U.S. Navy

Leadership of U.S. command in Latin America changes hands amid scrutiny over boat strikes

By Joshua Goodman, Associated Press

A U.S. Navy admiral who oversees military operations in Latin America handed off command responsibilities Friday as scrutiny increases over the Trump administration's deadly strikes on alleged drug boats in the region.

Navy admiral tells lawmakers there was no 'kill all' order from Hegseth in boat attack

By Stephen Groves, Lisa Mascaro, Associated Press

A Navy admiral commanding the U.S. military strikes on an alleged drug boat in the Caribbean told lawmakers Thursday that there was no “kill them all” order from Defense Secretary Pete Hegseth, but a stark video of the attack left…

U.S. aircraft carrier arrives in the Caribbean in major buildup near Venezuela

By Ben Finley, Associated Press

The nation's most advanced aircraft carrier arrived in the Caribbean Sea on Sunday in a display of U.S. military power, raising questions about what the new influx of troops and weaponry could signal for the Trump administration's drug enforcement campaign in South America.

Navy loses two aircraft from USS Nimitz aircraft carrier within 30 minutes

By Konstantin Toropin, Associated Press

The three crew members of the MH-60R Sea Hawk helicopter were rescued on Sunday afternoon, and the two aviators in the F/A-18F Super Hornet fighter jet ejected and were recovered safely.

WATCH: Trump, Hegseth speak at Navy's 250th anniversary at Naval Station Norfolk

By Josh Boak, Ben Finley, Associated Press

President Donald Trump did not let the government shutdown interfere with a stop in Norfolk, Virginia, on Sunday to salute the Navy as it celebrates its 250th anniversary — using his speech to praise both the Navy and himself.

Venezuela says U.S. warship raided a tuna boat as tensions rise in the Caribbean

By Associated Press

Personnel from a U.S. warship boarded a Venezuelan tuna boat with nine fishermen while it was sailing in Venezuelan waters, Venezuela’s foreign minister said on Saturday, underlining strained relations with the United States.

U.S. deployed 2 warships after Chinese ships collided with smaller Philippine vessel

By Jim Gomez, Associated Press

The United States has deployed two warships to the disputed South China Sea near Scarborough Shoal.

News Wrap: 2 U.S. Navy pilots rescued, 1 injured after Red Sea friendly fire incident

In our news wrap Sunday, the U.S. military says an American fighter jet was mistakenly shot down over the Red Sea in a friendly fire incident, Israeli airstrikes killed nearly two dozen people in Gaza, the Christmas market in Magdeburg,…

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2 U.S. Navy pilots shot down over Red Sea in apparent 'friendly fire' incident, CENTCOM says

By Jon Gambrell, Associated Press

Both pilots were recovered alive after ejecting from their stricken aircraft, with one suffering minor injuries.

Ex-military defense contractor behind Navy bribery scandal sentenced to 15 years

By Associated Press

Leonard “Fat Leonard” Francis was sentenced Tuesday to 15 years in prison for masterminding a decade-long bribery scheme that swept up dozens of U.S. Navy officers, federal prosecutors said.