Doggone deployment: Navy carriers em-‘bark’ mental health pupsThe Navy is testing out a program to embark therapy dogs aboard aircraft carriers and amphibious assault ships.By Diana Stancy7 weeks ago
Vet who killed Iraqi civilian ordered to jail on Capitol riot chargesRichmond was convicted of manslaughter in 2004 for fatally shooting an Iraqi cow herder in the head while serving in the U.S. Army.By Michael Kunzelman, The Associated Press3 months ago
When will the USS Gerald R. Ford carrier strike group come home?The carrier and its armada left the East Coast in May.By Geoff Ziezulewicz5 months ago
Ford, Ike carrier strike groups exercise in Eastern MediterraneanThe exercises involved more than 11,000 U.S. personnel who are on station there in case the Israel-Hamas war erupts into a larger conflict.By Geoff Ziezulewicz6 months ago
More US ships head toward Israel and 2,000 troops on heightened alertOn Tuesday, more ships and forces were heading toward Israel, and other troops in the U.S. were preparing to deploy if called on.By Tara Copp and Lolita C. Baldor, The Associated Press6 months ago
Here’s a look at the military firepower the US is providing to IsraelThe buildup reflects U.S. concern that the deadly fighting between Hamas and Israel could escalate into a more dangerous regional conflict.By Tara Copp, AP7 months ago
Eisenhower Carrier Strike Group to deploy to Europe this week“The Dwight D. Eisenhower Carrier Strike Group will depart from Norfolk, Va., in the coming week in line with its standard deployment schedule."By Diana Stancy7 months ago
Israel-Hamas war reveals challenges to US pullback in Middle EastDefense analysts say the U.S. may face challenges in extracting American forces from the region in the wake of Hamas' attack on Israel.By Geoff Ziezulewicz7 months ago
US military to move a carrier strike group in support of IsraelDefense Secretary Lloyd Austin says he's ordered the Ford carrier strike group to sail to the Eastern Mediterranean to be ready to assist Israel.By Tara Copp, AP7 months ago
New Jersey failed vets in state-run homes hit by COVID-19, report saysA scathing federal report has found New Jersey's two state-run veterans homes were unprepared to keep residents safe during the COVID-19 outbreak.8 months ago
White House looks to get vets, military spouses into health-care jobsA Biden administration task force has already worked to ease veterans' entry into trucking and cybersecurity jobs.By Leo Shane III8 months ago
Navy chief on destroyer Ramage dies on deployment to North SeaThe guided-missile destroyer, part of the Gerald R. Ford Carrier Strike Group, deployed in May.By Geoff Ziezulewicz10 months ago