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‘The Ghost of Kyiv’ is the first urban legend of Russia’s invasion of Ukraine
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‘The Ghost of Kyiv’ is the first urban legend of Russia’s invasion of Ukraine

By Jared Keller

Posted on Feb 25, 2022

Someone hijacked a Navy warship’s Facebook account so they could livestream ‘Age of Empires’ [UPDATED]
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Someone hijacked a Navy warship’s Facebook account so they could livestream ‘Age of Empires’ [UPDATED]

By James Clark

Updated on Oct 7, 2021

One of the Navy’s youngest destroyers is rocking a brand new battle flag at sea
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One of the Navy’s youngest destroyers is rocking a brand new battle flag at sea

By Jared Keller

Updated on Aug 9, 2021

Fired captain of USS Forrest Sherman ‘seemed to just want to break people down,’ investigation finds
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Fired captain of USS Forrest Sherman ‘seemed to just want to break people down,’ investigation finds

By Jeff Schogol

Updated on Jun 23, 2021

We salute the USS Sterett for flying this badass battle flag on the way back to port
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We salute the USS Sterett for flying this badass battle flag on the way back to port

By James Clark

Updated on Mar 1, 2021

Russian fighter jet buzzes USS Donald Cook in the Black Sea [Updated]
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Russian fighter jet buzzes USS Donald Cook in the Black Sea [Updated]

By Paul Szoldra

Updated on Feb 2, 2021

Hundreds of sailors from the USS Chafee moved off the ship due to a serious COVID-19 outbreak
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Hundreds of sailors from the USS Chafee moved off the ship due to a serious COVID-19 outbreak

By Jeff Schogol

Updated on Feb 1, 2021

Destroyer captain fired for allegedly trying to turn a captured AK-47 into a plaque for his ship
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Destroyer captain fired for allegedly trying to turn a captured AK-47 into a plaque for his ship

By Jeff Schogol

Updated on Jan 28, 2021

The Navy is eyeing a brand new destroyer bristling with lasers and hypersonic weapons
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The Navy is eyeing a brand new destroyer bristling with lasers and hypersonic weapons

By Jared Keller

Updated on Jan 15, 2021

Watch the Navy’s beleaguered new stealth destroyer finally loose off a missile for the first time
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Watch the Navy’s beleaguered new stealth destroyer finally loose off a missile for the first time

By Jared Keller

Posted on Oct 20, 2020

We salute the USS Paul Hamilton for flying a Revolutionary War battle flag on its way back to port
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We salute the USS Paul Hamilton for flying a Revolutionary War battle flag on its way back to port

By Jared Keller

Posted on Oct 19, 2020

We salute the USS Kidd for flying the Jolly Roger on its way back to port
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We salute the USS Kidd for flying the Jolly Roger on its way back to port

By Jared Keller

Posted on Sep 23, 2020

Destroyer captain fired amid investigation, Navy says
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Destroyer captain fired amid investigation, Navy says

By Jeff Schogol

Posted on Sep 4, 2020

3 years after the Fitzgerald and McCain collisions, the Navy’s surface warfare community shows few signs of change
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3 years after the Fitzgerald and McCain collisions, the Navy’s surface warfare community shows few signs of change

By Thibaut Delloue

Posted on Aug 20, 2020

The USS Kidd is finally back at sea after six weeks sidelined by COVID-19
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The USS Kidd is finally back at sea after six weeks sidelined by COVID-19

By Jared Keller

Posted on Jun 11, 2020

The USS Kidd’s COVID-19 outbreak is bad and getting worse
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The USS Kidd’s COVID-19 outbreak is bad and getting worse

By Jared Keller

Posted on Apr 27, 2020

The Navy’s futuristic stealth destroyer is finally ready for action, sort of
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The Navy’s futuristic stealth destroyer is finally ready for action, sort of

By Jared Keller

Posted on Apr 27, 2020

Number of positive COVID-19 cases on USS Kidd nearly doubles overnight
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Number of positive COVID-19 cases on USS Kidd nearly doubles overnight

By Paul Szoldra

Posted on Apr 26, 2020

The Navy is fighting another major COVID-19 outbreak aboard a destroyer in the Pacific
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The Navy is fighting another major COVID-19 outbreak aboard a destroyer in the Pacific

By Jeff Schogol, David Roza

Posted on Apr 24, 2020

The Navy’s first stealth destroyer is almost ready for a fight
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The Navy’s first stealth destroyer is almost ready for a fight

By Jared Keller

Posted on Mar 30, 2020

The Navy just installed a laser on a destroyer to counter incoming drones
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The Navy just installed a laser on a destroyer to counter incoming drones

By David Roza

Posted on Feb 22, 2020

Three years after a deadly collision, the USS Fitzgerald is heading back out to sea
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Three years after a deadly collision, the USS Fitzgerald is heading back out to sea

By David Roza

Posted on Feb 4, 2020

USS Decatur CO fired following command investigation
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USS Decatur CO fired following command investigation

By Jeff Schogol

Posted on Jan 17, 2020

Videos show a Russian warship getting way too close to a US Navy destroyer in the Arabian Sea
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Videos show a Russian warship getting way too close to a US Navy destroyer in the Arabian Sea

By David Roza

Posted on Jan 10, 2020

Has justice actually been served for the USS Fitzgerald disaster?
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Has justice actually been served for the USS Fitzgerald disaster?

