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Trump asks ‘about 7′ countries for help to open the Strait of Hormuz

The president said he demanded about seven countries send warships to keep the Strait of Hormuz open, but his appeals have brought no commitments.

By Sam Metz, Will Weissert, Julia Frankel and Cara Anna, AP

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US bombs key Iranian island amid oil concerns

President Trump said U.S. forces “totally obliterated" every military target on Iran's oil hub, Kharg Island.

3 days ago

The US Navy decommissioned Middle East minesweepers last year. Here’s what they did.

Four Avenger-class mine countermeasure ships stationed in Bahrain were decommissioned in 2025 after each serving for over 30 years.

4 days ago

Navy to commission ship named after Medal of Honor recipient

USS Harvey C. Barnum Jr. will honor a Marine Corps veteran for his service during the Vietnam War.

By Cristina Stassis

4 days ago

Facing death 275 feet beneath the sea, this pioneering naval diver earned the Medal of Honor

For more than two hours, Frank Crilley struggled to save his entangled shipmate below the sea.

By Jon Guttman

4 days ago

Lawmakers seek coverage for expedited fertility care under PACT Act

New legislation would speed coverage for fertility treatments without requiring veterans to prove their infertility was directly tied to military service.

By Patricia Kime

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