houthi attacksThe Navy destroyed several missiles and drones launched by Iran-backed Houthi militants over the last month.By Jonathan Lehrfeld4 months ago
Navy IDs sailor who died during Middle East deploymentChief Hospital Corpsman Daniel D. McCracken died during a non-combat related incident on May 6.By Diana Stancy4 months ago