Pentagon keeps 2 aircraft carriers in Middle East for another weekThe carrier Harry S. Truman is expected to head home to Norfolk, Virginia, after the week is up, according to officials.By Lolita C. Baldor, The Associated Press7 days ago
Fighter jet slips off carrier hangar deck in Red Sea, one minor injuryAn F/A-18 fighter jet slipped off the hangar deck of the USS Harry S. Truman as sailors were towing the aircraft into place, the Navy said.By Lolita C. Baldor, The Associated Press11 days ago
Watchdog to investigate Hegseth’s sharing of airstrike info on SignalThe Defense Inspector General's Office will look into whether the defense secretary improperly shared sensitive information on the commercial app.By Noah Robertson and Leo Shane III5 weeks ago
Second aircraft carrier on the way to join fight against HouthisThe aircraft carrier Carl Vinson is being deployed to the Red Sea, where it will help the Harry S. Truman Carrier Strike Group combat Houthi rebels.By Riley Ceder6 weeks ago
Senators request inquiry into military secrets shared on Signal appRepublican and Democratic leaders on the Senate Armed Services Committee are requesting a formal investigation into the Signal chat scandal.By Leo Shane III6 weeks ago
‘Obviously classified’: Experts say Hegseth chat leaks invited danger Former U.S. defense officials said the unsecured messaging chain could have jeopardized the operation and put American lives at risk.By Noah Robertson, Stephen Losey and Leo Shane III6 weeks ago