USS Nimitz waves goodbye to San Diego for likely final deployment
The Nimitz aircraft carrier, commissioned in 1975, was designed for a 50-year service life.
By Riley Ceder
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Second aircraft carrier on the way to join fight against Houthis
The aircraft carrier Carl Vinson is being deployed to the Red Sea, where it will help the Harry S. Truman Carrier Strike Group combat Houthi rebels.
By Riley Ceder
USS Carney responds to multiple attacks on commercial ships in Red Sea
The men and women of the Carney shot down three air drones fired from Yemen and heading in their direction Sunday.
Calls for more oversight, punishment after major military disasters
A senior Democratic senator thinks too many major military mistakes go unpunished or are insufficiently investigated.
US military shoots down missiles and drones in the Middle East
Later Thursday, a U.S. official said there had been an attack near Baghdad’s airport, where U.S. forces are hosted.
By Tara Copp and Lolita C. Baldor, The Associated Press
More US ships head toward Israel and 2,000 troops on heightened alert
On 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 Press
Here’s a look at the military firepower the US is providing to Israel
The buildup reflects U.S. concern that the deadly fighting between Hamas and Israel could escalate into a more dangerous regional conflict.
By Tara Copp, AP
Biden vows US resolve to back Israel as USS Ford enters region
The White House confirmed it has already begun delivering critically needed munitions and military equipment to Israel.
By Aamer Madhani and Tara Copp
US military to move a carrier strike group in support of Israel
Defense 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, AP
Iranian Navy shines laser at US helicopter during ‘unsafe’ interaction
“IRGCN vessels shone a laser multiple times at the aircraft while in flight," according to U.S. Naval Forces Central Command.
By Diana Stancy
North Korea fires 2 missiles after US submarine arrives in South Korea
The launches came hours after South Korea’s navy said the USS Annapolis arrived at a port on Jeju Island.
US sending more Navy ships, Marines to Gulf to counter Iran
The deployment is the latest move to increase security in the region in the wake of Iranian attempts to seize commercial ships there.
By Lolita C. Baldor, The Associated Press