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 Ceder
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Patriot missile involved in Bahrain blast likely US-operated, analysis finds
The pre-dawn explosion injured dozens of civilians, including children, and tore through homes in U.S.-ally Bahrain 10 days into the war.
By Jonathan Landay, M.B. Pell and Travis Hartman, Reuters
Bahrain naval base begins $15 million barracks renovation
The updates to unaccompanied housing are part of the Navy's "Sailors First" and Barracks Task Force initiatives.
By Riley Ceder
Navy ship ran aground when officer went to dinner, investigation finds
A summary of an investigation found a loss of situational awareness and poor procedural compliance led to the grounding.
Navy investigating grounding of cargo ship in Bahrain
No personnel were injured, and there was no operational impact.
By Diana Stancy
U.S. Naval Forces Central Command holds mental health stand-down
The stand-down comes amid a two-year, mental health pilot program in Bahrain aimed at expanding mental health options for sailors and their families.
By Diana Stancy