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2026-09-06 23:00:33

Sailors Call 286-Day USS Lincoln Deployment Worst Ever

Sailors on USS Abraham Lincoln call it their worst deployment after 286 days at sea amid the Iran war. Exhausted crews prioritize FaceTiming families in Thailand, fearing extended deployments without port calls become normalized. read more

2026-09-03 23:40:03

Sailors call USS Lincoln deployment worst theyve experienced

Sailors on USS Abraham Lincoln called their 286-day deployment "the worst" they've experienced, citing mental health struggles and fear of normalized long tours. In Thailand, many prioritized FaceTiming families over shore leave, worrying about Navy retention impacts. read more

2026-09-03 19:20:03

USS Lincoln sailors confined after drunken Pattaya brawl

Two USS Lincoln sailors were returned to their ship after a drunken brawl in Pattaya, Thailand, following a record 286-day deployment. They're confined onboard for the port visit, with officials calling the incident minor. read more

2026-09-02 04:10:05

US Carrier Docks in Pattaya After Grueling Deployment

USS Abraham Lincoln docked in Pattaya after 200+ days at sea amid crew morale concerns. Thai authorities cracked down on prostitution before arrival. Defense Secretary disputed poor conditions claims. read more

2026-08-25 12:10:03

USS Abraham Lincoln docks in Thailand after record deployment

USS Abraham Lincoln, after a record 200-plus days at sea, docks in Thailand amid morale and mental health concerns, including suicide reports, which Defense Secretary Hegseth disputes. Thai officials confirmed the port call for crew rest. read more

2026-08-24 05:20:03

Iran Attack Crippled Navy Base, Stranding USS Lincoln Crew

USS Abraham Lincoln's 270-day deployment deteriorated after Iranian strikes destroyed a Bahrain naval base, forcing distant Diego Garcia resupply, causing food shortages, poor sanitation, and crew distress amid ongoing war. read more

2026-08-23 16:20:03

USS Lincolns 270-day deployment marred by supply failures

Iranian strikes on a key Bahrain base forced the USS Lincoln to rely on distant Diego Garcia supplies, causing food shortages and poor conditions during a record 270-day deployment. The ship now heads home. read more

2026-08-21 03:40:05

Navy May Rename Carrier Honoring Black Hero After Trump

Navy considers renaming carrier honoring Black WWII hero Doris Miller to instead name it after Trump, an unprecedented move. Miller's family was uninformed, though Navy backs posthumous Medal of Honor. read more

2026-08-20 19:40:47

USS George Washington relieves strained Lincoln carrier crew

USS George Washington relieves USS Abraham Lincoln in Middle East amid mental health and supply concerns after record 250-day deployment. Critics question conditions, while officials defend crew performance. read more

2026-08-15 17:30:41

Navy May Redesign Carriers for Trumps WWII Aesthetic

Navy considers costly carrier redesign to move command towers forward, matching Trump’s WWII aesthetic, risking billions in expenses and delays. Experts warn of disruption to flight operations and buoyancy. read more

2026-08-14 09:40:06

Trump orders Navy back to steam catapults

Trump ordered the Navy to replace EMALS with steam catapults on Ford-class carriers, calling the electric system "too complex" and costly. His decades-long preference for steam, citing simplicity and reliability, drives this expensive directive. read more

2026-08-14 08:10:04

New carrier heads to Middle East as Lincoln deployment draws fire

USS George Washington heads to Middle East amid reports of mental health and supply issues on USS Abraham Lincoln, deployed over 260 days. Democrats demand accountability; Hegseth denies problems. Navy maintains Iran blockade indefinitely. read more

2026-08-13 18:20:06

Hegseth denies USS Lincoln morale, supply crisis reports

Pete Hegseth dismissed reports of poor conditions on USS Abraham Lincoln as "misrepresented," citing extended deployment strains. Sailors report supply shortages and morale issues, while families demand answers. Defense leaders promise support despite no return date. read more

2026-08-13 18:10:06

New Carrier to Replace USS Lincoln Amid Crew Complaints

USS Abraham Lincoln faces food shortages, water issues, and mental health crises after 200 days at sea, prompting replacement by USS George Washington in the Middle East amid Iran war concerns. read more

2026-08-13 17:30:03

Sailor texts reveal rotten food, no milk on carrier

Sailor on USS Abraham Lincoln reports rotten meat, no milk for three months, and extended deployment causing severe morale decline. Families demand action as Navy denies claims, while officials prepare USS Theodore Roosevelt as relief. read more

2026-08-12 13:10:03

Sailors Attempt Overboard During Extended Navy Deployment

Sailors aboard the USS Abraham Lincoln attempted overboard jumps amid extended Middle East deployment, citing exhaustion, food shortages, and mental health crises. Families demand action as relief ship prepares, with no return date set. read more

2026-08-06 17:40:03

Navy Refuses Sunken Vessel Salvage, Families Outraged

Families are outraged after the US Navy refused to salvage the sunken fishing vessel Lily Jean, leaving six crew members' remains unrecovered. Some relatives demand answers, while others support leaving the wreckage untouched. read more

