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Ex-Army financial adviser pleads guilty to scamming Gold Star families
A former Army financial adviser admitted to taking advantage of his role to swindle deceased troops’ grieving loved ones out of millions.
Afghan interpreter who risked life for US troops shot and killed in DC
The former military interpreter found work as a ride-share driver and even managed to send money back to Afghanistan to help family and friends.
After Washington’s refueling woes, US Navy eyes new plans for carriers
The aircraft carrier Washington's refueling ran two years long, due to the pandemic, industrial base challenges and unplanned work in the propulsion plant.
USS George Washington completes flight deck certification
The carrier air wing demonstrated it can safely launch and recover aircraft during day and night operations.
By Diana Stancy
F-16 jet scrambled to respond to unresponsive small plane over capital
The fighter jet responding to the wayward small plane caused a loud sonic boom that was heard across the capital region.
USS George Washington concludes maintenance overhaul
The ship was originally slated to conclude its maintenance in 2021.
Navy vows quality of life reforms for carrier sailors in shipyards
An investigation determined that the working environment for sailors assigned to the George Washington was poor.
By Diana Stancy
The challenge of portraying America’s first president in film
George Washington has been the subject of a few films, but experts say a heroic Hollywood treatment isn't necessary.
By Sarah Sicard
USS George Washington returning to Japan next year
GW will have to come out of deep maintenance first, and officials have not disclosed when that will be.
Navy nurse aids man having medical emergency on Washington ferry
A Navy nurse took the lead stabilizing a fellow passenger experiencing an epileptic seizure on a Washington state ferry.
Navy reveals five design options for new national museum
All five design ideas include a ceremonial courtyard, and plans to accommodate Navy artifacts including a Corsair aircraft.
By Diana Stancy