Joint training prepares US, Japan for aircraft mishaps on Okinawa

U.S. Navy sailors and Japanese emergency responders conducted training at a Navy port on Friday to rehearse their response to a simulated crash of a P-8 Poseidon aircraft with casualties outside a military base on Okinawa.

US Navy sailors sculpt F-35C stealth fighter for Japan’s iconic snow festival

U.S. Navy sailors carved a replica of an F-35C Lightning II for their entry in the 75th annual Sapporo Snow Festival on Japan’s northernmost main island.

Panama disputes US claim that Navy ships will transit canal for free, says it’s open to dialogue

U.S. Navy ships transiting the Panama Canal aren’t entitled to a free ride just yet despite the State Department’s announcement this week saying they would transit the waterway without paying fees, according to the canal’s governing authority.

US, France and Japan prepare for rare 3-carrier exercise in Philippine Sea

A flotilla of about 10 warships, including the USS Carl Vinson and the French aircraft carrier FS Charles de Gaulle, are set to train together in the Philippine Sea, the U.S. 7th Fleet said.

USS Preble successfully tests laser weapon against drones

In the report, the U.S. Center for Countermeasures notes the action for using the laser was for the “evaluation of aircraft-based countermeasures, evaluation of counter-unmanned aircraft systems and development and evaluation of directed energy weapons” among other initiatives.

US Navy helping to build schools, business relationships in Serbia

Next month Navy officials will host a conference in Serbia for businesses to learn about upcoming contracting opportunities. The goodwill created by such projects is an inexpensive way to reach countries that might not be immediately important but collectively would be significant if the U.S. was dealing with a crisis.

Growler’s precautionary arrested landing diverts other Navy flights in Japan

Several U.S. Navy aircraft were diverted to other airfields in Japan after an E/A-18G Growler made a precautionary arrested landing at Marine Corps Air Station Iwakuni, the Marine Corps said.

First military deportation flights from US take off for Guantanamo as sailors help Marines prep for incoming migrants

The first military flights to deport migrants from the United States to Naval Base Guantanamo Bay were slated to take off Tuesday, White House Press Secretary Karoline Leavitt said.

USS Fort Worth sailors honor WWII Navy veteran on her 101st birthday

The crew of the USS Fort Worth gathered Monday to celebrate the milestone birthday of Elsie “Kitty” Rippin, a World War II Navy veteran, who turned 101 years old Friday.

Navy asks sailors for feedback on housing, child care and gyms

The Navy wants to hear recommendations from sailors and their families regarding unaccompanied and family housing, fleet and family support centers, child and youth programs, and morale, welfare, and recreation facilities and activities.