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By David Roza Jul 12, 2020

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17 sailors, 4 civilians injured in USS Bonhomme Richard fire

The Navy confirmed that local, base and shipboard fire fighting teams were responding to a fire aboard the ship.

By Hope Hodge Seck, Military.com Jul 2, 2020

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The Navy is seeing a huge spike in LSD use in 2020

In the first four months of 2020, investigations related to alleged LSD offenses have increased by 70%

By Katherine Hafner, The Virginian-Pilot Apr 21, 2020

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‘Very easy to get down and be exhausted’ — On the front line aboard the USNS Comfort

"We’ve worked weeks and weeks without a day off ... this is unlike anything we’ve ever seen before.”

By Phil Stewart and Idrees Ali, Reuters Apr 18, 2020

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Why did so many Theodore Roosevelt sailors not develop COVID-19 symptoms? Navy to test crew antibodies to help figure it out

The data could shed light on how the coronavirus spreads undetected, which could help inform the U.S. national response to...

By Erika I. Ritchie, The Orange County Register Apr 18, 2020

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USNS Mercy has treated only 54 patients since arriving in LA. Now it’s sending sailors ashore to help with COVID-19

40 medical crew members will help COVID-19 patients at a nursing home home in LA. USNS Mercy has treated 54...

By David Roza Apr 17, 2020

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

The sailor was reportedly caught on security camera footage while leaving his room but was stopped before he could leave...

By Jeff Himler, Tribune-Review, Greensburg, Pa. Apr 13, 2020

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‘We just kind of want to go home at this point’ — a Theodore Roosevelt sailor describes quarantine on Guam

“I was mostly worried about my friends on the ship and everyone back home, more than if I was going...

By Andrew Dyer, The San Diego Union-Tribune Apr 10, 2020

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Almost 1 in 10 Theodore Roosevelt sailors tested positive for COVID-19

Of the 92 percent of the crew that has been tested, 447 have tested positive for COVID-19. The Navy is...

By David Roza Apr 3, 2020

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

“Now that’s how you send out one of the greatest captains we ever had!”

By David Roza Apr 2, 2020

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A pandemic is raging, but the Navy still wants your pee

The Navy is still conducting urinalysis, but it's making some exceptions to limit the spread of novel coronavirus (COVID-19)

By Sten Spinella, The Day, New London, Conn. Apr 2, 2020

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26 bipartisan lawmakers urge Navy to gets its sh*t together on COVID-19

The letter was submitted to top Navy officials "to express concern for the health and safety of American sailors and...

By Maureen Maratita, Reuters Apr 2, 2020

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Onshore quarantine of USS Theodore Roosevelt sailors begins in Guam

About 1,000 sailors from the USS Theodore Roosevelt - roughly a fifth of its crew - were under quarantine on...

By David Roza Mar 23, 2020

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Navy OKs beards, turbans, and hijabs worn for religious reasons, though key questions remain

The Sikh Coalition has a few lingering questions for the Navy, which approved the uncovered wearing of a range of...

By David Choi, Business Insider Mar 10, 2020

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The Navy won’t let recruits’ families go to their graduation ceremony because of coronavirus fears

The Navy will "suspend guest attendance at graduation ceremonies to prevent any potential spread of COVID 19 to either Sailors...

By David Roza Dec 23, 2019

News

The Navy is investigating a video that purportedly shows a brawl at the USS Eisenhower holiday party

"While this incident is currently being investigated, the United States Navy does not condone this type of behavior."

By Gina Harkins, Military.com Nov 27, 2019

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Beards ashore: Navy’s personnel boss says he’s open to considering them in future

"We know it's a hot topic, we know many of you want it...I'll be quite honest with you, I get...

By Gina Harkins, Military.com Sep 27, 2018

News

Sailors Who Can’t Deploy Will Now Face Administrative Separation

Editor’s Note: This article by Gina Harkins originally appeared on Military.com, the premier source of information for the military and veteran community. It's official: Sailors...

