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
Get to know the heroic WWII namesake of the Navy’s newest shipThough he was peppered by shrapnel and severely burned after a kamikaze pilot slammed into his ship, Lt. Richard McCool Jr. went to work.By Claire Barrett and Jon Simkins5 days ago
US Navy ship ‘intruded’ in South China Sea waters, China saysThe U.S. Navy said the ship “was conducting routine operations in international waters ... consistent with international law.”10 months ago
USS Carney responds to multiple attacks on commercial ships in Red SeaThe men and women of the Carney shot down three air drones fired from Yemen and heading in their direction Sunday.By Geoff Ziezulewicz and Jon Gambrell, The Associated Press10 months ago
Calls for more oversight, punishment after major military disastersA senior Democratic senator thinks too many major military mistakes go unpunished or are insufficiently investigated.By Leo Shane III10 months ago
US military shoots down missiles and drones in the Middle EastLater Thursday, a U.S. official said there had been an attack near Baghdad’s airport, where U.S. forces are hosted.By Tara Copp and Lolita C. Baldor, The Associated Press11 months ago
More US ships head toward Israel and 2,000 troops on heightened alertOn Tuesday, more ships and forces were heading toward Israel, and other troops in the U.S. were preparing to deploy if called on.By Tara Copp and Lolita C. Baldor, The Associated Press11 months ago
Here’s a look at the military firepower the US is providing to IsraelThe buildup reflects U.S. concern that the deadly fighting between Hamas and Israel could escalate into a more dangerous regional conflict.By Tara Copp, AP11 months ago
Biden vows US resolve to back Israel as USS Ford enters regionThe White House confirmed it has already begun delivering critically needed munitions and military equipment to Israel.By Aamer Madhani and Tara Copp11 months ago
US military to move a carrier strike group in support of IsraelDefense Secretary Lloyd Austin says he's ordered the Ford carrier strike group to sail to the Eastern Mediterranean to be ready to assist Israel.By Tara Copp, AP11 months ago
North Korea fires 2 missiles after US submarine arrives in South KoreaThe launches came hours after South Korea’s navy said the USS Annapolis arrived at a port on Jeju Island.14 months ago
US sending more Navy ships, Marines to Gulf to counter IranThe deployment is the latest move to increase security in the region in the wake of Iranian attempts to seize commercial ships there.By Lolita C. Baldor, The Associated Press14 months ago