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Lawmakers to grill Navy officials over fatal mishaps
Congress will focus on fleet readiness in a Sept. 7 hearing on the Navy’s recent fatal collisions, but it’s unclear just how much budget shortfalls were a factor.
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US Navy helicopters respond to Houston floods, fleet prepares for larger response
Six U.S. Navy SH-60 Seahawk helicopters are in action in Houston, rescuing civilians as part of a coordinated federal response to massive flooding that has all-but paralyzed the city, the result of Hurricane Harvey that made landfall Aug. 25.
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7th Fleet commander sacked days after second deadly collision
Adm. Scott Swift relieved Vice Adm. Joseph Aucoin after a rash of accidents have raised fundamental questions about the ships in 7th Fleet, including whether they are able to safely execute even the most basic functions expected of naval warships based in one of the most volatile regions on earth.
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US Pacific Fleet boss set to sack three-star fleet commander after a rash of accidents
The head of U.S. Forces Pacific is preparing to sack the head of the three-star U.S. 7th Fleet after a string of mishaps among the Japan-based ships that have rocked the Navy to its core.
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Remains of McCain sailors found aboard ship as the search continues
U.S. Navy divers have discovered the remains of some of the 10 missing sailors inside the damaged compartments on board the destroyer John S. McCain. Malaysian Navy forces discovered additional remains at sea as the search continues into its second day.
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Stricken destroyer John S. McCain arrives in Singapore, 10 crew still missing
The accident occurred near the Strait of Malacca.
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US Army Pacific official: ISIS a growing threat in the Philippines
The Islamic State group’s affiliates in the southern portion of the U.S.-allied nation of the Philippines is a growing threat to U.S. security, a U.S. Army Pacific official said Tuesday.
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Chinese Navy aiding US, Japan in search for missing American sailor
Two PLAN frigates shadowing Stethem, which is being assisted by two Japan Maritime Self-Defense Force ships, are now also aiding the recovery effort.
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US Navy releases video of encounter with Iranian patrol boat
The U.S. Navy released video Tuesday of a close encounter between an Iranian and U.S. Navy patrol boats, which prompted the patrol craft Thunderbolt to fire warning shots.
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Lawmakers to grill Navy officials over fatal mishaps
Congress will focus on fleet readiness in a Sept. 7 hearing on the Navy’s recent fatal collisions, but it’s unclear just how much budget shortfalls were a factor.
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US Navy helicopters respond to Houston floods, fleet prepares for larger response
Six U.S. Navy SH-60 Seahawk helicopters are in action in Houston, rescuing civilians as part of a coordinated federal response to massive flooding that has all-but paralyzed the city, the result of Hurricane Harvey that made landfall Aug. 25.
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7th Fleet commander sacked days after second deadly collision
Adm. Scott Swift relieved Vice Adm. Joseph Aucoin after a rash of accidents have raised fundamental questions about the ships in 7th Fleet, including whether they are able to safely execute even the most basic functions expected of naval warships based in one of the most volatile regions on earth.
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US Pacific Fleet boss set to sack three-star fleet commander after a rash of accidents
The head of U.S. Forces Pacific is preparing to sack the head of the three-star U.S. 7th Fleet after a string of mishaps among the Japan-based ships that have rocked the Navy to its core.
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Remains of McCain sailors found aboard ship as the search continues
U.S. Navy divers have discovered the remains of some of the 10 missing sailors inside the damaged compartments on board the destroyer John S. McCain. Malaysian Navy forces discovered additional remains at sea as the search continues into its second day.
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Stricken destroyer John S. McCain arrives in Singapore, 10 crew still missing
The accident occurred near the Strait of Malacca.
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US Army Pacific official: ISIS a growing threat in the Philippines
The Islamic State group’s affiliates in the southern portion of the U.S.-allied nation of the Philippines is a growing threat to U.S. security, a U.S. Army Pacific official said Tuesday.
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Chinese Navy aiding US, Japan in search for missing American sailor
Two PLAN frigates shadowing Stethem, which is being assisted by two Japan Maritime Self-Defense Force ships, are now also aiding the recovery effort.
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US Navy releases video of encounter with Iranian patrol boat
The U.S. Navy released video Tuesday of a close encounter between an Iranian and U.S. Navy patrol boats, which prompted the patrol craft Thunderbolt to fire warning shots.
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Lawmakers to grill Navy officials over fatal mishaps
Congress will focus on fleet readiness in a Sept. 7 hearing on the Navy’s recent fatal collisions, but it’s unclear just how much budget shortfalls were a factor.
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US Navy helicopters respond to Houston floods, fleet prepares for larger response
Six U.S. Navy SH-60 Seahawk helicopters are in action in Houston, rescuing civilians as part of a coordinated federal response to massive flooding that has all-but paralyzed the city, the result of Hurricane Harvey that made landfall Aug. 25.
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7th Fleet commander sacked days after second deadly collision
Adm. Scott Swift relieved Vice Adm. Joseph Aucoin after a rash of accidents have raised fundamental questions about the ships in 7th Fleet, including whether they are able to safely execute even the most basic functions expected of naval warships based in one of the most volatile regions on earth.
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US Pacific Fleet boss set to sack three-star fleet commander after a rash of accidents
The head of U.S. Forces Pacific is preparing to sack the head of the three-star U.S. 7th Fleet after a string of mishaps among the Japan-based ships that have rocked the Navy to its core.
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Remains of McCain sailors found aboard ship as the search continues
U.S. Navy divers have discovered the remains of some of the 10 missing sailors inside the damaged compartments on board the destroyer John S. McCain. Malaysian Navy forces discovered additional remains at sea as the search continues into its second day.
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Stricken destroyer John S. McCain arrives in Singapore, 10 crew still missing
The accident occurred near the Strait of Malacca.
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US Army Pacific official: ISIS a growing threat in the Philippines
The Islamic State group’s affiliates in the southern portion of the U.S.-allied nation of the Philippines is a growing threat to U.S. security, a U.S. Army Pacific official said Tuesday.
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Chinese Navy aiding US, Japan in search for missing American sailor
Two PLAN frigates shadowing Stethem, which is being assisted by two Japan Maritime Self-Defense Force ships, are now also aiding the recovery effort.
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US Navy releases video of encounter with Iranian patrol boat
The U.S. Navy released video Tuesday of a close encounter between an Iranian and U.S. Navy patrol boats, which prompted the patrol craft Thunderbolt to fire warning shots.












