Navy petty officer awarded for showdown with Somali piratesThe boatswain’s mate, who grew up in Egypt, was awarded for his gutsy role in responding to a pirate attack on a commercial tanker in the Gulf of Aden.By Hope Hodge Seck3 days ago
USS Carl Vinson in Mideast ahead of Iran-US nuclear talksThe operation comes as U.S. officials have linked the U.S.′ monthlong campaign against the Houthis as a means to pressure Iran in the negotiations.By Jon Gambrell, The Associated Press4 days ago
US Navy unveils newest Virginia-class fast attack submarine USS IowaThe 377-foot vessel can dive to depths of more than 800 feet below the surface and maneuver at speeds of over 25 knots.By Zita Ballinger Fletcher11 days ago
USS Nimitz waves goodbye to San Diego for likely final deploymentThe Nimitz aircraft carrier, commissioned in 1975, was designed for a 50-year service life.By Riley Ceder3 weeks ago
Second aircraft carrier on the way to join fight against HouthisThe aircraft carrier Carl Vinson is being deployed to the Red Sea, where it will help the Harry S. Truman Carrier Strike Group combat Houthi rebels.By Riley Ceder3 weeks ago
WWII podcast sets sights on stories that offer lessons for future warsWhat happens when a Navy captain and a historian walk into a bar? They come out with a hit podcast about the Pacific War.By Claire Barrett4 weeks ago