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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
US troops finish Alaska deployment amid spike in Russian activity
About 130 U.S. soldiers are returning to their bases after being deployed to a remote Alaska island amid a spike in Russian military activity in the area.
‘We had mission and purpose:’ A chat with the CO of the USS Eisenhower
The commanding officer of the Mighty Ike aircraft carrier sat down with Navy Times to discuss the Red Sea, long deployments and maintaining sailor morale.
By Diana Stancy
Walz faces Republican criticism over timing of military retirement
The final months of Walz's service came under scrutiny when Republican vice presidential candidate JD Vance accused him of dodging a deployment to Iraq.
F-35 deliveries resume, but upgrade delays have ripple effects
“Don’t think that the TR-3 problems are over,” said Gen. James Hecker, commander of U.S. Air Forces in Europe.
USS Eisenhower back in Norfolk following historic, extended deployment
While underway, the Ike carrier and its strike group shot down a barrage of Iran-backed Houthi drones and missiles on a regular basis.
By Diana Stancy
After frenetic Red Sea cruise, the salty sailors of USS Mason are home
The warship Mason's crew battled Houthi attacks on merchant vessels and their own ship, according to the Navy.
The Navy’s ongoing carrier conundrum
Ike's latest extended deployment raises questions about whether the Navy's carriers can respond to all the global hot spots where they are required.
By Diana Stancy
The Wasp Amphibious Ready Group deploys to Europe
The group will start out its deployment by taking part in the multinational BALTOPS 24 exercise in the Baltic region.
Eisenhower carrier strike group deployment extended
The strike group, which for months has launched crucial strikes against Houthi rebels, will remain in the Red Sea for at least another month.
By Lolita C. Baldor, The Associated Press