LIFESTYLE October 12, 2024 On this day in history, October 12, 2000, terror attack on USS Cole kills 17 American sailors, wounds dozens The USS Cole was attacked by al Qaeda at port in Yemen on Oct. 12, 2000, killing 17 sailors and wounding dozens of others. It proved a portent of the 9/11 attacks 11 months later.
Artificial Intelligence October 11, 2024 US Navy looks to robots, AI to extend vessel health and maintenance Gecko Robotics uses units that observe and record millions of data points, dramatically increasing the amount of data the U.S. Navy can accumulate regarding vessel health.
LIFESTYLE October 5, 2024 On this day in history, October 5, 1813, William Henry Harrison routs Brits, Tecumseh in Battle of the Thames General William Henry Harrison led Americans to victory in the Battle of the Thames on this day in history, Oct. 5, 1813, routing the British and Native forces led by Shawnee chief Tecumseh.
OPINION October 4, 2024 6 ways Iran could strike US in the Mideast or here at home The US has more than 40,000 forces and an armada of ships and planes deployed to the Middle East. But Iran has six ways it can still attack America and Americans in retaliation.
US Navy September 27, 2024 Newport News Shipbuilding suspects intentionally faulty welds on multimillion-dollar Naval vessels Newport News Shipbuilding reports the discovery by their internal quality assurance systems of alleged intentional faulty welds on in-service submarines and aircraft carriers.
China September 19, 2024 Navy prepares for China conflict with newly announced strategy The United States Navy released its "Navigation Plan for America’s Warfighting Navy" on Thursday, outlining how the U.S. will meet the growing threat of Chinese military aggression against Taiwan by 2027.
New Jersey September 15, 2024 Navy launches USS New Jersey, first US submarine built for both genders The USS New Jersey is the first U.S. Navy submarine designed to accommodate both male and female sailors since the ban on women in subs was lifted in 2010.
Middle East September 6, 2024 Biden-Harris admin needs 'more aggressive' plan to take on Iran-backed Houthis, experts warn The U.S., U.K. and other countries banded together to try and deter the Houthis from attacking shipping vessels in the Red Sea, but the attacks continue roughly 10 months later.
Navy September 4, 2024 Navy leader demoted after she conspired with chiefs to run illegal Wi-Fi network on warship A U.S. Navy leader was demoted for conspiring with other Navy chiefs to install an illegal Wi-Fi network on a warship that they used to check sports scores and watch TV shows.
US Navy September 4, 2024 US Navy warship commander relieved of duty following image of him shooting rifle with scope mounted backward The commanding officer of USS John McCain has been relieved of his duties, the Navy has announced, following a photo of him that was posted to social media in April.
LIFESTYLE September 2, 2024 On this day in history, September 2, 1944, George H.W. Bush is shot down during World War II Future President George H.W. Bush was shot down during World War II on this day in history, Sept. 2, 1944, while serving as a pilot off the Japanese island of Chichijima.