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Former USS Howard CO was fired after ‘racially harassing comments’
The Navy relieved Cmdr. Cameron Dennis in February, just a few months after he assumed command of the Japan-based warship.
By Diana Stancy
Misplaced flashlight in F-35 engine results in $4 million in damage
A handheld flashlight was sucked into the F-35's inlet engine during a maintenance ground run.
By Sarah Sicard
Aircraft carrier Gerald R. Ford returns home after 8-month deployment
The USS Gerald R. Ford returned home on Jan. 17.
By Sarah Sicard
Air Force ends effort to recover final member of downed Osprey’s crew
Maj. Eric "Doc" Spendlove's body remains missing.
The George Washington returns to Japan in 2024, Reagan heads home
Yokosuka Naval Base previously hosted the George Washington from 2008 to 2015.
By Diana Stancy
How the Navy is dealing with a military-wide grounding of Ospreys
With the Osprey out of commission, officials say carriers have other options for ferrying people and supplies on and off the ships.
Ospreys had history of safety issues long before they were grounded
More than 50 troops have died in Osprey accidents since the early 1990s.
By Tara Copp, AP
Political fights aren’t discouraging recruits, military recruiters say
Service officials said one of their biggest obstacles is explaining the basics of military service to teenagers who rarely interact with veterans.
Air Force recovers bodies of 6 airmen killed in Osprey crash in Japan
The search continues for the remains of two more missing airmen.
By Tara Copp, AP