Navy fires USS Santa Barbara commanding officerCmdr. Adam Ochs was relieved of his duties as commanding officer of the USS Santa Barbara due to a "loss of confidence," the Navy announced.By Riley Ceder5 days ago
Venezuelan fighter jets conduct ‘show of force’ near US Navy vesselThe "provocative move," as the DOD called it, comes several days after the U.S. said it struck a Venezuelan drug-carrying vessel, killing 11 on board.By Riley Ceder11 days ago
USS George Washington returns to Japanese homeportThe aircraft carrier, which has been on an Indo-Pacific patrol over the last three months, lost a sailor overboard in July.By Riley Ceder14 days ago
Keel laid for Navy’s second Columbia-class nuclear strike submarineThe vessel will carry multiple nuclear warheads and conduct patrols to deter adversaries.By Zita Ballinger Fletcher14 days ago
Back-to-school, military edition: why August is also admin hellFor civilians, August is a return to structure. For service members and veterans facing bureaucratic deadlines, it often feels like drowning in it.By Clay Beyersdorfer3 weeks ago
USS Iwo Jima leaves Norfolk again after returning to avoid stormThe three amphibious ships, which the Navy says are carrying more than 4,500 sailors and Marines, could be seen leaving Norfolk on Sunday.By Carla Babb3 weeks ago