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US doesn’t want to make Arctic contested battlespace, admiral says
“There’s no desire to over-militarize or create a theme of a contested battlespace in the Arctic," the commander of U.S. 2nd Fleet said.
By Diana Stancy
North Carolina Marine base remembers Beirut attack 39 years later
For many residents of Camp Lejeune and Jacksonville, North Carolina, the bombing that took place in Beirut on Oct. 23, 1983, touched them personally.
USS Gerald R. Ford gets underway for first deployment
The short deployment will focus on interoperability and innovation, ahead of a more standard deployment next year, Navy leaders say.
By Diana Stancy
USS Gerald R Ford expected to deploy for first time in October
The carrier's strike group will focus on “innovation and interoperability” as the crew becomes better acquainted with the vessel’s new capabilities.
By Diana Stancy
Carrier Harry S Truman concludes 9-month deployment to US 6th Fleet
The Truman remained in the European theater throughout its deployment in response to Russia's “unprovoked” invasion of Ukraine, the Navy said.
By Diana Stancy
On abortion, American service women deserve better
Commentary: "DoD still hasn't addressed the concerns service members have about the Supreme Court’s abortion decision."
By Zej Moczydlowski
DoD attempts to answer your questions about post-Roe abortion access
A question-and-answer list is now up on the military's health website.
The aircraft carrier George HW Bush deploys from Norfolk
The carrier is expected to replace the aircraft carrier Harry S. Truman, which is deployed to the U.S. 6th Fleet area of operations.
By Diana Stancy
Service members, military doctors detail obstacles to abortion access after Supreme Court ruling
The end of Roe v. Wade made abortion even more difficult to access for troops and their families.
USS Forrest Sherman heads to Mediterranean, just two months after concluding surge deployment
The destroyer will become the flagship of Standing NATO Maritime Group Two in July.
By Diana Stancy