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George H.W. Bush Strike Group Leaves for Europe, Middle East on Saturday
USS George H.W. Bush (CVN-77) sails through the Atlantic Ocean on Dec. 6, 2016. US Navy Photo
The George H.W. Bush Carrier Strike Group is set to depart on Saturday for a European and Middle East deployment from Naval Station Norfolk, Va. and Naval Station Mayport, Fla., the Navy announced on Thursday. Read More
Russia Pulling Carrier Admiral Kuznetsov from Mediterranean
Russian aircraft carrier, Admiral Kuznetsov in transit to the Mediterranean Sea on Oct. 18, 2016. UK MoD Photo
Russia is recalling the Russian carrier Admiral Kuznetsov from the Eastern Mediterranean and sending the ship back to its homeport in northern Russia. Read More
Top Stories 2016: International Operations
USNI News polled its writers, naval analysts and service members on what they consider the most important military and maritime stories in 2016. Read More
Top Stories 2016: U.S. Navy Operations
USNI News polled its writers, naval analysts and service members on what they consider the most important military and maritime stories in 2016. Read More
Updated: Trio of Curious French Police Officers Accidentally Ship Out on USS Dwight D. Eisenhower
USS Dwight D. Eisenhower (CVN-69) on Dec. 15, 2016. US Navy Photo
This post has been updated with additional details.
Three curious French police officers are facing disciplinary measures after accidentally shipping out on carrier USS Dwight D. Eisenhower (CVN-69) when it left after a port visit to Marseilles on Tuesday. Read More
Video: Night Flights off Carrier USS Dwight D. Eisenhower
The following is a U.S. Navy video published on Dec. 14 from night flying operations aboard carrier USS Dwight D. Eisenhower (CVN-69) operating in the Mediterranean Sea. Read More
Second Russian Carrier-based Fighter Crashes, Pilot Safe
Sukhoi Su-33 launching from the Admiral Kuznetsov in 2012. Russian MoD Photo
A second Russian fighter has crashed attempting to land on the carrier Admiral Kuznetsov, according to a Monday statement from the Kremlin. Read More
Hadley, Albright Report on Middle East Calls for New U.S. Strategy
Former Secretary of State Madeline Albright speaking Wednesday at The Atlantic Council. Atlantic Council Photo
A former U.S. Secretary of State and National Security Advisor have crafted an outline for a proposed U.S. Middle East strategy that puts the onus of peace and stability in the region while keeping U.S. military intervention to a minimum. Read More
EOD Sailor Scott Dayton Killed in Syria by IED
Senior Chief Scott Dayton. US Navy Photo
A Virginia Beach-based explosive ordnance disposal sailor was the first American service member killed in the ongoing conflict in Syria, the Navy announced late last week. Read More
