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The US Navy has battled operational tempo ordeals for years. The Iran war exposed the flaws.

Carrier availability and decisions made during the Iran war have exacerbated the US Navy's longstanding struggles with a frenzied operational tempo.

By Riley Ceder and Natalie Oliverio

4 weeks ago

Trump showcases US military in King Charles White House visit

Hundreds of U.S. service members took part in welcoming King Charles III and Queen Camilla to the White House on Tuesday.

5 months ago

Navy report on Truman crash cites fatigue, poor seamanship as factors

The 65-page report details the specific errors that led to the USS Harry S. Truman's collision with a merchant vessel on Feb. 12 near Port Said, Egypt.

9 months ago

Navy releases ‘catastrophic’ findings involving USS Harry S. Truman

The USS Harry S. Truman collided with a merchant vessel and three F/A-18 Super Hornets were lost in a six month span between December 2024 and May 2025.

10 months ago

Despite Taliban amnesty declaration, killings of US allies persist

Our investigation, in partnership with Lighthouse Reports, identified 110 killings of former Afghan National Defense and Security Forces troops since 2023.

By Hope Hodge Seck

11 months ago

Why Truman changed the ‘War Department’ to the ‘Department of Defense’

Just a few months after the conclusion of World War II, President Truman announced his goal to implement a new governing structure for the military.

By Claire Barrett

12 months ago