ARLINGTON, Va. — The number of personnel testing positive for COVID-19 at U.S. Marine Corps bases on Okinawa has grown to 136, according to the provincial governor of the Japanese island. Gov. Denny Tamaki told reporters in Tokyo that another 36…
COVID-19 Breaks Out on Okinawa as About 90 Marines Test Positive
At least two U.S. Marine Corps bases on Okinawa are reporting clusters of COVID-19 infections, leading Marine leaders to reinstitute stringent protective measures on the Japanese island, home to numerous U.S. military installations. “After months with no confirmed COVID-19 infections…
81-Page Report on Response to Outbreak Aboard Carrier Spreads Blame Beyond Its Captain
ARLINGTON, Va. — Capt. Brett Crozier, the former skipper of the first U.S. Navy warship to suffer a novel coronavirus outbreak at sea, wasn’t restored to command last week as many had expected following a weeks-long investigation, but the detailed…
U.S. Commanders Pledge to Work With Japan on Alternative After Halt of Missile Project
ARLINGTON, Va. — Top U.S. missile defense officials say they are not overly concerned about Japan’s decision to suspend the planned deployment of two Aegis Ashore ballistic missile defense systems aimed at countering North Korean missiles. Japan’s defense minister, Taro Kono,…
Navy Won’t Restore Relieved Captain to Command of COVID-19-Stricken Carrier
ARLINGTON, Va. — Capt. Brett Crozier, the embattled former skipper of the first U.S. Navy warship to suffer a novel coronavirus outbreak at sea, will not be restored to command of the aircraft carrier USS Theodore Roosevelt, top Navy leaders announced…
Senate Bill Devotes More Money to Shipbuilding, Creates Pacific Deterrence Initiative
ARLINGTON, Va. — The Senate Armed Services Committee’s $740.5 billion version of the 2021 National Defense Authorization Act includes a billion-dollar boost in shipbuilding to $21.3 billion, signaling support for the 355-ship U.S. Navy “as soon as practicable.” The legislation, approved…
Cleaned After COVID-19 Detection, Amphib Carter Hall Awaits Crew’s Return
ARLINGTON, Va. — The most recent U.S. Navy warship to detect COVID-19 among crew members, the amphibious dock landing ship USS Carter Hall has been cleaned and sanitized and awaits a decision to move the crew back on board, according…
COVID-19 Strikes Amphib Carter Hall as Theodore Roosevelt Returns to Mission
ARLINGTON, Va. — Another novel coronavirus outbreak has been reported on a U.S. Navy warship in port: the amphibious dock landing ship USS Carter Hall. The Carter Hall’s crew of 400 was being tested for COVID-19 as a proactive measure…
FBI: No Second Suspect in Foiled Texas Naval Air Station Attack
ARLINGTON, Va. — Following “intense investigation,” the FBI says concerns that a second person may have assisted the gunman in the thwarted attack May 21 on Naval Air Station Corpus Christi, Texas, have been allayed. One member of the Navy…
Senate Confirms Braithwaite as Next SECNAV
WASHINGTON — The U.S. Senate confirmed retired admiral and current ambassador Kenneth J. Braithwaite to be the 77th Secretary of the Navy. Braithwaite’s nomination was approved on a voice vote May 21 before the Senate left for a weeklong Memorial Day…
