No one was injured in Saturday's mishap but the ship suffered damage above the waterline, officials said. Department policies mandate waits of up to 30 days for VA care before outside options can be considered. The Coast Guard seized $20 million worth of illegal drugs on Saturday in the Arabian Sea. The guidance will be updated as more information and research data becomes available. Overall overdose deaths also doubled in the Navy and Marine Corps. A provision in the FY23 defense bill calls on U.S. Southern Command to study the feasibility of permanently assigning LCSs to the combatant command. A judge ruled late Monday that the lawsuit doesn't belong in a California court. Officials said they are confident the mishap did not involve the ship's combining gear, an issue plaguing the Freedom-class LCS fleet. The Navy seized an estimated $1 million in drugs this past weekend from smugglers who set fire to their fishing vessel. The Navy’s ramped up presence in U.S. 5th Fleet in the past year has resulted in significantly more weapons and illicit drug seizures. Load More