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US Navy April 24, 2020

US Navy could detect Iranian missiles and small boats from beyond the horizon

While any kind of U.S. first attack or pre-emptive strike on Iranian small boats in the Persian Gulf area seems extremely unlikely if not completely off the table, Navy ships, drones, radar and other kinds of sensor systems are engineered to detect, see and target Iranian threats at safe distances -- to prepare and be ready in case an attack or counter-strike on Iran is needed.  

Coronavirus April 24, 2020

Warship in USS Theodore Roosevelt strike group has coronavirus outbreak

Another warship at sea in the USS Theodore Roosevelt strike group has coronavirus cases on board, a Pentagon spokesman announced Friday. 

Coronavirus April 23, 2020

USS Theodore Roosevelt's entire crew has been tested for coronavirus; over 800 positive, officials say

U.S. Navy officials announced on Thursday that the entire crew of the aircraft carrier, USS Theodore Roosevelt was tested for the novel coronavirus, and over 800 samples came back positive. 

US Navy April 23, 2020

US Navy ships authorized to 'destroy' Iranian threats if needed: How would they do it?

Interceptor missiles, attack drones, deck-mounted guns, electronic warfare weapons and even lasers could quickly be called upon by U.S. Navy commanders to destroy Iranian forces in the Persian Gulf - should provocations, hostile actions or attacks require a lethal response.

OPINION April 23, 2020

Rebecca Grant: Trump warns Iran — the reasons tensions are rising in Persian Gulf

All indications show Iran is gearing up for more mischief, as Iran tries to scare the world into easing up on the U.S.-led maximum pressure sanctions.

US Navy April 16, 2020

USNS Comfort tackling 'complex' coronavirus challenge on mission to New York

Capt. Patrick Amersbach, Commanding Officer of the USNS Comfort describes the ship’s mission to New York as the city attempts to control the coronavirus outbreak.

Coronavirus April 16, 2020

USNS Comfort commander describes how Navy doctors save lives aboard the hospital ship

It is a ‘doctor-to-doctor’ transfer, as COVID-19 patients move from local New York area hospitals to the Navy’s USNS Comfort, often clinging to life through a mobile ventilator.

US Navy April 16, 2020

US Navy claims Iran's Navy taunts ships in Persian Gulf

Six US Navy vessels conducting drills with US Army Apache attack helicopters in international waters off Iran Wednesday were repeatedly harassed by 11 Iranian Islamic Revolutionary Guard Navy vessels, the US Navy’s 5th Fleet reported.

Coronavirus April 15, 2020

Dozens of COVID-19 patients discharged from USNS Comfort after recovery, Navy says

Small groups of COVID-19 patients have now been discharged from the Navy’s USNS Comfort in New York City after recovering from the virus, service officials tell Warrior.

America Together April 10, 2020

Navy helicopters deliver respirators to protect crew aboard USNS Comfort

Navy helicopters are delivering respirators to health care crew members on board the USNS Comfort now treating patients in support of COVID-19 response efforts in the New York City area, Navy officials said.  

Asian Cuisine April 8, 2020

Ex-USS Cole commander on USS Theodore Roosevelt controversy: 'There was a failure in the chain of command'

There was a failure in the chain of command in the U.S. Navy throughout the Pacific area, former USS Cole Commander Kirk Lippold said Tuesday.