Tag: United States Navy
8 Sailors in U.S.S. Lincoln Strike Group Attempted Suicide, Navy Says
The aircraft carrier with its crew of about 5,000 sailors has spent more than 300 days at sea.
Iran Exposed How Vulnerable Our Bases Are
The Pentagon must revamp how it positions its troops and equipment amid the proliferation of low-cost drones and precision missiles.
Iran’s Strikes on Base in Jordan Caused Limited Damage, U.S. Officials Say
The latest round of fighting may result in reports of traumatic brain injuries among American service members, officials warned.
Iran’s Attacks Keep the Strait of Hormuz in a Lethal Stalemate
The U.S. military is helping oil get out of the Persian Gulf on tankers, but Iran is still attacking the ships and scaring operators away.
Iran’s State Media Says U.S. Missiles Hit Iranian Oil Tanker Near Kharg
The United States military has not confirmed an attack. The reports came after a barrage of U.S. strikes in retaliation for Iranian attacks on ships and American forces.
The Navy’s Logistical Nightmare in the Iran War
Amid a crew morale crisis, the military has replaced the U.S.S. Abraham Lincoln in the Middle East with another aircraft carrier. Our Pentagon reporter John Ismay, a Navy veteran, explains how the challenges to supply ships in the area will most likely remain the same.
The Navy’s Supply Chain Struggle, and Trump’s Unusual Oil Deal in Venezuela
Plus, a groundbreaking new space telescope.
Iran War Weighs on Virginia Beach Voters in Key House Race
The conflict with Iran is uniquely salient to the Virginia Beach voters deciding which party will win a critical House contest.
U.S.S. Abraham Lincoln Leaves Middle East After Months at Sea in Operation Against Iran
The aircraft carrier has been deployed for nine months, largely in support of U.S. operations against Iran, and is now heading home to San Diego.
Family Members of Sailor Aboard U.S.S. Lincoln Speak Out
The mother and husband of a sailor on the aircraft carrier Abraham Lincoln, which has been deployed to the Middle East for more than eight months, shared their concerns with The New York Times about conditions on the ship.