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All clear at Naval Station Everett after Thursday afternoon lockdown

A suspicious package was found in a vehicle at the base gate at about 1:15 p.m. Thursday.

By Geoff Ziezulewicz

9 days ago

F/A-18 Hornet jet crashes near Marine air base in California

The crash occurred on government property east of the air station at 11:54 p.m. local time Thursday.

By Irene Loewenson

4 weeks ago

Biden taps State Department official to lead Pentagon policy shop

Chollet faces confirmation difficulties, as Republican Sen. Tommy Tuberville has placed holds on Pentagon nominees over the department's abortion policy.

By Zamone Perez

2 months ago

Four US troops wounded in helicopter raid that killed ISIS leader

Injuries to the four service members, as well as one working dog, were sustained when there was “an explosion on target.”

7 months ago

US Navy suspends work at four West Coast dry docks over seismic risks

Three dry docks at Puget Sound Naval Shipyard and one at Trident Refit Facility Bangor will close immediately to allow for more study and mitigation work.

By Megan Eckstein

8 months ago

US Navy considers Cold War-era squadrons to boost readiness

The sea service is poised to establish “surface groups” meant to renew the Navy’s focus on maintenance and training.

By Megan Eckstein

9 months ago