Sailors aboard USS Ronald Reagan prepare to join ‘Three Presidents’ club

Sailors aboard the USS Ronald Reagan will be getting three times the “presidential experience” this summer, and they have the logo to prove it.

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USS New York chaplain honors 9/11 firefighters each night

Aboard the USS New York, the ship’s chaplain, Lt. Justin Bernard, is forging a new tradition specific to the ship’s namesake.

Navy recognizes tribe's connection to California island

The Navy is turning over hundreds of human remains to a California Indian tribe after determining that the band has a historical connection to one of the Channel Islands.

Carter takes command of Navy forces in Japan

Rear Adm. Matthew Carter assumed command of Naval Forces Japan on Sunday, according to a Navy statement.

Pearl Harbor sub commander is relieved of duties

The commanding officer of the Pearl Harbor-based Virginia-class fast attack submarine USS Mississippi was relieved of his duties Friday due to a loss of confidence in his ability to command, the Navy said.

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USS Makin Island returns to San Diego after 7-month deployment

As the USS Makin Island made its way around Point Loma and into San Diego Bay on Wednesday morning, sailors took advantage of the cell phone signal to text loved ones eagerly awaiting their arrival.

Families leap at chance to join USS Makin Island sailors on ‘tiger cruise’

Dozens of friends and family members reunited with their sailors aboard the Wasp-class amphibious assault ship USS Makin Island Tuesday, while others boarded the ship in Hawaii, a week before the end of its voyage.

Senator urges Navy to name ship after decorated W.Va. vet

U.S. Sen. Joe Manchin is urging the Navy to name a ship after Medal of Honor recipient Hershel "Woody" Williams.

Budget could include $2.4 million for encroachment

Concerned about protecting Virginia's military assets, lawmakers are moving toward including $2.4 million in the state budget to reduce urban encroachment around two Hampton Roads airfields.

Board gives Navy OK for dolphins' research trip to Hawaii

A Navy plan to fly four bottlenose dolphins to Hawaii from San Diego in March for sea mine training and research drew some criticism but was approved by the state Board of Agriculture on Tuesday by a 5-2 vote.

Troubled veteran convicted of capital murder in 'American Sniper' slaying

After a nine-day trial and about 2 1/2 hours of deliberation, a Texas jury convicted a troubled veteran of capital murder late Tuesday in the slaying of "American Sniper" author Chris Kyle and another man.

Ex-USS Germantown master chief guilty of sex harassment, cleared of sex assault

The former top enlisted sailor aboard the USS Germantown was found guilty Wednesday at a court-martial of violating a general order related to sexual harassment, but exonerated on more serious sexual assault charges.

‘American Sniper’ Kyle shot with back turned, gun holstered, witness says

A ballistics expert testified Tuesday that “American Sniper” Chris Kyle, a former Navy SEAL considered the deadliest sniper in U.S. history, was shot with his back turned and his gun holstered.

Navy could pay $12 million to clean water in 2 Pa. counties

The Navy could be paying upwards of $12 million to filter contaminated drinking water around former military bases in Montgomery and Bucks Counties.

Senior Pentagon official ordered to testify on why judges forced to move to Gitmo

Air Force Col. Vance Spath agreed to the testimony sought by defense lawyers for the alleged USS Cole bomber, who argue that the order for judges to move to Guantanamo amounts to unlawful command influence.

French carrier Charles de Gaulle joins coalition against Islamic State

A French aircraft carrier has joined the coalition fight against Islamic militants in Iraq, French media reports said.

Prosecution expert: 'American Sniper' shooting suspect not insane

Former Marine Eddie Ray Routh, charged with shooting "American Sniper" author Chris Kyle and another man, was not legally insane, a prosecution expert said, suggesting that Routh may have gotten some of his ideas from the TV show "Seinfeld."

2 US servicemembers make the 1st cut for a trip to Mars

Mars is not a hospitable planet. The average temperature is minus 80 degrees Fahrenheit, the atmosphere is not breathable nor does it provide much protection from radiation. Water is not easily obtained, and the planet is not known to have food. Still, two U.S. servicemembers are willing spend the rest of their lives on the red planet.

Barracks under construction in Bahrain to house junior servicemembers

Barracks being built on Naval Support Activity Bahrain should give the U.S. Navy here the capacity to house most of its unaccompanied E-4 and below servicemembers on base.

Defense rests case in 'American Sniper' murder trial

Eddie Ray Routh did not testify during his trial for capital murder in the shooting deaths of former Navy sniper Chris Kyle and friend Chad Littlefield at a Texas shooting range two years ago.

Search on for AWOL sailor who escaped military custody

Authorities in northeast Florida are searching for a sailor who escaped from military custody in Jacksonville.

Pentagon spokesman Kirby stepping down as Carter begins transition

Rear Adm. John Kirby is stepping down as Pentagon press secretary at the behest of Ashton Carter, the new secretary of defense who was sworn in Tuesday. Kirby, who has been in place since December 2013, confirmed his departure at a briefing Wednesday.

'American Sniper' murder suspect believed Kyle, friend planned to kill him

It was the smell in the air that set off Eddie Ray Routh. He could smell pigs, and cologne, and he knew he was being watched. He felt threatened, so he reached for the 9 mm handgun. Routh, 27, of Lancaster is accused of gunning down former Navy SEAL Chris Kyle and Chad Littlefield in 2013 at a shooting range near Glen Rose, southwest of Fort Worth.

Littoral combat ship to debut at South Korea military drills

The U.S. Navy will send its new combat ship tailored for Asia's shallow coastal waters to join the Foal Eagle military exercises with South Korea next month, drills that North Korea calls a prelude for invasion.

'American Sniper' trial jury hears Routh’s bizarre confession to Texas Ranger

Several hours after he killed decorated Navy SEAL sniper Chris Kyle and his best friend, Chad Littlefield, Eddie Ray Routh gave a bizarre, rambling confession in which he mentioned wolfs, square towns and warlords.