U.S. Navy

Admiral picked to lead Navy is retiring after his judgment is called into question

By Robert Burns, Associated Press

Officials said Adm. William Moran recently took public affairs counsel from a former public affairs adviser who was removed from his position for drinking and fraternizing with junior officers.

Why Trump’s Fourth of July event is complicated for the U.S. military

President Trump has been yearning for a large-scale military display since he took office. With this year’s Fourth of July celebration, which includes tanks, fighter jets and the Blue Angels, he gets his wish -- but not without criticism. The…

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Navy picks first female leader of War College after removing president

By Associated Press

The Navy has named the first female leader of the U.S. Naval War College after removing the college president who is under investigation.

U.S. Navy will now allow women to wear ponytails, other longer hairstyles

By Jennifer McDermott, Associated Press

It reverses a policy that long forbade women from letting their hair down.

After the Texas church shooting, will the military fix how it reports crime?

By A.C. Thompson and T. Christian Miller, ProPublica

The Air Force and the military’s other armed services have known for years there were widespread problems with their reporting procedures.

News Wrap: House GOP scramble to finalize tax plan

By PBS News Hour

In our news wrap Wednesday, House Republicans are scrambling to finalize a plan to cut taxes after delaying the release of the bill to buy an extra day of negotiations. President Trump said he would be standing beside them when…

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LISTEN: What Americans heard in mysterious sonic attacks in Havana

By Josh Lederman and Michael Weissenstein, Associated Press

The Associated Press has obtained a recording of what some U.S. Embassy workers heard in Havana in a series of unnerving incidents later deemed to be deliberate attacks.

Do U.S. Navy collisions weaken our defense against a North Korean missile attack?

By Kristen Doerer

Two U.S. Navy ships, previously tasked with patrolling the Pacific are now out of commission. What does this mean for our missile defense capability?…

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.

U.S. Navy ship fired warning shots at Iranian boats

By Robert Burns, Associated Press

WASHINGTON — A U.S. Navy destroyer fired multiple warning shots at Iranian patrol boats as they sped toward the destroyer at the entrance to the Persian Gulf, two U.S. defense officials said.