2026-07-26 14:40:08

US Forces Board Tanker in Iran Blockade Escalation

The US released footage of forces boarding a commercial tanker in the Arabian Sea during its naval blockade of Iran. Centcom reported redirecting 12 vessels, disabling two, and boarding two ships, stating forces remain "highly vigilant, focused, lethal, and ready." read more

2026-07-15 15:20:07

China Builds Desert Replica of US Warship

China built a full-scale replica of a US Navy destroyer in the Taklamakan Desert, resembling an Arleigh Burke-class ship. This follows a recent Chinese submarine-launched ballistic missile test that alarmed the region. read more

2026-07-01 21:00:20

64 Sailors Sickened by Submarine Diesel Fumes

64 US sailors fell ill after a diesel generator malfunction on the USS Nebraska submarine, exposing them to exhaust fumes. Six were hospitalized but released; the nuclear reactor was unaffected. Officials will take corrective action. read more

2026-06-05 14:30:03

U.S. Seizes Iran Oil Tanker in Indian Ocean Raid

U.S. forces seized the sanctioned supertanker Davina in the Indian Ocean, enforcing Washington’s blockade on Iran’s sea trade after Tehran’s Strait of Hormuz attacks. This interdiction continues recent U.S. operations disrupting illicit Iranian oil networks. read more

2026-05-12 00:40:09

US nuclear submarine surfaces amid fragile Iran ceasefire

A US Navy Ohio-class nuclear missile submarine arrived in Gibraltar, a rare location reveal as the Iran war continues. President Trump declared the fragile ceasefire on "life support" after rejecting Iran's peace proposal as "garbage." read more

2026-04-22 17:10:05

Navy Reviews Future of Costly Ford-Class Carriers

The U.S. Navy is reviewing the design and costs of its Ford-class aircraft carriers, a move prompted by years of criticism from former President Trump over their technology. The review may impact future carrier plans. read more

2026-03-28 14:20:05

USS Massachusetts Joins Fleet Amid Global Tensions

The USS Massachusetts, a new Virginia-class nuclear attack submarine, was commissioned into the U.S. Navy. Costing over $2.8 billion, it can carry 24 Tomahawk missiles and has a crew of 147, including 39 women. read more

2026-03-28 13:10:15

USS Ford Docks in Croatia After Red Sea Fire

The USS Gerald R. Ford, the world's largest aircraft carrier, arrives in Croatia's Split port for repairs after a laundry room fire injured sailors. The vessel recently completed a nine-month deployment involving Middle East and Red Sea operations. read more

2026-03-13 00:00:55

U.S. to Escort Tankers Through Strait of Hormuz

The US Navy, with an international coalition, will escort oil tankers through the Strait of Hormuz despite Iranian threats. The Treasury Secretary noted Chinese tankers' passage indicates the strait is not mined, though attacks have driven oil prices above $100 a barrel. read more

2026-02-24 13:30:09

Navy Fires Destroyer Commander After Caribbean Collision

Cmdr. James Koffi was fired from the USS Truxtun after it collided with a refueling tanker in the Caribbean. The Navy cited lost confidence. Two sailors were injured in the embarrassing incident, which was captured on video. read more

2026-02-12 17:40:13

Navy Ships Collide During Refueling Off South America

A U.S. Navy destroyer and a supply ship collided during refueling near South America, causing two minor injuries. Both vessels remain operational. The cause is under investigation amid increased U.S. naval activity in the region. read more

2025-03-02 16:10:45

Norway's Defense Minister reaffirms support for US Navy vessels

Norwegian government reassures support for US Navy vessels after a major supplier vows to stop refueling American ships due to concerns over Trump-Zelensky meeting, leading to a symbolic impact. read more

2024-11-30 13:10:05

US Navy Equips USS Zumwalt with Hypersonic Weapon Technology

The US Navy is retrofitting its first shipborne hypersonic weapon on the USS Zumwalt, a costly destroyer, turning it into a platform for long-range precise strikes. The hypersonic weapons, traveling at incredible speeds, are essential for national security. read more

2024-11-06 15:40:07

"‘Fat Leonard’ Sentenced: Bribery Scandal Impacts US Navy Leaders"

"Malaysian 'Fat Leonard' gets 15-year jail term and $20m fine for US Navy bribery scandal, offering cash, sex workers, pigs, and cigars to officials for classified info. Company also fined $36m. Fraudster fled US, caught in Venezuela. Navy leaders trust damaged." read more

2024-10-21 20:40:03

Tragic Crash Claims Lives of Two Female Navy Aviators

Two female naval aviators, Lt Cdr Lyndsay P Evans and Lt Serena N Wileman, aged 31, were identified as the victims of a fighter-jet crash near Mount Rainier. The US Navy declared them deceased, shifting from rescue to recovery operations. read more

2024-10-11 13:40:10

Navy Seals' Drownings Linked to Training Failures and Equipment Issues

A military investigation found that US Navy Seals Christopher Chambers and Nathan Gage Ingram drowned due to training failures during a mission to intercept Iranian weapons heading to Yemen. The report highlighted deficiencies in emergency flotation device usage and buoyancy material. read more

2024-06-01 16:40:04

Former Navy Admiral Robert Burke, a retired four-star officer, surrendered to law enforcement in Florida after being charged with bribery and conspiracy by the US Department of Justice. Burke, along with two others, faces allegations of securing Navy contracts in exchange for future employment. read more