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Ford carrier strike group deploys amid Middle East tensions

The U.S. was already planning to deploy the carrier Gerald R. Ford when U.S. warplanes bombed three Iranian sites early Sunday to support Israel’s goals.

2 weeks ago

USS Oscar Austin crew awarded combat action ribbon for Red Sea actions

The destroyer provided combat support to the Harry S. Truman Carrier Strike Group in the Red Sea.

4 weeks ago

USS Harry S. Truman returns to US after months of battling Houthis

The Truman saw continuous action for over 50 days, conducting precision airstrikes and launching missiles while under constant fire from Houthi militants.

By Zita Ballinger Fletcher

5 weeks ago

Starlink, Oura Rings to help monitor sailor fatigue underway

When the Gerald R. Ford Carrier Strike Group gets underway this year, 1,600 sailors will embark on the largest volunteer study of crew fatigue to date.

By Hope Hodge Seck

6 weeks ago

Maintenance costs will spike as militaries add advanced planes: Report

Advanced jets like the F-35 have stealth coatings, unique materials and cutting-edge technologies that take more work to maintain, driving up costs.

By Stephen Losey

7 weeks ago

VA drops secondary review rule for community care medical appointments

Congress last year passed legislation designed to simplify the process for veterans seeking medical help outside the VA health care system.

By Leo Shane III

8 weeks ago