The passenger, then 18, alleged the bomb threat was a joke.
The change will offer pregnant sailors more choice while filling empty shore duty jobs, according to the Navy.
While the eNavFit system was rolled out in early 2022, it is still encountering problems and was used for less than 20% of evals in 2023.
The buildup reflects U.S. concern that the deadly fighting between Hamas and Israel could escalate into a more dangerous regional conflict.
By Tara Copp, AP
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