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Navy Sacks Carrier Captain, Pulls Another Carrier Off Station Over COVID-19 Concerns (Updated)
U.S. Navy

Navy Sacks Carrier Captain, Pulls Another Carrier Off Station Over COVID-19 Concerns (Updated)

The Navy says the officer misrepresented the facts and should have taken better precautions to ensure the detailed letter did not leak to the press.

Here’s The Military’s Plan To Provide More Than Just Body Bags As COVID-19 Deaths Mount
U.S. Navy

Here’s The Military’s Plan To Provide More Than Just Body Bags As COVID-19 Deaths Mount

Responding to requests for so-called mortuary affairs assistance is a key part of the Pentagon's pandemic response plans.

Navy Could Still Punish Captain Behind Letter Begging To Get Sailors Off COVID-19 Plagued Carrier
U.S. Navy

Navy Could Still Punish Captain Behind Letter Begging To Get Sailors Off COVID-19 Plagued Carrier

The Navy says whoever leaked the letter, even if it was the author himself, could face disciplinary action for violating good order and discipline.

This Venezuelan Patrol Ship Sunk Itself After Ramming A Cruise Liner With A Reinforced Hull
South America

This Venezuelan Patrol Ship Sunk Itself After Ramming A Cruise Liner With A Reinforced Hull

The Venezuelan ship appears to have been trying to seize the cruise ship, which is designed to safely sail through icy waters.

The Navy’s New Aircraft Carrier Has A Revolutionary Video System That Sees Everywhere All The Time
U.S. Navy

The Navy’s New Aircraft Carrier Has A Revolutionary Video System That Sees Everywhere All The Time

America's carriers are going from having a sailor film deck operations through a window to recording the entire deck with no cameraman at all.

Army Apache Attack Helicopters Deploy To The Navy’s Giant Sea Base In The Arabian Gulf
U.S. Army

Army Apache Attack Helicopters Deploy To The Navy’s Giant Sea Base In The Arabian Gulf

The multi-role sea bases work as a mothership for helicopters, drones, and boats, with the Apaches focused on vanquishing small boat swarms.

The Bronco Is Back! A Fleet Of OV-10s Will Help Train Air Force Forward Air Controllers
OV-10

The Bronco Is Back! A Fleet Of OV-10s Will Help Train Air Force Forward Air Controllers

The deal will give the Vietnam War-era aircraft, which haven't seen widespread U.S. military use in any capacity in decades, a new lease on life.

Defense Secretary Says He Hasn’t Even Read Letter From Carrier Captain Pleading To Evacuate Crew
U.S. Homeland

Defense Secretary Says He Hasn’t Even Read Letter From Carrier Captain Pleading To Evacuate Crew

In a baffling turn of events, after the captain's dire letter had made national news, the Secretary of Defense says he hasn't even read it himself.

“Sailors Do Not Need To Die”: Captain Of COVID-19 Plagued Carrier Pleads To Bring Crew Ashore (Updated)
U.S. Navy

“Sailors Do Not Need To Die”: Captain Of COVID-19 Plagued Carrier Pleads To Bring Crew Ashore (Updated)

The bulk of the crew presently remains on the supercarrier, where the virus has been spreading like wildfire and shows no signs of stopping.

The Navy Tried To Retire Its Two Huge COVID-19 Fighting Hospital Ships Two Years Ago
U.S. Navy

The Navy Tried To Retire Its Two Huge COVID-19 Fighting Hospital Ships Two Years Ago

Both ships are now in American ports providing critical support in the response to the COVID-19 pandemic by treating patients without the virus.

The Air Force’s Troubled Boeing KC-46 Tankers Leak Fuel Excessively
KC-46

The Air Force’s Troubled Boeing KC-46 Tankers Leak Fuel Excessively

The announcement comes weeks after the Air Force said it would not use the aircraft for aerial refueling missions except in a major emergency.

Exclusive: Unmasking Northrop Grumman’s XRQ-72A Great Horned Owl Spy Drone
U.S. Air Force

Exclusive: Unmasking Northrop Grumman’s XRQ-72A Great Horned Owl Spy Drone

The U.S. Intelligence Community led the development of this very quiet and high-efficiency unmanned reconnaissance aircraft.

This Is Israel’s Doomsday Bunker For Top Officials That Has Been Activated For COVID-19
Israel

This Is Israel’s Doomsday Bunker For Top Officials That Has Been Activated For COVID-19

The deep underground facility was built for the Israeli government to safely operate during and manage a crisis. COVID-19 appears to be such an event.

Sale Of KC-46 Tanker To Israel Approved While New Delays For Key Fixes Revealed
Israel

Sale Of KC-46 Tanker To Israel Approved While New Delays For Key Fixes Revealed

The US Air Force says it won't use the tankers for aerial refueling, except in an emergency, until critical fixes are completed years down the road.

Entire Crew Of A Russian Nuclear Submarine Is In Quarantine After COVID-19 Exposure
Russia

Entire Crew Of A Russian Nuclear Submarine Is In Quarantine After COVID-19 Exposure

Personnel from a second sub and a floating workshop are also in quarantine, underscoring the dangers the virus poses to naval forces worldwide.

The SR-71 Blackbird Was Almost Brought Back For The Global War On Terror
SR-71

The SR-71 Blackbird Was Almost Brought Back For The Global War On Terror

A little known chapter in the twilight of the SR-71 program became the final nail in its coffin.

Now Both Aircraft Carriers In The Western Pacific Have COVID-19 Cases, Raising Readiness Concerns
U.S. Navy

Now Both Aircraft Carriers In The Western Pacific Have COVID-19 Cases, Raising Readiness Concerns

Sailors from a carrier forward deployed to Japan had contracted the virus as confirmed cases grow onboard another flattop in Guam.

Bunker Talk: “What Day Is It Again?” Edition
Bunker Talk

Bunker Talk: “What Day Is It Again?” Edition

We can talk about the days melting together. You know, no big whoop.

COVID-19 Drives Command Teams Charged With Homeland Defense Into Cheyenne Mountain Bunker
U.S. Homeland

COVID-19 Drives Command Teams Charged With Homeland Defense Into Cheyenne Mountain Bunker

Another US military command and control element is also now isolated in a third, undisclosed location.

A Supercarrier Sidelined By COVID-19 Could Be The Canary In The Coal Mine For The Navy (Updated)
U.S. Navy

A Supercarrier Sidelined By COVID-19 Could Be The Canary In The Coal Mine For The Navy (Updated)

Tight living conditions make U.S. Navy ships ripe for outbreaks of COVID-19, which could have damning consequences for national security.