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iraq drone attack
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One civilian killed in second day of drone attacks on US forces

By Patty Nieberg

Posted on Oct 19, 2023

Chinese nuclear weapons
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China has a stockpile of 500 nuclear warheads, up from 400 last year

By Jeff Schogol

Updated on Oct 19, 2023

Retired Navy pilot says unidentified aircraft ‘far superior’ to anything US could develop in next decade
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Retired Navy pilot says unidentified aircraft ‘far superior’ to anything US could develop in next decade

By Jeff Schogol

Posted on Jul 27, 2023

Capt. John William Kurtz
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Navy captain censured over fatal Marine AAV accident recommended to command aircraft carrier

By Jeff Schogol

Posted on Nov 15, 2022

USS New Mexico
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For the love of God, please stop referring to Navy warships as ‘battleships’

By Jeff Schogol

Posted on Oct 5, 2022

battle flag
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‘Give ‘em hell!’ — Why a Navy aircraft carrier sports an Army-inspired battle flag

By David Roza

Posted on Sep 13, 2022

‘Fat Leonard’ is on the lam: Notorious contractor behind $35 million Navy corruption scandal flees
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‘Fat Leonard’ is on the lam: Notorious contractor behind $35 million Navy corruption scandal flees

By Jeff Schogol

Posted on Sep 6, 2022

How a disaster of the Navy’s own making poisoned thousands of people in Hawaii
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How a disaster of the Navy’s own making poisoned thousands of people in Hawaii

By Haley Britzky

Posted on Jul 1, 2022

The Navy’s deadly helicopter crash is a tragic reminder that troops die off the battlefield too
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The Navy’s deadly helicopter crash is a tragic reminder that troops die off the battlefield too

By Jeff Schogol

Updated on Sep 8, 2021

Why it took us nearly a year to tell the full story of what happened to Navy Capt. Brett Crozier
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Why it took us nearly a year to tell the full story of what happened to Navy Capt. Brett Crozier

By Jeff Schogol

Updated on Mar 8, 2021

3 sailors aboard the USS Theodore Roosevelt test positive for COVID-19
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3 sailors aboard the USS Theodore Roosevelt test positive for COVID-19

By Jeff Schogol

Updated on Feb 16, 2021

The Pentagon throws Navy Capt. Brett Crozier under the bus one last time
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The Pentagon throws Navy Capt. Brett Crozier under the bus one last time

By Jeff Schogol

Updated on Feb 10, 2021

Top admiral condemns extremism after ‘separate incidents’ of hate speech on two Navy ships
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Top admiral condemns extremism after ‘separate incidents’ of hate speech on two Navy ships

By Jeff Schogol

Updated on Feb 10, 2021

The Navy’s $13 billion supercarrier still can’t do the one thing it’s absolutely required to do
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The Navy’s $13 billion supercarrier still can’t do the one thing it’s absolutely required to do

By Jared Keller

Updated on Jan 11, 2021

USS Nimitz ordered to turn the f— around and stay in the Middle East amid Iran threats
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USS Nimitz ordered to turn the f— around and stay in the Middle East amid Iran threats

By Jeff Schogol

Updated on Jan 4, 2021

That time the USS George Washington won the sh*t out of Christmas
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That time the USS George Washington won the sh*t out of Christmas

By James Clark

Posted on Dec 24, 2020

Navy identifies missing sailor from the USS Theodore Roosevelt who was declared dead
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Navy identifies missing sailor from the USS Theodore Roosevelt who was declared dead

By Jeff Schogol

Posted on Dec 14, 2020

Missing sailor from the USS Theodore Roosevelt declared dead
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Missing sailor from the USS Theodore Roosevelt declared dead

By Jeff Schogol

Posted on Dec 13, 2020

Search underway for missing USS Theodore Roosevelt sailor
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Search underway for missing USS Theodore Roosevelt sailor

By Jeff Schogol

Posted on Dec 11, 2020

A woman will take command of a nuclear-powered aircraft carrier for the first time in US Navy history
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A woman will take command of a nuclear-powered aircraft carrier for the first time in US Navy history

By David Roza

Posted on Dec 8, 2020

The USS Nimitz is back in the Middle East amid Iraq, Afghanistan drawdowns
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The USS Nimitz is back in the Middle East amid Iraq, Afghanistan drawdowns

By Jeff Schogol

Posted on Nov 30, 2020

We salute the USS Ronald Reagan for rocking its battle flag on its way back to port
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We salute the USS Ronald Reagan for rocking its battle flag on its way back to port

By Jared Keller

Posted on Nov 18, 2020

2 new cases of COVID-19 reported on the USS Theodore Roosevelt
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2 new cases of COVID-19 reported on the USS Theodore Roosevelt

By James Clark

Posted on Oct 16, 2020

USS Theodore Roosevelt sailor dies of apparent self-inflicted gunshot wound
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USS Theodore Roosevelt sailor dies of apparent self-inflicted gunshot wound

