The George Washington is also poised to return to Yokosuka, Japan, as the Navy’s only forward-deployed carrier later this year. The Navy destroyer Mason shot down an anti-ship ballistic missile over the Gulf of Aden that officials said was likely aimed at a U.S. commercial ship. Meet Personnel Specialist 1st Class Alexander Boston, Military Times' Navy Service Member of the Year. By Navy Times staff
3 weeks ago Where the battle-tested Carney crew is heading next remains unclear, as officials declined to say if the warship is heading home. The practice of noting enemy kills on Navy ships and aircraft dates back to World War II. Conter went on to survive two shoot downs as a pilot during World War II and was later a pioneer of the Navy's SERE program. Sailors and Marines deployed with the group spent nearly nine months deployed before coming home this week. The Pentagon says its data on whether troops are getting three months home for every month deployed is classified. The prospective commanding officer is now stepping in to lead the submarine. The pier to bring aid ashore to Gaza will be operational within 60 days, the Pentagon said. Load More