U.S. Fleet Created to Counter Russian Subs Now Fully Operational
The Navy’s fleet created to beef up its Atlantic presence against Russia is now fully operational, according to a Tuesday…
Carrier USS Abraham Lincoln Leaves Middle East After 220 Days, Truman in Red Sea
This post has been updated with an additional statement from the Department of Defense. The Abraham Lincoln Carrier Strike Group…
Truman Escorts Now Supporting Carrier Lincoln on Extended Deployment
This post has been updated to clarify the Navy cannot immediately deploy an aircraft from the East Coast to replace…
Admiral: Carrier Lincoln’s Middle East Mission Will Be Extended
WASHINGTON, D.C. — The Lincoln Carrier Strike Group will remain on station in the Middle East while its relief carrier…
Pentagon Hasn’t Extended Carrier Lincoln Deployment as More Troops Headed to Saudi Arabia
THE PENTAGON – Secretary of Defense Mark Esper has not extended the deployment of the Abraham Lincoln Carrier Strike Group…
Truman Repairs Will Likely Stretch to November, Putting Pressure on U.S. Middle East Forces
Aircraft carrier USS Harry S. Truman (CVN-75) continues to face electrical system challenges even as repairs are ongoing, and the…
U.S. 2nd Fleet Flexes Arctic Operational Muscle
U.S. 2nd Fleet flexed its Arctic operational muscle this week by opening a temporary expeditionary Maritime Operations Center in Keflavik,…
Escorts Deploy Without USS Harry S. Truman as East Coast Carrier Shortage Persists
This post has been updated to include additional information. Surface escorts from the Harry S. Truman Carrier Strike Group left…
BALTOPS 2019 Focuses on Operationally Relevant, High-End Skills Due to Changing Security Environment
ABOARD USS MOUNT WHITNEY, IN THE BALTIC SEA – As this year’s BALTOPS exercise shaped up to be the largest…
U.S., NATO Want Expanded BALTOPS Exercise to Show Commitment to European Security
PALANGA, LITHUANIA – Spanish amphibious assault vehicles swam ashore from an American amphibious dock landing ship, with ground forces filing…