By James Seddon

Posted on Dec 13, 2019

2 years after the Fitzgerald and McCain collisions, the Navy has no idea if its new ship-driving training is working
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2 years after the Fitzgerald and McCain collisions, the Navy has no idea if its new ship-driving training is working

By David Roza

Posted on Nov 20, 2019

The Navy’s new $7.8 billion stealth destroyer is now delayed for a sixth year, surprising no one
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The Navy’s new $7.8 billion stealth destroyer is now delayed for a sixth year, surprising no one

By Jared Keller

Posted on Oct 10, 2019

Captain of USS Fitzgerald during 2017 collision ordered to appear before a Navy board of inquiry
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Captain of USS Fitzgerald during 2017 collision ordered to appear before a Navy board of inquiry

By Jeff Schogol

Posted on Sep 11, 2019

Navy putting physical throttles on destroyers after touch-screen system contributed to deadly collision
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Navy putting physical throttles on destroyers after touch-screen system contributed to deadly collision

By Jeff Schogol

Posted on Aug 15, 2019

50 sailors on USS John S. McCain honored for their bravery during 2017 collision
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50 sailors on USS John S. McCain honored for their bravery during 2017 collision

By Paul Szoldra

Posted on Jul 11, 2019

Navy: Oh, by the way, we did get a request to hide the USS John S. McCain during Trump’s visit
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Navy: Oh, by the way, we did get a request to hide the USS John S. McCain during Trump’s visit

By Paul Szoldra

Posted on Jun 1, 2019

The White House reportedly asked the Navy to hide the USS John S. McCain during Trump’s Japan visit
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The White House reportedly asked the Navy to hide the USS John S. McCain during Trump’s Japan visit

By Jeff Schogol

Posted on May 30, 2019

Navy dropping charges against USS Fitzgerald’s former CO and tactical action officer for collision
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Navy dropping charges against USS Fitzgerald’s former CO and tactical action officer for collision

By Jeff Schogol

Posted on Apr 11, 2019

The Navy wants to mount a powerful new laser on a destroyer to ‘burn the boats’
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The Navy wants to mount a powerful new laser on a destroyer to ‘burn the boats’

By Jared Keller

Posted on Mar 24, 2019

Navy keeps publicly scapegoating former USS Fitzgerald CO for deadly 2017 collision, his attorneys argue
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Navy keeps publicly scapegoating former USS Fitzgerald CO for deadly 2017 collision, his attorneys argue

By Jeff Schogol

Posted on Feb 13, 2019

Meet Michael Monsoor, The Heroic SEAL Who Is The Namesake Of The Navy’s Newest Ship
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Meet Michael Monsoor, The Heroic SEAL Who Is The Namesake Of The Navy’s Newest Ship

By Jared Keller

Posted on Jan 26, 2019

The Navy’s Secret Investigation Into The USS Fitzgerald Collision Details A Disaster That Was Just Waiting To Happen
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The Navy’s Secret Investigation Into The USS Fitzgerald Collision Details A Disaster That Was Just Waiting To Happen

By Jared Keller

Posted on Jan 14, 2019

Iran Is Sending Its New Homegrown ‘Stealth’ Destroyer To Tangle With The US
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Iran Is Sending Its New Homegrown ‘Stealth’ Destroyer To Tangle With The US

By Jared Keller

Posted on Dec 1, 2018

Navy Destroyer Mourns ‘One Of Our Bright Shining Stars’ After Red Sea Mishap
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Navy Destroyer Mourns ‘One Of Our Bright Shining Stars’ After Red Sea Mishap

By Jeff Schogol

Posted on Jul 10, 2018

USS Fitzgerald Ex-Skipper Headed To Court-Martial; Negligent Homicide Charge Dropped
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USS Fitzgerald Ex-Skipper Headed To Court-Martial; Negligent Homicide Charge Dropped

By Jeff Schogol

Posted on Jun 19, 2018

The Navy Dodged More Terrible Headlines With McCain Skipper’s Guilty Plea
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The Navy Dodged More Terrible Headlines With McCain Skipper’s Guilty Plea