By Paul Szoldra Sep 25, 2018

Code Red News

‘Green Side’ Navy Docs Now Need To Get Haircuts Just Like The Marines They Serve With

Well, it finally happened. The U.S. Navy has taken away the beloved perk of keeping that long, flowing Navy hair...

By Jeff Schogol Jul 12, 2018

Bullet Points

The Navy Is Finally Coming Out With A New PT Uniform!

Sailors, rejoice! The much-despised yellow (er, “gold”) Navy PT uniform is going the way of bell-bottom trousers. Starting in October,...

By Gina Harkins, Military.com Jul 11, 2018

Lifestyle

The Navy Is Finally Giving Female Sailors A Chance To Let Their Hair Down

Editor’s Note: This article by Gina Harkins originally appeared on Military.com, the premier source of information for the military and veteran community. Female...

By Adam Weinstein Apr 3, 2018

History

The Best List Of The 10 Best Sailors In Navy History

People love lists! Well, web publishers love lists, because you click them and share them, especially if they have funny...

By Adam Weinstein Dec 20, 2017

News

Sailor Stabs Wife, Hangs Self After Returning From Deployment, Police Say

A junior sailor who just completed a six-month deployment on USS Nimitz was found dead with his wife in their...

By Paul Szoldra, Business Insider Aug 1, 2017

News

A Sailor Has Apparently Fallen Overboard And Is Missing In The South China Sea

A Navy sailor has presumably gone missing from the USS Stetham somewhere in the waters of the South China Sea, Defense News...

By James Clark Jun 20, 2017

Health & Fitness

Navy Relaxes PRT Rules For Its Thinnest, Fittest Sailors

Sailors are getting new incentives to stay in shape. The Navy announced June 20 that those sailors who perform in...

By James Clark Jun 2, 2017

News

2 Sailors Toss Ship’s Trash Overboard, But Forget To Cover Their Tracks

If you’re going to do something illegal or unauthorized, here’s a tip: Don’t leave a note. Two sailors aboard the...

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17 sailors, 4 civilians injured in USS Bonhomme Richard fire

The Navy is seeing a huge spike in LSD use in 2020

‘Very easy to get down and be exhausted’ — On the front line aboard the USNS Comfort

Why did so many Theodore Roosevelt sailors not develop COVID-19 symptoms? Navy to test crew antibodies to help figure it out

USNS Mercy has treated only 54 patients since arriving in LA. Now it’s sending sailors ashore to help with COVID-19

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

‘We just kind of want to go home at this point’ — a Theodore Roosevelt sailor describes quarantine on Guam

Almost 1 in 10 Theodore Roosevelt sailors tested positive for COVID-19

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

A pandemic is raging, but the Navy still wants your pee

26 bipartisan lawmakers urge Navy to gets its sh*t together on COVID-19

Onshore quarantine of USS Theodore Roosevelt sailors begins in Guam

Navy OKs beards, turbans, and hijabs worn for religious reasons, though key questions remain

The Navy won’t let recruits’ families go to their graduation ceremony because of coronavirus fears

The Navy is investigating a video that purportedly shows a brawl at the USS Eisenhower holiday party

Beards ashore: Navy’s personnel boss says he’s open to considering them in future

Sailors Who Can’t Deploy Will Now Face Administrative Separation

‘Green Side’ Navy Docs Now Need To Get Haircuts Just Like The Marines They Serve With

The Navy Is Finally Coming Out With A New PT Uniform!

The Navy Is Finally Giving Female Sailors A Chance To Let Their Hair Down

The Best List Of The 10 Best Sailors In Navy History

Sailor Stabs Wife, Hangs Self After Returning From Deployment, Police Say

A Sailor Has Apparently Fallen Overboard And Is Missing In The South China Sea

Navy Relaxes PRT Rules For Its Thinnest, Fittest Sailors

2 Sailors Toss Ship’s Trash Overboard, But Forget To Cover Their Tracks