By Jeff Schogol

Posted on Oct 14, 2020

New emails reveal the chaotic final days of Brett Crozier’s command of the USS Theodore Roosevelt
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New emails reveal the chaotic final days of Brett Crozier’s command of the USS Theodore Roosevelt

By Paul Szoldra, Jeff Schogol

Posted on Sep 19, 2020

Navy ends search for missing USS Nimitz sailor
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Navy ends search for missing USS Nimitz sailor

By Jeff Schogol

Posted on Sep 8, 2020

Sailors from the USS George H.W. Bush have COVID-19. The Navy won’t say how many
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Sailors from the USS George H.W. Bush have COVID-19. The Navy won’t say how many

By Jeff Schogol

Posted on Jul 31, 2020

After six months of sickness, death, and turmoil, the USS Theodore Roosevelt’s cruise is ending
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After six months of sickness, death, and turmoil, the USS Theodore Roosevelt’s cruise is ending

By Jeff Schogol

Posted on Jul 9, 2020

The Navy has shamefully made the USS Theodore Roosevelt’s former captain a scapegoat
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The Navy has shamefully made the USS Theodore Roosevelt’s former captain a scapegoat

By Jeff Schogol

Posted on Jun 20, 2020

Navy decides against reinstating Capt. Brett Crozier as USS Theodore Roosevelt commander
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Navy decides against reinstating Capt. Brett Crozier as USS Theodore Roosevelt commander

By Jeff Schogol

Posted on Jun 19, 2020

USS Theodore Roosevelt aviators eject safely at sea
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USS Theodore Roosevelt aviators eject safely at sea

By David Roza

Posted on Jun 18, 2020

More than a quarter of the USS Theodore Roosevelt’s crew contracted COVID-19, Navy says
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More than a quarter of the USS Theodore Roosevelt’s crew contracted COVID-19, Navy says

By David Roza

Posted on Jun 10, 2020

The Navy’s $13 billion supercarrier still doesn’t have working weapons elevators and aircraft launching systems
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The Navy’s $13 billion supercarrier still doesn’t have working weapons elevators and aircraft launching systems

By Jared Keller

Posted on Jun 3, 2020

Navy completes investigation into the COVID-19 outbreak aboard the USS Theodore Roosevelt
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Navy completes investigation into the COVID-19 outbreak aboard the USS Theodore Roosevelt

By Jeff Schogol

Posted on May 28, 2020

13 sailors on the USS Theodore Roosevelt test positive for COVID-19 after recovering from the virus
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13 sailors on the USS Theodore Roosevelt test positive for COVID-19 after recovering from the virus

By James Clark

Posted on May 17, 2020

5 sailors test positive for COVID-19 after returning to the USS Theodore Roosevelt from isolation
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5 sailors test positive for COVID-19 after returning to the USS Theodore Roosevelt from isolation

By Jeff Schogol

Posted on May 15, 2020

SecDef Esper uses the USS Theodore Roosevelt to tout America’s naval supremacy amid the COVID-19 crisis
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SecDef Esper uses the USS Theodore Roosevelt to tout America’s naval supremacy amid the COVID-19 crisis

By Jared Keller

Posted on May 13, 2020

The USS Theodore Roosevelt’s ousted captain has been temporarily reassigned to San Diego
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The USS Theodore Roosevelt’s ousted captain has been temporarily reassigned to San Diego

By Jeff Schogol

Posted on May 6, 2020

New Navy investigation delays decision on reinstating USS Theodore Roosevelt captain
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New Navy investigation delays decision on reinstating USS Theodore Roosevelt captain

By Jeff Schogol

Posted on Apr 29, 2020

Here’s why the decision about reinstating the USS Theodore Roosevelt’s fired captain is taking so long
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Here’s why the decision about reinstating the USS Theodore Roosevelt’s fired captain is taking so long

By Jeff Schogol

Posted on Apr 27, 2020

Navy reportedly recommends reinstating fired USS Theodore Roosevelt captain
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Navy reportedly recommends reinstating fired USS Theodore Roosevelt captain

By Jeff Schogol

Posted on Apr 24, 2020

USS Theodore Roosevelt sailor under investigation for leaving hotel room while under quarantine in Guam
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USS Theodore Roosevelt sailor under investigation for leaving hotel room while under quarantine in Guam

By David Roza

Posted on Apr 17, 2020

Navy identifies USS Theodore Roosevelt sailor who died from COVID-19
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Navy identifies USS Theodore Roosevelt sailor who died from COVID-19

By Paul Szoldra

Posted on Apr 17, 2020

Another USS Theodore Roosevelt sailor with COVID-19 has been moved into intensive care
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Another USS Theodore Roosevelt sailor with COVID-19 has been moved into intensive care

By Jeff Schogol

Posted on Apr 14, 2020

The Harry S. Truman carrier strike group is staying at sea to avoid COVID-19 exposure
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The Harry S. Truman carrier strike group is staying at sea to avoid COVID-19 exposure

