The aircraft carrier Theodore Roosevelt is leaving the Middle EastThe carrier has been operating alongside the Abraham Lincoln in recent weeks amid fears of war breaking out between Israel and Iran.By Lolita C. Baldor, The Associated Press8 weeks ago
USS Abraham Lincoln arrives in Middle EastThe Abraham Lincoln is outfitted with F-35C and F/A-18 Super Hornet fighter jets and will replace the aircraft carrier Theodore Roosevelt.By Diana Stancy3 months ago
US deploys submarine, accelerates carrier strike group to Middle EastThe moves come as the U.S. and allies push for Israel and Hamas to achieve a cease-fire agreement that could help calm soaring tensions in the region.By Lolita C. Baldor3 months ago
US Navy jets sent to base in Middle East to bolster Israel defenseAround a dozen F/A-18 Super Hornets were sent to an undisclosed location to help defend Israel from possible attacks by Iran and its proxies.By Lolita C. Baldor, The Associated Press3 months ago
US to boost military presence in Middle East amid growing tensionsThe U.S. Defense Department will move a fighter jet squadron to the Middle East and maintain an aircraft carrier in the region.By Lolita C. Baldor, The Associated Press and Tara Copp, AP3 months ago
Pentagon IDing units that could deploy in response to Israel-Hamas warThe Pentagon has not determined how long certain troop movements in support of Israel will last.By Meghann Myers13 months ago