Amphibious Ships to 'Chase Florence' as 7,000 Troops Stand by for Rescue Ops
The effort activated to support relief and rescue operations after Hurricane Florence hits has swelled to 7,000 troops.
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Lawmakers Blast 'Inadequate' Shipbuilding Budget, 30-Year Plan
Lawmakers criticized the plan as inadequate for a Navy that needs more grey hulls today to meet global requirements.
USS Arlington, Named to Honor 9/11 Victims, Visits NYC
The amphibious transport dock is visiting New York City to participate in Fleet Week for the first time.
Navy Fires Commanding Officer of Amphibious Warship
The Navy commander's superiors lost confidence in her ability to effectively lead sailors and carry out her duties.
Navy to Commission Amphib Designed for F-35s and No Well Deck
Saturday marks the Navy’s move into amphibious assault ships that don’t have well-decks.
US Moves Ships, Bombers Toward Korea Ahead of Olympics
U.S. military officials explained that the military moves represent routine training and scheduled upgrades.
'Not a Truck': Future Amphibs May Carry Fewer Marines, More Lethality
The days of treating amphibious ships like shuttle buses that get Marines to the fight are over.
USS Wasp Enters Pacific Ahead of Historic Deployment With F-35B
The Marines' 5th-generation "jump jet" fighter is about to be deployed aboard a ship for the very first time.
Brother of Victim Honors Navy Warships Named for 9/11 Sites
The Navy ship USS Somerset and its crew serve as a living memorial to the passengers of United Flight 93.
Amid Shortfalls, Most USMC Requests for Ship Training Denied Last Year
The Marine Corps says it needs 38 amphibious ships for missions around the globe; today, it has 32 with nearly half unavailab...
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After PT Deaths, Air Force Weighs Separating Waist Measurement from Fitness Test
The Air Force's top enlisted leader said some airmen go to extremes, even starving themselves, to pass the tape test.
Air Force to Institute New Fitness Requirements for Commanders
Starting next week, commanders will be expected to stay in shape, according to Chief of Staff Gen. David Goldfein.
The Air Force Has Declared War on Hopelessness in the Ranks
Toxic leadership appears to contribute to "hopelessness," according to the top enlisted person and chief of staff.
This Osprey-Style Drone Could Help Marines Protect Navy Warships
The Marine Corps is considering using a massive drone not unlike its MV-22B Osprey to protect ships.
A Missing ID Card Spent 50 Years in Vietnam. Now It's Coming Home
How the card was discovered after 50 years missing is an unlikely story of serendipity.