By David Roza

Posted on Apr 14, 2020

A USS Theodore Roosevelt sailor has died of COVID-19
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A USS Theodore Roosevelt sailor has died of COVID-19

By Jared Keller

Posted on Apr 13, 2020

The USS Theodore Roosevelt fiasco shows how paranoid the Pentagon is about China
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The USS Theodore Roosevelt fiasco shows how paranoid the Pentagon is about China

By Jeff Schogol

Posted on Apr 12, 2020

The USS Nimitz narrowly avoided a major COVID-19 outbreak, Navy officials say
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The USS Nimitz narrowly avoided a major COVID-19 outbreak, Navy officials say

By Haley Britzky

Posted on Apr 9, 2020

A USS Theodore Roosevelt sailor is in the ICU with COVID-19 as positive cases rise
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A USS Theodore Roosevelt sailor is in the ICU with COVID-19 as positive cases rise

By David Roza

Posted on Apr 9, 2020

Ousted Navy secretary takes responsibility for Theodore Roosevelt fiasco: ‘It’s my fault. I own it’
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Ousted Navy secretary takes responsibility for Theodore Roosevelt fiasco: ‘It’s my fault. I own it’

By Paul Szoldra

Posted on Apr 8, 2020

Yet another aircraft carrier has reported a positive COVID-19 case
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Yet another aircraft carrier has reported a positive COVID-19 case

By Jared Keller

Posted on Apr 8, 2020

Lawmakers call for removal of Navy Secretary over USS Theodore Roosevelt debacle
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Lawmakers call for removal of Navy Secretary over USS Theodore Roosevelt debacle

By David Roza

Posted on Apr 6, 2020

‘He’s definitely a hated man right now’ — USS Theodore Roosevelt sailors react to Navy Secretary blasting their former captain
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‘He’s definitely a hated man right now’ — USS Theodore Roosevelt sailors react to Navy Secretary blasting their former captain

By Jeff Schogol

Posted on Apr 6, 2020

Acting Navy Secretary blasts USS Theodore Roosevelt captain as ‘too naive or too stupid’ in leaked speech to ship’s crew
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Acting Navy Secretary blasts USS Theodore Roosevelt captain as ‘too naive or too stupid’ in leaked speech to ship’s crew

By Jeff Schogol

Posted on Apr 6, 2020

Capt. Brett Crozier has reportedly tested positive for COVID-19 since being removed from the USS Theodore Roosevelt
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Capt. Brett Crozier has reportedly tested positive for COVID-19 since being removed from the USS Theodore Roosevelt

By Haley Britzky

Posted on Apr 5, 2020

Trump blames Capt. Crozier for stopping in Vietnam and calls letter to Navy leadership ‘inappropriate’
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Trump blames Capt. Crozier for stopping in Vietnam and calls letter to Navy leadership ‘inappropriate’

By Paul Szoldra

Posted on Apr 5, 2020

‘Best captain we ever had’ — Watch the crew of USS Theodore Roosevelt give their fired skipper a triumphant send-off
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‘Best captain we ever had’ — Watch the crew of USS Theodore Roosevelt give their fired skipper a triumphant send-off

By David Roza

Posted on Apr 3, 2020

Lawmakers decry Navy firing of USS Theodore Roosevelt captain as an ‘overreaction’ that puts sailors ‘at greater risk’
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Lawmakers decry Navy firing of USS Theodore Roosevelt captain as an ‘overreaction’ that puts sailors ‘at greater risk’

By David Roza

Posted on Apr 3, 2020

Navy fires USS Theodore Roosevelt captain who warned ‘sailors do not need to die’ from COVID-19 in leaked letter
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Navy fires USS Theodore Roosevelt captain who warned ‘sailors do not need to die’ from COVID-19 in leaked letter

By Jeff Schogol

Posted on Apr 3, 2020

Navy captain says COVID-19 is spreading through his aircraft carrier so rapidly that most of the crew needs to get off
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Navy captain says COVID-19 is spreading through his aircraft carrier so rapidly that most of the crew needs to get off

By Jeff Schogol

Posted on Mar 31, 2020

A second aircraft carrier is reportedly facing a COVID-19 outbreak
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A second aircraft carrier is reportedly facing a COVID-19 outbreak

By Jared Keller

Posted on Mar 29, 2020

COVID-19 has taken an entire aircraft carrier out of commission
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COVID-19 has taken an entire aircraft carrier out of commission

By David Roza

Posted on Mar 26, 2020

A coronavirus outbreak aboard an aircraft carrier is one of the possibilities facing the US military
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A coronavirus outbreak aboard an aircraft carrier is one of the possibilities facing the US military

By Jeff Schogol

Posted on Mar 9, 2020

The Navy’s $13 billion supercarrier isn’t ready to defend itself in combat
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The Navy’s $13 billion supercarrier isn’t ready to defend itself in combat

By Jared Keller

Posted on Feb 5, 2020