Doggone deployment: Navy carriers em-‘bark’ mental health pupsThe Navy is testing out a program to embark therapy dogs aboard aircraft carriers and amphibious assault ships.By Diana Stancy8 weeks ago
William Post, military veteran who invented Pop-Tarts, dead at 96William “Bill” Post, creator of the Pop-Tart, deployed with the U.S. military in the Pacific post-WWII.By Sarah Sicard3 months ago
Senior intel official sexually harassed woman at work, report findsThe overall conduct of William Lietzau created a toxic work environment, the IG report said.By Meghann Myers4 months ago
Austin makes unannounced visit to aircraft carrier Gerald R. FordDefense Secretary Lloyd Austin ordered the aircraft carrier Gerald R. Ford to sail closer to Israel the day after the Oct. 7 attacks by Hamas.By Tara Copp, AP5 months ago
When will the USS Gerald R. Ford carrier strike group come home?The carrier and its armada left the East Coast in May.By Geoff Ziezulewicz6 months ago
Confederate military relics unearthed in South Carolina river cleanupCannonballs, a sword blade and a wagon wheel are among the artifacts found in the Congaree River.6 months ago
Ford, Ike carrier strike groups exercise in Eastern MediterraneanThe exercises involved more than 11,000 U.S. personnel who are on station there in case the Israel-Hamas war erupts into a larger conflict.By Geoff Ziezulewicz6 months ago
More US ships head toward Israel and 2,000 troops on heightened alertOn Tuesday, more ships and forces were heading toward Israel, and other troops in the U.S. were preparing to deploy if called on.By Tara Copp and Lolita C. Baldor, The Associated Press7 months ago
Here’s a look at the military firepower the US is providing to IsraelThe buildup reflects U.S. concern that the deadly fighting between Hamas and Israel could escalate into a more dangerous regional conflict.By Tara Copp, AP7 months ago
Eisenhower Carrier Strike Group to deploy to Europe this week“The Dwight D. Eisenhower Carrier Strike Group will depart from Norfolk, Va., in the coming week in line with its standard deployment schedule."By Diana Stancy7 months ago
Israel-Hamas war reveals challenges to US pullback in Middle EastDefense analysts say the U.S. may face challenges in extracting American forces from the region in the wake of Hamas' attack on Israel.By Geoff Ziezulewicz7 months ago
US military to move a carrier strike group in support of IsraelDefense Secretary Lloyd Austin says he's ordered the Ford carrier strike group to sail to the Eastern Mediterranean to be ready to assist Israel.By Tara Copp, AP7 months ago