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'Nothing Off the Table': Pentagon Won't Rule Out Reinstating Fired Navy Captain
The Navy has completed its investigation into Crozier, though the results have not been made public.
Hundreds of Marines Arrive in Guam to Help Virus-Stricken Carrier Crew
About 230 Marines and sailors arrived in Guam this week to support members of the aircraft carrier Theodore Roosevelt.
After Week of Navy Chaos, SecNav and CNO Seek to Reassure Sailors
The service's top leaders issued separate force-wide messages pledging to keep sailors and their families safe.
Roosevelt Sailor with COVID-19 Found Unresponsive in Guam
The sailor is a member of the crew of the carrier Theodore Roosevelt, which reported its first cases of COVID-19 on March 24.
Modly Resigns as Acting SecNav Amid Backlash Over Carrier Captain's Firing
Modly submitted his resignation letter to Defense Secretary Mark Esper on Tuesday.
Modly's Final Message to the Fleet: 'I Lost Situational Awareness'
Thomas Modly, who resigned from his position on Tuesday, told sailors and Marines they are justified in being angry with him.
More than Half the Navy's Coronavirus Cases Are on the Carrier Theodore Roosevelt
Nearly 300 sailors on the carrier Theodore Roosevelt have tested positive for the disease caused by the novel coronavirus.
Acting SecNav’s Public Apology Was Ordered by Defense Secretary Mark Esper
Defense Secretary Mark Esper told the Navy's top civilian leader to apologize for his controversial and divisive speech.
Veterans in Congress Call for Acting SecNav’s Resignation After Controversial Firing
The acting Navy secretary who removed a popular commanding officer from his position last week is facing growing criticism.
Modly Apologizes to Fired Captain and Carrier Crew After Trump Hints at Intervention
"Let me be clear," Modly said. "I do not think Captain Brett Crozier is naïve nor stupid."
'Too Naive or Too Stupid:' Acting SecNav Slams Fired Captain in Speech to Crew
The Navy's top civilian leader addressed the crew of a carrier days after firing their beloved commanding officer.
President Trump Says He Might Intervene in Fired Navy Captain's Case
Trump said Crozier "did a bad thing" by sending the letter, but added that "people have bad days."
Fired Navy Carrier Captain Has Tested Positive for COVID-19: Report
The New York Times cited two Naval Academy classmates of Capt. Brett Crozier.
The Marine Corps' 1st New Littoral Regiment Will Be Headquartered in Japan
The first new unit the Marine Corps will design to fight in contested maritime spaces will be based in the Asia-Pacific.
Carrier Commanding Officer Fired Over Plea for Resources that Went Public
The captain of a coronavirus-stricken aircraft carrier who pleaded for help has been relieved of command.
Military News
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A-10 Makes Emergency Belly Landing at Moody Air Force Base
An A-10 Thunderbolt II made a belly landing at Moody Air Force Base, Georgia, after its pilot declared an emergency .
DoD Considers Stop-Loss Order to Maintain Troop Levels During Pandemic
The Pentagon is looking at the possibility of "stop-loss" orders to aid the fight against the coronavirus.
Roosevelt Sailor with COVID-19 Found Unresponsive in Guam
The sailor is a member of the crew of the carrier Theodore Roosevelt, which reported its first cases of COVID-19 on March 24.
The Marine Corps Wants to Transform JLTVs into Aircraft-Killing Trucks
Marine Corps Systems Command recently invited defense firms to submit ideas for creating the Direct Fire Defeat System.
'Terrible, Tragic Mistake:' Top General Warns Enemies Not to Test US Military Readiness
The chairman of the Joint Chiefs of Staff warned adversaries Thursday against "taking advantage" during the pandemic.
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Army News
More Than 25,000 Former Soldiers Have Now Volunteered to Return to Duty
Now, the service is working to process the horde of volunteers, ensuring those it takes are properly qualified and certified.
Army's Seattle Field Hospital Closes After 3 Days, Without Treating a Single Patient
The field hospital set up by the Army in Seattle's pro football stadium is shutting down without ever seeing a patient.
Army Designs New Camera Drones to Be Fired from Grenade Launchers
Army scientists have created a reconnaissance drone that soldiers will be able to fire from their 40mm grenade launchers.
Navy News
Watch an F/A-18 Super Hornet Pull Off an Insanely-Low Flyby for 'Top Gun: Maverick'
New footage from the “Top Gun: Maverick” film crew shows a Blue Angel F/A-18 Super Hornet conducting a super-low flyby over...
'Nothing Off the Table': Pentagon Won't Rule Out Reinstating Fired Navy Captain
The Navy has completed its investigation into Crozier, though the results have not been made public.
11 Hilarious Navy Memes That Are Freaking Spot On
When your level of saltiness is off the f**king charts.
Air Force News
Head of Global Strike Command Wants to Make Air Force Bombers Even More Lethal
The Air Force plans to have 165 to 175 bombers in its inventory once the B-21 Long Range Strike Bomber comes online.
Some Airmen Are Being Grouped in ‘Pods’ to Limit Coronavirus Spread
Some U.S. Air Force units have instituted a buddy system that groups individuals into cohorts.
A-10 Makes Emergency Belly Landing at Moody Air Force Base
An A-10 Thunderbolt II made a belly landing at Moody Air Force Base, Georgia, after its pilot declared an emergency .
Marine Corps News
Hundreds of Marines Arrive in Guam to Help Virus-Stricken Carrier Crew
About 230 Marines and sailors arrived in Guam this week to support members of the aircraft carrier Theodore Roosevelt.
The Marine Corps Wants to Transform JLTVs into Aircraft-Killing Trucks
Marine Corps Systems Command recently invited defense firms to submit ideas for creating the Direct Fire Defeat System.
Infantry Marines Are Now Getting Lighter, More Streamlined Body Armor
The Marine Corps has started fielding a new plate carrier vest that features a more streamlined cut
Coast Guard News
Sunken Southern California Tall Ship Will Be Demolished
A tall ship that sank at its dock in Dana Point will be demolished because there is no safe way to lift and salvage it.
Coast Guard Orders Cruise Companies to Form Medical Plans
The Coast Guard has determined that crew members on cruise ships in Galveston, Texas present a public health risk.
Coast Guard Ship Plays ‘World’s Largest Claw Game’ to Get Sunken Buoy out of Lake Michigan
According to the Facebook post, crews locate the buoy by dragging a grapple across the lakebed until the line tightens.