Houthi threats continue amid imminent arrival of USS Theodore Roosevelt in Middle East

American forces and their partners in the Middle East destroyed four aerial drones launched by Houthi militants in Yemen over the weekend, ahead of the arrival of the latest Navy carrier strike group in the region.

Ex-engineer in Warner Robins charged with obstructing probe into crash that killed 16 service members

A former employee of an aircraft maintenance company in Warner Robins, Ga., was recently arrested for obstruction of justice and making false statements during a criminal investigation of a fatal military plane crash in 2017 that killed 15 Marines and one Navy corpsman.

RIMPAC exercise tests bounds of 3D printing of crucial parts in real time

The Navy is experimenting with deployed 3D printing during the Rim of the Pacific exercise in pursuit of eventually shortening the supply line for crucially needed parts to mere hours. Stars and Stripes was among media that got an up-close look at several 3D printers that manufacture parts made of metal and polymer.

USS Constitution sets sail in Boston Harbor in honor of Independence Day

The USS Constitution, the world’s oldest commissioned warship still afloat, once again set sail across Boston Harbor on Thursday in honor of Independence Day.

Guided-missile destroyer USS Vicksburg decommissioned in Norfolk

The guided-missile destroyer USS Vicksburg was decommissioned last week in Norfolk, Va.

USS Constitution set to sail in Boston for July 4th holiday 

The USS Constitution will sail through Boston Harbor and perform cannon salutes in celebration of Independence Day on July 4. “Old Ironsides” is the world’s oldest naval warship still afloat and served a vital role in the Barbary Wars and War of 1812.

It’s called Rim of the Pacific, but ships of the Atlantic want in

Personnel and ships from navies across the Pacific sail into Hawaii every two years for the Rim of the Pacific exercise, but some participants come from much farther away.

Virginia Beach city leaders to push for F-35 fighter jets at NAS Oceana

Naval Air Station Oceana is currently home to F/A-18 Super Hornets, but they eventually will be replaced by a more advanced fighter jet: The F-35.

CENTCOM reports 3 Houthi unmanned boats destroyed

U.S. Central Command reported U.S. forces in the Red Sea in a “self-defense engagement” destroyed three Houthi unmanned surface vehicles Sunday.

Ripple effects from construction, maintenance delays of carriers cause housing crunch at Naval Base Kitsap

Delays with the construction of new aircraft carriers and retirement of older nuclear-powered ships are fueling a housing crunch at Naval Base Kitsap, an expensive location at which to serve in the Navy.

CEOs charged with top Navy admiral fight US bribery allegations

Two top executives of a technology services firm charged alongside the highest-ranking Navy admiral ever to face criminal indictment for bribery are fighting the charges, challenging federal prosecutors’ decision to bring what one of their lawyers called a “politically motivated” military corruption case.

2 Navy sailors among motorcyclists killed in chain-reaction crash on I-5 near Camp Pendleton

Two motorcyclists killed in a fiery chain-reaction crash on Interstate 5 near Camp Pendleton on Thursday morning were active duty sailors, the U.S. Navy confirmed Friday.

Blue Angels arrive: Team includes first female pilot

The first female to fly in the U.S. Navy Blue Angels touched down at Cherry Capital Airport Thursday afternoon following a practice run over Grand Traverse Bay.

Advocacy group raising funds to restore, renew Guillen mural at Fort Cavazos

A national civil rights organization is raising funds to restore a mural for Army Spc. Vanessa Guillen outside Fort Cavazos in Texas and add a mural to Navy Petty Officer 3rd Class Brandon Caserta, whose deaths led Congress to reform Defense Department policies on sexual harassment and access to mental health care in the military.

Ship-sinking and ‘experimentation’ ahead as RIMPAC kicks off in Hawaii

This year’s Rim of the Pacific exercise began Thursday in Hawaii, with U.S. Vice Adm. John Wade outlining the warship sinking and 30 “experimentation” events on tap for what is touted as the world’s largest international series of maritime military drills.

After order to leave South Philly, SS United States’ options include being sunk or sold for scrap

An SOS is ringing out from the SS United States in South Philadelphia, which needs to find a new home by September. And if its stewards don’t find a new berth for the vessel, the “Queen of the Seas” may ultimately head to the scrap pile.

Amphibious group enters Mediterranean, USS Eisenhower visits Greece after hard-fought deployment

A Navy amphibious group has entered the Mediterranean Sea ahead of the imminent exit of a carrier strike group that spent much of the year engaged in naval combat at a pace unseen since World War II.

Naval, air drills signal start of first large-scale exercise by US, South Korea, Japan

The United States, South Korea and Japan kicked off their first large-scale exercise Thursday with naval and air drills in undisclosed locations in waters near Seoul and Tokyo, according to the South’s military the same day.

Philippine, US military chiefs meet in Manila aboard 7th Fleet flagship

The USS Blue Ridge, the 7th Fleet flagship, steamed into Manila this month for a port call, its first since 2019, the day after Chinese and Philippine sailors clashed at a disputed reef in the South China Sea.