Pentagon keeps 2 aircraft carriers in Middle East for another week
The carrier Harry S. Truman is expected to head home to Norfolk, Virginia, after the week is up, according to officials.
By Lolita C. Baldor, The Associated Press
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USS Carl Vinson in Mideast ahead of Iran-US nuclear talks
The 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 Press
Navy: Death of sailor on aircraft carrier Carl Vinson unrelated to COVID-19
The first-class petty officer was found unresponsive in his work center on Saturday.
How a Kim Jong Un demise could spark unrest, require US, South Korean military response
Questions about North Korea's leader were sparked by a report that Kim was in “grave danger,” but other organizations reported there were “no unusual signs” of Kim’s health.
By Howard Altman
4 more Theodore Roosevelt sailors with COVID-19 moved to hospital, 1 in ICU
The surge in hospitalizations comes one day after the first Roosevelt sailor died due to complications related to COVID-19.
By J.D. Simkins
US installs new missile defense systems in Iraq following Iranian strikes
The military has been gradually moving the defensive systems into Iraq over the last few months.
By Lolita C. Baldor, The Associated Press
‘Space Force’ sitcom starring Steve Carell landing on Netflix in May
The show is co-created by Carell and Greg Daniels, the man who brought us the American version of “The Office.”
By J.D. Simkins
Wounded Warrior Projects offers $10 million in coronavirus relief grants to veterans
The money is designed to help injured veterans overcome financial issues prompted by the virus outbreak.
3x Grammy Award winner, Navy vet Bill Withers dies at 81
He passed away Monday in Los Angeles due to heart complications.
By J.D. Simkins
Can you pass the COVID-19 smell test? You might have to next time you head on base in South Korea
"We are now performing random smell tests at the entrance gates of Camps Walker, Carroll and Henry to help better detect personnel who may be infected by COVID-19."
By Diana Stancy
Navy says it will still do urinalysis tests ‘to the greatest extent possible’ amid COVID-19 concerns
Individuals teleworking, feeling sick, or in quarantine will be exempt.
By J.D. Simkins
An outbreak on a Navy warship — and an ominous sign of a readiness crisis
A growing list of Navy warships are sidelined because crews are reporting COVID-19 outbreaks.
By David B. Larter