By Jeff Schogol

Posted on May 30, 2018

McCain Skipper Was Fined After Accepting Responsibility For The Collision That Killed 10 Sailors
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McCain Skipper Was Fined After Accepting Responsibility For The Collision That Killed 10 Sailors

By Jeff Schogol

Posted on May 26, 2018

Fitzgerald CO’s Attorneys Claim The Navy Is Trying To Smear Him In Negligent Homicide Case
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Fitzgerald CO’s Attorneys Claim The Navy Is Trying To Smear Him In Negligent Homicide Case

By Jeff Schogol

Posted on May 17, 2018

The Navy Just Called Bulls–t On Reports That A US Warship Is Lurking In Syrian Waters
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The Navy Just Called Bulls–t On Reports That A US Warship Is Lurking In Syrian Waters

By Jeff Schogol

Posted on Apr 10, 2018

USS John McCain’s Former XO Disciplined As Fallout From Deadly Collisions Sweeps Navy
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USS John McCain’s Former XO Disciplined As Fallout From Deadly Collisions Sweeps Navy

By Jeff Schogol

Posted on Feb 15, 2018

Finally, A 7th Fleet Destroyer Mishap That Wasn’t The Navy’s Fault
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Finally, A 7th Fleet Destroyer Mishap That Wasn’t The Navy’s Fault

By Jared Keller

Posted on Nov 20, 2017

Here’s Exactly What Went Wrong In the Final Moments Before The Fitzgerald And McCain Collisions
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Here’s Exactly What Went Wrong In the Final Moments Before The Fitzgerald And McCain Collisions

By Jared Keller

Posted on Nov 1, 2017

People Think Hackers Could Have Caused The McCain Collision. Here’s Why That Makes No Sense
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People Think Hackers Could Have Caused The McCain Collision. Here’s Why That Makes No Sense

By Jared Keller

Posted on Sep 1, 2017

The McCain Collision Was The 7th Fleet’s Fourth Major Mishap Of 2017
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The McCain Collision Was The 7th Fleet’s Fourth Major Mishap Of 2017

By Jared Keller

Posted on Aug 21, 2017

10 Missing, 5 Injured After Navy Destroyer Collides With Oil And Chemical Tanker Near Singapore
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10 Missing, 5 Injured After Navy Destroyer Collides With Oil And Chemical Tanker Near Singapore

By Jared Keller

Posted on Aug 21, 2017

Escape From Berthing 2: The Navy’s Dramatic Timeline Of The USS Fitzgerald’s Fatal Collision
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Escape From Berthing 2: The Navy’s Dramatic Timeline Of The USS Fitzgerald’s Fatal Collision

By Jared Keller

Posted on Aug 18, 2017

The Story Behind A Fallen Marine And The Warship The Navy Named After Him
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The Story Behind A Fallen Marine And The Warship The Navy Named After Him

By James Clark

Posted on Aug 2, 2017

USS Fitzgerald Crash Was Navy’s Fault, Preliminary Findings Reportedly Suggest
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USS Fitzgerald Crash Was Navy’s Fault, Preliminary Findings Reportedly Suggest

By Jared Keller

Posted on Jul 21, 2017

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The Fitzgerald’s Watch Team Could Have Been Mine

By James Seddon

Posted on Jul 14, 2017

Report: USS Fitzgerald Ignored Cargo Ship’s Warnings Before Deadly Impact
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Report: USS Fitzgerald Ignored Cargo Ship’s Warnings Before Deadly Impact

By Adam Weinstein

Posted on Jun 26, 2017

USS Fitzgerald Saved By Crew’s ‘Heroic Efforts,’ 7th Fleet Commander Says
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USS Fitzgerald Saved By Crew’s ‘Heroic Efforts,’ 7th Fleet Commander Says

By James Clark

Posted on Jun 19, 2017

Here’s An Inside Look At The Navy’s Newest High-Tech Destroyer
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Here’s An Inside Look At The Navy’s Newest High-Tech Destroyer

By Sarah Sicard

Posted on Jun 14, 2017

Zumwalt Captain: She’s ‘Like A Very Souped Up SUV’
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Zumwalt Captain: She’s ‘Like A Very Souped Up SUV’

By Brian O'Rourke

Posted on Oct 16, 2016

How A US Destroyer Responds When Someone Shoots At It
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How A US Destroyer Responds When Someone Shoots At It

By Shawn VanDiver

Posted on Oct 14, 2016

US Destroyer Challenges China’s Claims In South China Sea
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US Destroyer Challenges China’s Claims In South China Sea

By Sarah Sicard

Posted on Oct 27, 2015