Former USS Howard CO was fired after ‘racially harassing comments’The Navy relieved Cmdr. Cameron Dennis in February, just a few months after he assumed command of the Japan-based warship.By Diana Stancy7 days ago
USS George Washington to deploy to South AmericaThe George Washington is also poised to return to Yokosuka, Japan, as the Navy’s only forward-deployed carrier later this year.By Diana Stancy3 weeks ago
Navy sees boost in new surface tactics experts amid growing demandMore surface officers are looking to become warfare tactics instructors, or WTIs, according to the head of the program's training.By Megan Eckstein5 weeks ago
US Navy making Aegis updates, training changes based on Houthi attacksThe U.S. Navy and Lockheed Martin have developed and fielded software updates for destroyers shooting down Houthi missiles and drones in the Red Sea.By Megan Eckstein6 weeks ago
Navy postpones several modernization programs to pay for operationsThe Navy's fiscal 2025 budget request prioritizes near-term readiness and lethality and delays a number of larger, longer-term modernization programs.By Megan Eckstein7 weeks ago
US mulls deploying Marine security team to Haiti amid gang crisisIn 2010, after an earthquake struck Haiti, fleet antiterrorism security team Marines were sent to assist the Marine guards at the embassy there.By Irene Loewenson8 weeks ago
How the Navy’s current Red Sea clashes parallel the 1980sThe Navy’s moves against the Houthis mirrors the sea service's Middle East operations in the 1980s.By Jonathan Lehrfeld8 weeks ago
February Red Sea recap: A busy month for Navy against Houthi attacksThe Navy destroyed dozens of Houthi drones and missiles in February during a relentless month of engagements with the militant group.By Jonathan Lehrfeld2 months ago
Yemen’s Houthis can still fight despite US-led airstrikesThe Iran-backed Houthis claimed to have shot down a U.S. drone Tuesday.By Jon Gambrell, The Associated Press2 months ago
Navy to establish second surface drone unit this springU.S. Pacific Fleet head Adm. Samuel Paparo announced the new unit at the West 2024 conference in San Diego.By Geoff Ziezulewicz2 months ago
USS Gerald R. Ford leaders look back on maiden (and extended) cruiseHow the brand-new aircraft carrier Gerald R. Ford and its largely green crew found their sea legs together.By Diana Stancy3 months ago
Fired CO of USS Howard got in hot water after ‘unprofessional’ remarksCmdr. Cameron Dennis’ ouster came after a command investigation substantiated allegations that he made “unprofessional comments."By Diana Stancy3 months ago