USS Nimitz returns home for likely last time before retirement
The aircraft carrier is set to return to Naval Station Norfolk, Virginia, and be decommissioned in 2026 after 50 years of service.
By Riley Ceder
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Vietnam nears completion of militarized South China Sea outposts
Vietnam has revved up South China Sea land reclamation efforts this year, beginning construction on eight previously untouched Spratly Islands features.
By Govi Snell
Super Hornet, Iranian drone nearly collide over carrier Nimitz
The pilot had to take evasive measures when the drone came within 100 feet of the Super Hornet over the central Persian Gulf.
By Tara Copp, AP
MEDAL: Chinese navy helps search for missing American sailor
Props to the Chinese navy for helping the U.S. sea service out after a sailor from the destroyer Stethem went missing and presumed overboard on Aug. 1.
By Military Times Editors
Up to 1,100 chiefs face involuntary return to sea duty
Navy officials are reviewing every senior enlisted sailor's job assignment and may issue involuntary orders back to sea. Here's the details.
By Mark D. Faram
Why involuntary orders for chiefs are necessary
Fleet Master Chief Russell Smith explains the Navy's reasoning for sending chief petty officers back to sea early.
By Fleet Master Chief Russell Smith
Navy identifies missing Stethem sailor
The Japan-based Stethem was underway in the South China Sea when the sailor was reporting missing at about 9 a.m. local time Tuesday.
Chinese Navy aiding US, Japan in search for missing American sailor
Two PLAN frigates shadowing Stethem, which is being assisted by two Japan Maritime Self-Defense Force ships, are now also aiding the recovery effort.
By David B. Larter
Destroyer sailor missing, presumed overboard in the South China Sea
A sailor from the destroyer Stethem is missing in the South China Sea, U.S. Pacific Fleet confirmed Tuesday, triggering a search-and-rescue operation inside the contested waters.
By David B. Larter