While underway, the submarine steamed nearly 36,000 nautical miles and conducted port calls in Grøtsund, Norway, and Rota, Spain. Convicted defense contractor Leonard “Fat Leonard” Francis is facing extradition to the United States as part of the Venezuelan prisoner swap. By Lolita C. Baldor
4 months ago Sailors in the information systems technician rating on submarines will convert into new ratings to facilitate “mastery” in one area of expertise. The Ford’s roughly 5,000 sailors have been waiting for a Pentagon decision on whether they would get to go home for the holidays. Some enlisted recruiters in the pay grades E-4 through E-8 are now eligible for up to $500 a month in assignment incentive pay, according to the Navy. Lt. Ridge Alkonis had been serving a three-year prison sentence in Japan after pleading guilty to the negligent driving deaths of two locals in 2021. As perilous as the state of affairs may seem, things might soon get dramatically and demonstrably worse with sequestration, the Navy secretary argues. By Carlos Del Toro
5 months ago The attack drone was headed toward the Mason and was shot down in self defense, but officials said they were not sure if the U.S. warship was the target. The homeport shift is part of the Navy’s broader plan to bolster its destroyer presence in Europe from four to six vessels. Officials say a lighter vest would cut down on overheating issues and reduce back and neck injuries. Load More