Apr 09 U.S. carrier strike group heads toward W. Pacific near Korea By Associated Press The Pentagon says a Navy carrier strike group is moving toward the western Pacific Ocean to provide a physical presence near the Korean Peninsula. Continue reading
Mar 21 After illicit photo scandal, military seeks new ways to punish bad online behavior By Lolita C. Baldor, Associated Press The Navy and the Marine Corps are considering new ways to punish inappropriate online activity by service members, including posts of "intimate" images on social media sites. Continue reading
Mar 15 Sexual assault reports up at Navy, Army academies By Lolita C. Baldor, Associated Press Reports of sexual assaults increased at two of the three military academies last year and an anonymous survey suggests sexual misconduct rose across the board at the schools, The Associated Press has learned. Continue reading
Mar 02 Watch 3:32 News Wrap: Trump touts plan for naval expansion aboard aircraft carrier By PBS News Hour In our news wrap Thursday, President Trump carried his call for a major military build up aboard a newly built aircraft carrier, where he spoke to a U.S. Navy audience. Also, the U.S. struck hard at al-Qaida militants in Yemen… Continue watching
Mar 01 Senate confirms Zinke as Interior secretary By Matthew Daly, Associated Press The Senate has confirmed Montana Rep. Ryan Zinke as Interior secretary, responsible for more than 400 million acres of public land, mostly in the West. Continue reading
Feb 26 Trump’s choice to be Navy secretary withdraws By Ken Thomas, Associated Press President Donald Trump's choice to be secretary of the Navy, businessman Philip Bilden, said Sunday he was withdrawing from consideration for the post. Continue reading
Dec 10 Trump at Army-Navy game to salute armed forces By Ken Thomas, Associated Press Donald Trump is partaking in one of the nation's most storied football rivalries, saluting U.S. troops at the annual Army-Navy game on Saturday as he prepares to enter the White House. Continue reading
Jun 30 U.S. sailors ill-prepared for Iran encounter in Gulf, investigation says By Robert Burns, Associated Press Weak leadership, poor judgment, a lack of "warfighting toughness" and a litany of errors led to the embarrassing capture and detention by Iran of 10 U.S. sailors in the Persian Gulf in January, according to a Navy investigation released Thursday. Continue reading
Jan 14 Navy leader seeks new ways to support survivors of sexual assault By Robert Burns, Associated Press The Navy's new top officer is launching several initiatives targeting the problem of sexual assault in the ranks. Continue reading
Jan 13 Watch 8:28 What’s at stake for Iran in releasing detained U.S. sailors By PBS News Hour Ten U.S. sailors were released after being held overnight by Iran’s Revolutionary Guard. They were seized when two boats drifted into Iranian waters due to faulty navigation systems. State Secretary John Kerry credited the speedy resolution to improved relations. Chief… Continue watching