Fitzgerald Commander Will Head to Court-Martial in Navy Collision Case Benson was commanding officer of the Fitzgerald when it collided with a container ship off the coast of Japan in June 2017.
Sailor Fatally Injured While Conducting Small Boat Ops in Middle East A sailor deployed to the U.S. 5th Fleet has died of injuries sustained during small boat operations, the Navy announced...
55 Years After Thresher Disaster, Navy Still Keeps Secrets on Sub Loss The doomed submarine's hull imploded at a depth of 2,400 feet with a force of about 22,000 pounds of TNT.
Recent Rash of Fatal Aviation Accidents Not a 'Crisis,' Pentagon Says No pattern or linkage has been found in the initial analysis of accidents, the director of the Joint Staff said.
Former Destroyer XO Punished for Dereliction after Ship Collision Cmdr. Jessie Sanchez was found guilty at an NJP hearing held in Washington, D.C., according to an announcement.
USS Fitzgerald XO, CMC Reprimanded for Dereliction; Hearings Announced Four sailors have been found guilty at non-judicial punishment for dereliction of duty in the case of two ship collisions...
Surface Fleet Commander to Resign After Reported Firing Recommendation The Naval Surface Forces commander is stepping down following a reported recommendation that he be relieved.
Navy: Captains of Ships in Pacific Collisions to Face Criminal Charges A four-star admiral has recommended that the commanding officers of two ships involved in separate deadly collisions last...
Fleet Forces Commander Wants Sailors to Work Better While Fatigued In the wake of two deadly ship collisions, sailor fatigue was cited as a contributing factor to crucial errors.
Sailors Could Face Criminal Charges After Deadly Ship Crashes Serious personnel actions may be still to come and could include legal prosecution, as well as administrative moves.
Texas Congressman Won't Stop Wearing Combat Infantryman Badge that Was Revoked More than a month after a news report revealed that the Combat Infantryman Badge Rep. Troy Nehls, R-Texas, wears on his lapel...
Remains of Jewish D-Day Soldier Lost for 80 Years in Nazi Mass Grave Will Be Buried in Normandy The case of Army 1st Lt. Nathan B. Baskind was unique in the annals of the more than 73,000 U.S. service members still listed...
2-Star Air Force General Pleads Guilty to Unprofessional Relationship, Adultery as Sexual Assault Trial Begins Maj. Gen. Phillip Stewart still faces charges of sexual assault, dereliction of duty and conduct unbecoming an officer.
Air Force Colonel in Alaskan Command Was Killed when Civilian Airplane Crashed into Alaska Lake "The news has been devastating for all of us here at Alaskan Command, and the loss of Tyson is being felt throughout our...
Battleship New Jersey Gets a Hero's Welcome in Return to NJ After $10M Makeover The Battleship New Jersey was dry docked at the Navy Yard from March to earlier this month to undergo a $10 million...