Latest "Sailor" stories

Virginia sailor rescues child from drowning at beach

Aviation Electronics Technician Airman Michael Y. Yang was lifeguarding when he noticed a boy struggling in a rip current.

By Diana Stancy Correll

5 months ago

Civilian police officers with the Provost Marshal’s Office, Security and Emergency Services Battalion, Marine Corps Base Camp Pendleton, practice applying handcuffs as part of Law Enforcement Defense Tactics training at the PMO Training Center on Camp Pendleton, Calif., Oct. 8, 2019.

Suspected prowler turns out to be Navy sailor who deserted in 1978

Airman Apprentice Antonio D. Miller, who ditched his unit back in 1978, tried to pass himself off as his brother. The problem: His brother died in 2010.

By Geoff Ziezulewicz

11 months ago

Feds convict sailor for machine gun and grenade launcher possession

Agents also found two anti-tank missile launchers at his home, according to the Justice Department.

By Geoff Ziezulewicz

14 months ago

Navy reports progress in clearing DD-214 backlog

The service released a plan to address such issues this summer.

By Geoff Ziezulewicz

14 months ago

How a 12-year-old tricked the Navy into letting him fight in WWII

Calvin Graham enlisted at 12 but was discharged when his real age was discovered.

By Sarah Sicard

14 months ago

Sailor busted for using a duffel bag dummy passenger in carpool lane

In which a PO3 attains legendary status.

By Geoff Ziezulewicz

15 months ago