Geoff Ziezulewicz

Senior Reporter

Geoff is a senior staff reporter for Military Times, focusing on the Navy. He covered Iraq and Afghanistan extensively and was most recently a reporter at the Chicago Tribune. He welcomes any and all kinds of tips at geoffz@militarytimes.com.

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Navy doctor pleads guilty to scamming traumatic injury insurance plan

Cmdr. Michael Villarroel is the 10th defendant to plead guilty for his role in the scheme.

2 days ago

USS Theodore Roosevelt is out of the yard, heading back to San Diego

The TR wrapped up its “docking planned incremental availability” after entering the yard in September 2021, following back-to-back deployments.

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Petty officer died on secret mission after a roof collapse

Cryptologic Technician (Technical) 1st Class Robin Nicole Collins, 26, died in July 2021.

Navy will extend service life of destroyer Arleigh Burke

The first of its class warship was originally slated to retire in FY 2026 after 35 years of service.

Retired Navy captain sentenced for role in ‘Fat Leonard’ scandal

A federal judge sentenced Jesus V. Cantu to 30 months behind bars.

Confederate’s name removed from Navy survey ship

The ship will be renamed to honor Marie Tharp, an oceanography pioneer.

Navy to change name of warship honoring Confederate battle victory

USS Chancellorsville will soon be known as USS Robert Smalls.

Pilot error caused F-35 carrier crash and plunge into South China Sea

A Navy probe found the pilot did not act "in a reckless manner." The officer remains in the service, but is no longer flying.

Navy removes Confederate name from Naval Academy building

The former Maury Hall has been renamed Carter Hall, after former midshipman and President Jimmy Carter.

Navy eliminates COVID-19 vaccination requirement for deployment

Due to host nation policies, unvaccinated sailors who deploy may find their ability to take liberty ashore is restricted.

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