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USS Harry S. Truman collides with merchant vessel in Mediterranean
The collision “did not endanger” the carrier, as no injuries or flooding were reported, officials said.
By Beth Sullivan
Two US aircraft carriers team with three allied carriers in 6th Fleet
Aircraft carriers George H.W. Bush and Gerald R. Ford are teaming up with three other allied aircraft carriers in the U.S. 6th Fleet.
By Diana Stancy
Albania offers ex-Soviet built naval base to NATO
The Pashaliman base located under the Vlora Bay was built in the 1950s when the Soviet Union brought 12 submarines.
Russian jets endanger US surveillance planes in close call over the Mediterranean, Navy says
“We can confirm that over the course of last weekend, three U.S. Navy P-8A aircraft experienced unprofessional intercepts by Russian aircraft," the Navy said.
By Diana Stancy
Frontline Photos: Feb. 6, 2022
A bird’s eye view, fast-roping with allies, a tough military working dog and more in this week’s Frontline Photos.
Harry S. Truman Carrier Strike Group, NATO allies to launch exercise in Mediterranean
The exercise, which has been in the works since 2020 and isn’t in response to rising tension with Russia, will place the Truman and its carrier strike group under NATO operational control.
By Diana Stancy
Navy launches exercise with North African partners as migrant deaths in the Mediterranean soar
The exercise, one of three regional maritime exercises U.S. Naval Forces Africa conducts, will have 13 nations join this year.
By Diana Stancy
US military picks up distress signal, helps coordinate rescue of 131 migrants in the Mediterranean
A vessel carrying 131 migrants was deflating off the coast of Libya on July 21 when a U.S. unit conducting surveillance received their distress call.
By Harm Venhuizen
COVID-19 may increase risk of miscalculation and conflict with traditional adversaries
“To those who wish us harm, make no mistake: even with the challenges that this disease has brought to our shores, the Department of Defense stands ready to meet any threat and defend our nation.”
By Shawn Snow
See video of a Russian jet intercepting US Navy P-8 Poseidon for second time in less than a week
The Navy said a Russian SU-35 intercepted the P-8 Poseidon twice over the course of 100 minutes as the aircraft was flying in international airspace.
By Diana Stancy
Sailor dies after ladderwell accident on board warship
The Ticonderoga-class cruiser was underway in the eastern Mediterranean Sea about 180 nautical miles west of Souda Bay on the Greek island of Crete.
By Carl Prine and David Larter, Defense News