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USS Harry Truman carrier strike group stays in Mediterranean amid Ukraine, Russia fears

A defense official said Tuesday that the change in the schedule of the USS Harry S. Truman, and the five American warships accompanying it, reflects the need for a persistent presence in Europe.

By Lolita C. Baldor, The Associated Press

3 years ago

Navy chief killed in forklift accident at Norfolk

The accident occurred Oct. 16 on a Naval Station Norfolk pier.

By Geoff Ziezulewicz

5 years ago

How a junior officer’s horrific death sparked reforms in Navy RHIB operations

Ensign Sarah Mitchell didn't die in vain.

By Geoff Ziezulewicz

6 years ago

A tale of two tours — both now in the books

After spending 209 days deployed, The Sullivans arrived at Florida’s Naval Station Mayport. Sister destroyer Jason Dunham was gone 202 days before pulling into Naval Station Norfolk.

By Mark D. Faram

6 years ago

UN investigators check weapons seized by Navy warship

On Thursday U.N. inspectors boarded the American guided-missile destroyer, to examine the more than 2,500 guns the crew seized in late August and determine if suspicions are true that the weapons originated in Iran.

By Lolita C. Baldor, The Associated Press

7 years ago

US Navy now says over 2,500 assault rifles were seized from Persian Gulf boats

The U.S. Navy says a recent arms seizure from small ships near war-torn Yemen netted over 2,500 Kalashnikov assault rifles.

7 years ago