How the Navy’s top officer will prep the service for war with ChinaThe chief of naval operations' new navigation plan seeks to have the Navy ready for war with China by 2027.By Lolita C. Baldor, The Associated Press7 hours ago
‘We had mission and purpose:’ A chat with the CO of the USS EisenhowerThe commanding officer of the Mighty Ike aircraft carrier sat down with Navy Times to discuss the Red Sea, long deployments and maintaining sailor morale.By Diana Stancy2 days ago
Engineer intentionally derails train near Navy hospital ship, says ‘USNS Mercy was suspicious’ Eduardo Moreno, 44, was charged with one count of train wrecking.4 years ago
Navy’s top admiral says miscommunication led to release of bombshell letter from carrier’s skipperSenior Navy leadership had already been in communication with the carrier's commanding officer.By Meghann Myers4 years ago
450-person Navy medical unit told to prepare to deploy to Texas and New Orleans to aid in COVID-19 pandemic efforts There are worries that New Orleans is becoming the next epicenter of COVID-19 as hospitals in Louisiana become overwhelmed.By Shawn Snow4 years ago
COVID-19 screening uncertainty looms over USNS Comfort as Trump bids sailors ‘bon voyage’"We also know how dangerous of a breeding ground a ship can be for a highly contagious pathogen."By Jon Simkins4 years ago
Navy sailing into ‘choppy waters’ after virus strikes carrier, retired admiral warnsThe retired admiral and former ship commander who rose to become NATO's top commander in Europe warned of the months ahead.By Lolita C. Baldor, The Associated Press and Robert Burns, The Associated Press4 years ago
Pentagon turns focus toward making masks, ventilators“Everyone’s very, very committed.”By Jon Simkins4 years ago
It costs the Navy $400K per flush to unclog its prized carrier’s oft-congested plumbingAnd the quagmire is reportedly no rarity.By Jon Simkins4 years ago
No blanket social distancing policy in the military, SECDEF saysWith so many military missions taking place in cramped quarters, the defense secretary is not mandating 6-foot distances.By Meghann Myers4 years ago
As COVID-19 spreads across fleet, Navy stops identifying ships with positive casesAs of now, the military is only testing personnel who surpass a fever of 100.4 degrees or display symptoms of an acute respiratory infection.By Jon Simkins4 years ago
Body of Air Force student diver recovered in Panama City, FloridaPer DoD policy, the identity of the student will not be made available until the sailor’s next of kin are notified.By Jon Simkins5 years ago