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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.

7 days ago

Iran remains security threat even after airstrikes, CENTCOM warns

President Donald Trump’s nominee to lead U.S. Central Command said Iran still has 'considerable tactical capabilities' of concern to national security.

By Leo Shane III and Noah Robertson

7 days ago

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.

11 days 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

5 weeks ago

Congressional appropriators criticize VA’s unapproved funding moves

Department leaders shifted about $340 million in budget savings to outside health care accounts without lawmakers' OK.

By Leo Shane III

6 weeks ago

Navy leaders look to expand munitions options as supplies run low

Operations against Houthi militants in the Red Sea have drawn down missile supplies potentially needed for future operations.

By Leo Shane III

7 weeks ago