The US has counter-mine ships homeported in the Middle East. Are they effective?Some military and defense experts argue the Independence-class littoral combat ship equipped with the MCM mission package falls short of its predecessor.By Riley Ceder3 days ago
Two US counter-mine ships based in the Middle East are now in Singapore, Navy saysThe USS Santa Barbara and USS Tulsa, which are homeported in Bahrain, arrived in Singapore this week. By Riley Ceder7 days ago
Coast Guard rescue swimmer dies from injuries sustained during maritime missionPetty Officer Tyler Jaggers died Thursday from injuries he sustained while responding to a distressed mariner.By Cristina Stassis3 weeks ago
Lucky 13: A last-minute swap saved this airman’s life during WWII bombing runNavigator Ed Ryan set off on his 13th bombing run on Friday the 13th, 1944. It would be his last. By Claire Barrett4 weeks ago
Coast Guard rescues cruise ship stuck in Antarctic ice The Polar Star marked its 50th anniversary by freeing an Australian-owned cruise ship trapped in ice.By Riley Ceder8 weeks ago
At least 2 killed in Mexican Navy plane crash near Galveston, TexasA small Mexican Navy plane transporting a 1-year-old medical patient along with seven others crashed Monday near Galveston, Texas.3 months ago