Death of Former 5th Fleet CO Stearney Ruled a Suicide
THE PENTAGON — The death of the former commander of U.S. Navy forces in the Middle East has been ruled…
U.S., U.K. Sailors Died Days After Death of Former 5th Fleet CO Stearney
A U.S. and U.K. sailor assigned to U.S. 5th Fleet died suddenly in the days after the Dec. 1 apparent…
Vice. Adm. James Malloy Confirmed to Lead 5th Fleet Following Death of Former Commander
This post has been updated to include Vice Adm. Malloy’s confirmation by the Senate. The Senate has confirmed an admiral…
Vice Adm. James Malloy in Bahrain Ahead of Temporary 5th Fleet Command Assignment
A Navy vice admiral has landed in Bahrain on temporary duty with U.S. 5th Fleet and U.S. Naval Forces Central…
VADM Stearney Takes Command of 5th Fleet; RADM Corey Takes Over PEO Unmanned Aviation and Strike Weapons
Vice Adm. Scott Stearney relieved Vice Adm. John Aquilino as commander of U.S. Naval Forces Central Command and U.S. 5th…
Rear Adm. Scott Stearney Nominated to Lead U.S. 5th Fleet
The Pentagon announced on Thursday the next candidate to lead U.S. 5th Fleet and naval forces in the Middle East.…
Navy Rethinking Suicide Prevention as Rates Across Military Rise
THE PENTAGON — The Navy is rethinking how it addresses suicides after two years of rising rates in the service.…
UPDATED: U.S. 5th Fleet Commander Found Dead in Bahrain
This post has been updated with additional details on the investigation. Vice Adm. Scott A. Stearney, commander of U.S. 5th Fleet,…
Marines’ F-35B Joint Strike Fighter Conducts First-Ever Combat Mission with Strike in Afghanistan
This post has been updated to include additional information from U.S. Naval Forces Central Command. The Marine Corps’ F-35B Joint…
VIDEO: VADM Paparo Takes Command of U.S. 5th Fleet; VADM Malloy to Deputy CENTCOM
A new commander has taken charge of U.S. naval forces in the Middle East as tensions with Iran continue to…