This story has been updated to include information from Collins’ aunt.
Information Systems Technician 2nd Class Darren Collins, 22, died aboard USS Carl Vinson (CVN-70) Sunday morning, the Navy announced Monday. Read More
Thursday, August 11, 2022
Abraham Lincoln Carrier Strike Group Returns from Indo-Pacific Deployment Highlighted by South China Sea Operations
Friday, August 5, 2022
USS Bulkeley Leaves for Homeport Shift to Rota; USS Delbert D. Black Leaves for Maiden Deployment
F-35A Purchase Raises Questions Over South Korean Aircraft Carrier Program
Republic of Korea Navy CVX carrier concept. RoK Navy Image
South Korea is expected to purchase 20 new F-35A Block 4 Lightning II stealth fighters for the Republic of Korea Air Force (RoKAF) – raising questions about the future of the South Korean aircraft carrier program. Read More
Navy Weighing Recovery of Super Hornet Lost in Mediterranean Sea
A F/A-18E Super Hornet from the ‘Blue Blasters’ of Strike Fighter Squadron (VFA) 34 prepares to launch from USS Harry S. Truman (CVN-75) on March 17, 2022. USNI News Photo
The Navy has not yet made a determination if the service will recover a F/A-18 Super Hornet that blew off the deck of USS Harry S. Truman (CVN-75). Read More
USNI News Fleet and Marine Tracker: July 11, 2022
USNI News Graphic
These are the approximate positions of the U.S. Navy’s deployed carrier strike groups and amphibious ready groups throughout the world as of July 11, 2022, based on Navy and public data. In cases where a CSG or ARG is conducting disaggregated operations, the chart reflects the location of the capital ship. Read More
Sailor Found Dead Aboard USS Carl Vinson
Nimitz-class aircraft carrier USS Carl Vinson (CVN-70) transits the Indian Ocean on Dec. 18, 2021. US Navy Photo
A sailor died Sunday while aboard USS Carl Vinson (CVN-70), the Navy announced Sunday night. Read More
Navy Relieves CO of Attack Submarine USS Scranton
Sailors assigned to the Los Angeles-class fast-attack submarine USS Scranton (SSN-756) depart Naval Base Point Loma on June 25, 2021. US Navy Photo
The commanding officer of USS Scranton (SSN-756) was relieved Wednesday, the Navy announced late last week. Read More
Former Japanese Prime Minister Abe Leaves Legacy of Western Pacific Security Changes
Japanese Prime Minister Shinzo Abe in Tokyo on Aug. 18, 2017. DoD Photo
Former Prime Minister Shinzo Abe, who led Japan into a more active role in regional and global security over his eight years in power, was assassinated Friday at a campaign event in the western city of Nara near Kyoto. He was 67. Read More
Russian Ships Transit Tsushima Strait, Continue to Circle Japan
Japanese MoD Photo
Three Russian ships that sailed through the Senkaku islands Monday were sighted transiting the Tsushima Strait into the Sea of Japan on Tuesday night, with two of the ships completing a voyage around Japan that began June 15. Read More
‘Doomsday’ Submarine Armed With Nuclear Torpedoes Delivers to Russian Navy
Russian submarine Belgorod delivery ceremony in Severodvinsk on July 8, 2022. JSC PA Sevmash Photo
A Russian Navy submarine armed with a strategic nuclear torpedo the size of a school bus was delivered to the Kremlin this week, according to an announcement from the shipyard. Read More
GAO Report on Risk in Defense Industrial Base
The following is the July 7, 2022, Government Accountability Office report, Defense Industrial Base DoD Should Take Actions to Strengthen Its Risk Mitigation Approach. Read More
