‘We had mission and purpose:’ A chat with the CO of the USS Eisenhower
The commanding officer of the Mighty Ike aircraft carrier sat down with Navy Times to discuss the Red Sea, long deployments and maintaining sailor morale.
By Diana Stancy
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Here are the munitions Navy jets used for first time against Houthis
Fighter jets flying off the aircraft carrier Dwight D. Eisenhower used a variety of munitions for the first time ever in combat, according to the Navy.
By Diana Stancy
Naval aviator becomes first American woman to secure air-to-air kill
The incident was one of more than 20 where Strike Fighter Squadron 32 deployed air-to-air missiles against Iran-backed Houthi one-way attack drones.
By Diana Stancy
USS Eisenhower back in Norfolk following historic, extended deployment
While underway, the Ike carrier and its strike group shot down a barrage of Iran-backed Houthi drones and missiles on a regular basis.
By Diana Stancy
Navy pilots return after months of fighting Houthi attacks in Red Sea
The fighting against Houthi rebels in the Middle East has become the most intense running sea battle the Navy has faced since WWII.
By Ben Finley
Opinion
Navy should hit back harder against Houthi online disinformation
Our guest opinion writer argues the Pentagon should do more to defend against online lies and disinformation spread by the Houthis and their allies.
By Max Lesser