Two US counter-mine ships based in the Middle East are now in Singapore, Navy says
The USS Santa Barbara and USS Tulsa, which are homeported in Bahrain, arrived in Singapore this week.
By Riley Ceder
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Number of US troops wounded in war against Iran rises to about 200
The U.S. military’s Central Command said the vast majority of those wounded had suffered minor injuries and 180 troops had already returned to duty.
By Phil Stewart and Idrees Ali, Reuters
The US Navy decommissioned Middle East minesweepers last year. Here’s what they did.
Four Avenger-class mine countermeasure ships stationed in Bahrain were decommissioned in 2025 after each serving for over 30 years.
By Riley Ceder
Select naval flight officers, aviators eligible for $120,000 retention bonus
TAR naval aviators and naval flight officers with the rank of commander who have screened for aviation milestone command are eligible for the bonus.
US has destroyed entire class of Iranian warships, CENTCOM commander says
The U.S. had struck more than 60 Iranian ships, according to U.S. Central Command Commander Adm. Brad Cooper.
By Riley Ceder
US destroys 16 Iranian mine-laying boats, CENTCOM claims
The claim was made amid mounting concern that the Islamic Republic was preparing to deploy mines in the crucial waterway.
By Tanya Noury