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The USS Arlington, an active US Navy amphibious transport dock, opened for public tours in New York City to celebrate America's 250th birthday. The event included access to areas like the flight deck and hangar bay, with security measures in place and photography restrictions.

Kubota donates a tractor to Navy veteran Keelan Brown, owner of Farmer Brown’s Produce in Tennessee, through its 'Geared to Give' program. The program, which has given 56 pieces of equipment to farming veterans since 2015, awarded Brown one of five tractors this year to support his agricultural business.

Sen. Elissa Slotkin and six Democratic senators wrote to Defense Secretary Pete Hegseth demanding explanations for blocking eight Navy officers from promotions, citing concerns about political motivations and demographic impacts. The blocked officers included women and Black individuals, and Hegseth allegedly prioritized someone from his inner circle. The letter requested documentation on the criteria and legal basis for the decisions.

New York City hosted the largest maritime gathering in US history for America's 250th birthday, featuring ships from 20 countries and two active-duty US Navy ships. The event, organized by Sail4th 250, included a parade of tall ships and public tours of naval vessels from July 3 to July 8, 2026.

A U.S. Navy veteran and farmer in Berne, N.Y., received a new Kubota SVL65-2 compact track loader from Kubota and the Farmer Veteran Coalition. Justin Butts was one of five farmer veterans nationwide to get new farming equipment.

President Trump threatened to launch another 'big attack' against Iran and warned the U.S. Navy could resume a naval blockade in the Strait of Hormuz, following a U.S. military attack in retaliation for Iranian attacks on commercial ships.

President Trump threatened to launch another 'big attack' on Iran and warned of resuming a naval blockade in the Strait of Hormuz, following a U.S. military strike in retaliation for Iranian attacks on commercial ships.

President Trump threatened to launch another 'big attack' against Iran and warned of resuming a U.S. naval blockade in the Strait of Hormuz, following the U.S. military's recent shelling of Iran in retaliation for attacks on commercial ships.

The U.S. Navy identified Cmdr. Gabriel Edwards as the sailor lost at sea after an MH-60S helicopter emergency water landing in the Arabian Sea on July 1. Three crew members were recovered, but the search for Edwards was suspended after over 102 hours. Edwards was posthumously promoted to captain.

A Chinese military magazine reported that the US Navy's advanced warships, including the USS Gerald R. Ford and USS Zumwalt, have experienced fires, electrical failures, and propulsion issues, highlighting non-combat losses that expose systemic flaws in fleet capabilities.

The U.S. Navy has identified Cmdr. Gabriel Edwards, the commanding officer of Helicopter Sea Combat Squadron 5, as the missing sailor after a helicopter made an emergency landing in the Arabian Sea on July 1.

The US Navy is addressing vulnerabilities of ballistic missile submarines when in port or on the surface, citing threats like drones, anti-tank rockets, and mines. Ukraine claimed to damage a Russian submarine using an underwater drone in 2023, prompting the Navy to develop new defense technologies, including AI countermeasures and security robots.

The threat level at the Strait of Hormuz has been raised to 'severe' following Iran's attacks on tankers using a U.S. Navy route. Iran's military warned it will target ships that do not use a northern route approved by Tehran.

Norfolk-based BAE Systems is suing the U.S. Navy, alleging it lost over $8 million modernizing USS Vicksburg due to the Navy's underestimation of required repairs. The defense contractor claims the overhaul's costs exceeded initial projections.

Iranian media report that an oil tanker was attacked near Oman in the Strait of Hormuz after ignoring warnings and attempting to use a US-backed route. US officials cited by Axios blamed Iran for the attack, which involved an 'unknown projectile' damaging two vessels without causing casualties.

A U.S. Navy Senior Chief was arrested Thursday in connection with child pornography. The individual faces multiple charges related to the possession or distribution of the material.

Russian missiles and drones struck Kyiv, killing at least 11 people and damaging apartment blocks. Ukraine faces interceptor shortages for its Patriot defense system. President Trump offered to mediate the Russia-Ukraine war during a call with Putin. Iran's former Supreme Leader Ayatollah Ali Khamenei was buried, with his son Mojtaba absent due to injuries. A U.S. Navy helicopter crashed in the Arabian Sea, with the search suspended.

The article discusses how Trump's war is leading to higher global interest rates for years. U.S. Sailors are preparing ordnance on the USS Abraham Lincoln, as depicted in a photo from the U.S. Navy.

The U.S. Navy has ended the search for a missing crew member following a helicopter crash in the Arabian Sea. The military suspended the search for the crashed MH-60 Seahawk helicopter in the Persian Gulf.

The US has ended the search for a Navy pilot who was lost at sea after a helicopter crash during the Iran war. The Navy did not identify the service member involved in the incident.

The U.S. Navy has suspended its active search for a sailor who went missing after an MH-60S helicopter crashed in the Arabian Sea. The search was called off following the crash, which occurred on Wednesday.

