USS Lincoln docks in San Diego, returning home for first time in 321 days The USS Abraham Lincoln and its more than 4,500 sailors returned home to San Diego on Thursday for the first time in 321 days. Oct 8
Here are the military officials who've been fired or resigned under Hegseth At least 20 generals, admirals and civilian defense leaders have been fired or have departed their jobs since Pete Hegseth became defense secretary at the beginning of the second Trump administration. Sep 2
CENTCOM commander tries to ease concerns about USS Abraham Lincoln President Trump and Defense Secretary Pete Hegseth have disputed concerns about conditions aboard the aircraft carrier USS Abraham Lincoln. Aug 17
USS Washington aircraft carrier heads to Middle East to replace USS Lincoln The USS George Washington aircraft carrier departed Vietnam last week and is headed to the Middle East to replace the USS Abraham Lincoln, according to a U.S. official. Aug 15
Navy withholding sailors' service history, in another curb on press access The U.S. Navy is taking a major step to restrict press access to information about service members by no longer releasing information about any sailor's service history. Jul 23
Navy's Blue Angels won't be reprimanded after video shows low flyover The Blue Angels said an aircraft "flew lower than standard profiles, resulting in a disturbance on the beach that affected civilian chairs and umbrellas." Jul 16
U.S. uses sea drones in combat for first time to attack Iranian port The U.S. military shared video of what it said was its first use of sea drones in combat, to attack an Iranian submarine and ship maintenance facility. Jul 14
U.S. helicopter goes down in Arabian Sea, crew member missing, Navy says The helicopter, which was assigned to the USS George H.W. Bush, is not believed to have been taken down by hostile action, the Navy said. Jul 1
Navy's acting secretary says Taiwan arms sale put on "pause" over Iran war The acting secretary of the U.S. Navy said Thursday that arm sales to Taiwan had been put on "pause" to ensure that the American military had sufficient munitions for its Iran operations. May 21
Naval escorts will likely be needed when Strait of Hormuz reopens, Chevron CEO says Commercial vessels face risks from mines and threats from land, Chevron's chief executive Mike Wirth said in an interview with "Face the Nation" moderator Margaret Brennan. Apr 24
U.S. carrier strike group enters Middle East region after Iran warning The USS Abraham Lincoln aircraft carrier strike group has crossed into Central Command, the Middle East region that includes Iran. Jan 26
Trump announces new "Trump class" of Navy battleships President Trump announced plans to build a new "Trump class" of battleships, part of the Pentagon's new "Golden Fleet." Dec 22, 2025
Sailor killed on the day WWII officially ended is accounted for U.S. Navy Reserve Ensign Eugene E. Mandeberg, 23, of Detroit, was a member of Fighting Squadron 88 during World War II. Sep 16, 2025
Venezuelan fighter jets flew over U.S. Navy ship in "show of force" Two armed Venezuelan F-16 fighter jets flew over the USS Jason Dunham on Thursday, multiple defense officials told CBS News — amid rising tensions between the U.S. and Venezuela. Sep 4, 2025
Navy to rename USNS Harvey Milk, mulls new names for ships named for other leaders U.S. Navy is renaming a ship named for gay rights leader Harvey Milk and considering new names for others named for prominent Americans. Jun 3, 2025
WWI sub captured in never-before-seen images off San Diego coast On Dec. 17, 1917, the U.S. submarine USS F-1 was lost at sea during a training accident off the coast of California, killing 19 crew members on board. May 24, 2025
Biden announces aircraft carriers will be named for Bush, Clinton The latest line of U.S. carriers is named for Gerald R. Ford, and another of the multi-billion-dollar ships bears John F. Kennedy's name. Jan 14, 2025
Navy pilots, sailors return home after months countering Houthi attacks The USS Dwight D. Eisenhower aircraft carrier strike group, which includes three other warships, was protecting merchant vessels and allied warships under fire in a vital Red Sea corridor. Jul 12, 2024
The pivotal role women codebreakers played in WWII and ahead of D-Day In the immediate lead-up to D-Day, naval codebreaker Jean Sims was one of the few who knew a major operation was coming. Jun 6, 2024
U.S. Navy petty officer based in Japan charged with espionage Bryce Pedicini, a U.S. Navy chief petty officer, has been charged by the U.S. military with espionage and attempted espionage for providing documents to an employee of a foreign nation. Feb 21, 2024
U.S. identifies 2 Navy SEALs lost at sea The SEALs were reported missing during a Jan. 11 mission to board a ship in the Arabian Sea carrying Iranian weapons, the U.S. military said. Jan 22, 2024
USS Ford aircraft carrier returns home after eight-month deployment The U.S. Navy's newest aircraft carrier whose deployment was extended following the start of the Israel-Hamas war returned to its homeport Wednesday after eight months away. Jan 17, 2024
High-tech 3D image and video shows doomed WWII Japanese subs Nonprofit group Ocean Exploration Trust explored the wreck of Imperial Japanese Navy submarines I-201 and I-401 off the coast of Oahu. Nov 9, 2023
Unmanned U.S. Navy boat fires weapons in Middle East: "Next level" A video shared by the Navy showed the exercises, including the moment the rocket was remotely launched. Nov 3, 2023
2 years after fuel leak at Hawaiian naval base, fears persist The U.S. Navy admitted operator error caused the leak at the Red Hill Bulk Storage Facility in Hawaii, which contaminated the water of 90,000 people. Oct 21, 2023