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Retired 4-star Navy admiral sentenced to 6 years for bribery plot
Retired Adm. Robert P. Burke — once the second-highest uniformed officer in the Navy — declined to address the court before a judge sentenced him Tuesday.
By Michael Kunzelman, The Associated Press
For first time since 1878, Navy taps Marine as top uniformed lawyer
On Saturday, Marine Corps Maj. Gen. David J. Bligh became the newest U.S. Navy JAG.
By Riley Ceder
USS Iwo Jima leaves Norfolk again after returning to avoid storm
The three amphibious ships, which the Navy says are carrying more than 4,500 sailors and Marines, could be seen leaving Norfolk on Sunday.
By Carla Babb
Several sailors treated for minor injuries after USS New Orleans blaze
U.S. Navy crews and the Japan Coast Guard fought the blaze for about 11 hours before extinguishing it Thursday morning.
By Carla Babb
Navy pilot rescued after ejecting from Super Hornet off Virginia coast
The U.S. Navy did not immediately identify the cause of the crash and the mishap is under investigation.
By Riley Ceder
Fire extinguished aboard USS New Orleans
U.S. and Japanese crews extinguished a fire that affected multiple decks aboard the USS New Orleans.
By Carla Babb
She hid an eating disorder and lost her Navy career. It saved her life
Advocates worry the military’s focus on ‘fit, not fat’ is silencing service members who struggle with their body image.
By Noelle Wiehe, The War Horse
Sailors battle blaze aboard USS New Orleans off Japan’s coast
There are no reports of injuries or oil spills as U.S. and Japanese crews continue to fight the blaze.
By Carla Babb
Hundreds of Marines, sailors fortify US-Mexico border wall in Arizona
Five hundred Marines and sailors are reinforcing a border wall in Arizona with barbed and concertina wire.
By Zita Ballinger Fletcher
US destroyers head toward Venezuela as Trump aims to pressure cartels
The deployment comes as Trump pushes for using the U.S. military to thwart cartels he blames for the flow of illicit drugs into American communities.
Navy amphib readiness dips as sailors, Marines deploy for Caribbean
The Marine Corps has said it needs the amphib readiness rate at 80% or higher to complete its missions. It is currently at 41%.
By Carla Babb