Final Independence-class combat ship delivered to Navy
As a littoral combat ship, the future USS Pierre could inherit a legacy of problems.
By Zita Ballinger Fletcher
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USS Gerald Ford set to deploy amid Israel-Iran conflict
The aircraft carrier is deploying as part of a regularly scheduled deployment, a defense official said.
By Riley Ceder
Naval Academy to graduate the Class of 2020 over a 10-day period
The graduating mids have been off campus since March 6, when the academy dismissed its brigade for spring break.
By J.D. Simkins
Conspiracies falsely accuse an Army reservist of being ‘patient zero’ of coronavirus pandemic
“The Army is providing support to help Sgt. 1st Class Benassi with the public attention," said an Army official.
By Kyle Rempfer
Aircraft carrier Nimitz heads to sea as COVID-19 concerns loom
“Our nation looks to us to be ready to return to sea, to execute our mission, and to support our national security objectives. We are humbled and honored to do so.”
By J.D. Simkins
Pentagon focusing on most vital personnel for virus testing
The first tier of U.S. troops are being tested this month, followed in May and June by the second-highest priority group: forces in combat zones such as Syria, Iraq and Afghanistan.
By Robert Burns, The Associated Press
Best pics of the week: April 26, 2020
The military responds to the coronavirus pandemic, which has affected everything from academy graduations to building field hospitals and mobilizing state National Guard units.
Cadets graduate in scaled-down ceremony after trying semester at Air Force Academy
Nearly 1,000 cadets graduated Saturday from the Air Force Academy in a scaled-down ceremony that capped a trying semester of virtual classes and solitary dorm-room meals due to the coronavirus pandemic.
Naval Academy cancels Class of 2020 commissioning events over COVID-19 concerns
Academy officials said they will provide more information on what the commissioning will look like as it becomes available.
By J.D. Simkins
Nimitz sailor tests positive for COVID-19 as carrier preps for deployment
The sailor is the first individual who has physically been onboard the carrier to test positive.
By J.D. Simkins
Air Force Academy Class of 2020 to graduate early on April 18 over COVID-19 concerns
What that ceremony will look like remains to be seen.
By J.D. Simkins
It costs the Navy $400K per flush to unclog its prized carrier’s oft-congested plumbing
And the quagmire is reportedly no rarity.
By J.D. Simkins