The U.S. Navy has suspended the search for a missing sailor assigned to Helicopter Sea Combat Squadron 5 aboard the USS George H.W. Bush. The sailor went missing on July 1 after a MH-60S helicopter crashed in the Arabian Sea.

The U.S. Navy suspended the active search for a sailor missing after an MH-60S helicopter crashed in the Arabian Sea. The search was conducted by the U.S. Navy and Air Force under U.S. Central Command, with the sailor’s name withheld pending next-of-kin notification.

Iran's UN mission and deputy foreign minister accused the United States of fostering a 'culture of impunity' by failing to accept responsibility for the 1988 downing of Iran Air Flight 655, which killed 290 civilians including 66 children. The mission criticized the U.S. for decorating the crew responsible and refusing to apologize, linking this to ongoing U.S. actions like the Minab missile strike that killed 168 schoolchildren.

Reagan National Airport will close for rehearsals and celebrations on Friday and Saturday as part of the America 250 events, featuring military flyovers, parachute teams, and demonstrations by the Air Force Thunderbirds, Blue Angels, and other aircraft. The schedule includes multiple low-flying military formations, FAA-mandated airport shutdowns, and appearances by Air Force One and B-2 stealth bombers.

A former CNN reporter, who defamed a US Navy veteran leading to significant financial losses for the network, has been hired by Al Jazeera. The individual's new position at Al Jazeera comes after the defamation incident resulted in costly legal repercussions for CNN.

Transgender troops who voluntarily left the U.S. military after a 2025 policy change are being released, with California proposing a bill to support those facing less than honorable discharges. U.S. Navy sailor Chase Humes, a transgender man, received an honorable discharge after choosing voluntary separation, preserving his access to benefits, while others fear uncertain futures under the new policy.

A Japanese torpedo sank a decommissioned USS Juneau during a live-fire exercise called Valiant Shield 2026, part of a coordinated training effort with US allies in the Pacific. The exercise involved Japan, Australia, Canada, and New Zealand, simulating realistic combat scenarios. The same ship name was previously used for a vessel sunk by a Japanese submarine in World War II.

A U.S. Navy MH-60S Sea Hawk helicopter made an emergency landing in the Arabian Sea, according to a Navy statement. A handout photo provided by the Navy shows the helicopter.

A U.S. helicopter made an emergency water landing in the Arabian Sea, resulting in three crew members being rescued at sea. The Navy reported that a search is ongoing for the fourth missing crew member.

A U.S. helicopter assigned to the USS George H.W. Bush crashed in the Arabian Sea, resulting in one crew member missing. The Navy stated it is not believed to have been caused by hostile action.

A U.S. Navy helicopter made an emergency water landing in the Arabian Sea, resulting in one of four crew members missing, according to the U.S. military. The MH-60S Seahawk, used for search and rescue and combat support, was involved in the incident.

A U.S. helicopter assigned to the USS George H.W. Bush crashed in the Arabian Sea, resulting in one crew member missing. The Navy stated the incident was not caused by hostile action.

A US Navy airman is missing after an MH-60S Sea Hawk helicopter crashed in the Arabian Sea on Wednesday. The incident occurred in the Arabian Sea where the fleet is operating for the Iran War.

The U.S. Navy's decommissioned USS Juneau was sunk by a torpedo from a Japan Maritime Self-Defense Force submarine during the Valiant Shield exercise, a multinational training event involving the U.S., Japan, Australia, Canada, and New Zealand. The exercise aims to enhance joint operational capabilities across multiple domains, with environmental precautions taken before the ship's sinking.

Lance Cpl. Armando Ortiz Canseco, a 21-year-old Marine from Minnesota, went missing during a training exercise off the coast of Southern California. Extensive search efforts by the U.S. Navy, Marine Corps, Coast Guard, and Air Force were conducted, but he was declared dead.

Debris found in Cameron Parish, Louisiana, has been identified by the NTSB as belonging to Skydweller Aero's solar-powered aircraft Solar Impulse SI2. The aircraft, part of a U.S. Navy exercise, crashed into the Gulf of Mexico in May 2024 after losing power during a return flight. The Solar Impulse SI2 previously completed a record-setting global solar flight in 2015-2016.

The U.S. Department of Defense has increasingly adopted artificial intelligence to process vast military data and gain decision advantage. Initiatives like Project Maven (2017), the Joint Artificial Intelligence Center (2018), and the Chief Digital and Artificial Intelligence Office (2022) demonstrate AI's role in enhancing battlefield awareness, autonomous systems, and threat detection while retaining human oversight.

The Navy is investing billions in developing unmanned waterborne drones for naval warfare. The initiative includes deploying a fleet of drone boats, demonstrated by a recent mission that rescued a helicopter crew near Iran.

The U.S. and Iran agreed to a ceasefire after escalating violence in the Persian Gulf, prompting stock futures to rise while energy markets remained volatile. Attacks on Kuwait and Bahrain occurred, but a meeting in Qatar was scheduled to resolve disputes over the Strait of Hormuz. President Donald Trump issued threats against Iran, and the U.S. Navy demonstrated the safety of an alternate shipping route.