A defense official said Tuesday that the change in the schedule of the USS Harry S. Truman, and the five American warships accompanying it, reflects the need for a persistent presence in Europe.
The Navy did not disclose where the strike group was headed, but said that it would complete operations across the globe fostering maritime security and stability.
Paladins light up the sky in Poland, sailors work on C-2A Greyhounds n the Atlantic, Marine drill instructors greet new recruits at Parris Island and more in this week's Frontline Photos.
USS Lassen steams in the Atlantic, CH-53E maintenance at Fallon, fast-rope from a CH-47 at the African Lion exercise, and more in this week's Frontline Photos.
The carrier completed a first-ever extended carrier incremental availability. It entered Norfolk Naval Shipyard, Va., in July after its third deployment in four years.
President Biden was right to end the Afghanistan War and withdraw our troops, regardless of the advice of generals, says the author of this commentary.
Best military photos of the week: F-35B refuel from a KC-10 Extender, Air Force Special Tactics HALO jumps, homecoming for a guided-missile destroyer crew and more.