Navy

Crime 3 days ago

'Fat Leonard' faces sentencing in Navy bribery scandal

Navy con man Leonard Glenn Francis, aka "Fat Leonard," is scheduled to be sentenced after his guilty plea in one of the largest bribery and corruption scandals in U.S. military history.

Lifestyle October 25

On this day in history, October 25, 1944, first kamikaze suicide pilots attack US Navy in World War II

Imperial Japan sent its first wave of kamikaze suicide planes to the U.S. Navy off the coast of the Philippines on Oct. 25, 1944. Thousands were killed in the attacks by war's end.

OPINION October 23

US Navy: Projecting strength and building the fleet of tomorrow

Americans must face a hard truth: our military budgets are inconsistent with the threats we face. This is especially the case with the budget of the Department of the Navy. 

LIFESTYLE October 21

On this day in history, October 21, 1797, legendary warship USS Constitution is launched in Boston

The USS Constitution was launched on Oct. 21, 1797, in Boston on this day in history. She went on to a legendary career in naval warfare, earning the famous moniker Old Ironsides.

Washington October 20

Navy confirms death of crew after jet crashes near Mount Rainier in Washington

The U.S. Navy confirmed Sunday that the two pilots involved in a jet crash near Mount Rainier in Washington on Tuesday had been located and were dead.

Washington October 16

Navy jet located after crashing near Mount Rainier in Washington

The U.S. Navy located an EA-18G Growler jet on Wednesday that crashed near Mount Rainier in Washington on Tuesday, though the status of the two-person crew is unknown.

Navy October 14

Navy parachutist crash-lands on mother and teenager during San Francisco performance: video

Two spectators were injured after a Navy parachutist crash-landed into a crowd at a San Francisco Fleet Week performance.

VIDEO October 14

Navy parachutist crashes into crowd during San Francisco performance

Two people reportedly are injured after a Navy parachutist crash-landed during a performance in San Francisco. (Credit: KTVU)

VIDEO October 13

Initial probe finds commander not at fault for death of trainee during ‘Hell Week’

During an appearance on ‘Fox & Friends Weekend,’ Rep. Ryan Zinke, R-Mont., weighs in on the Navy SEAL trainee who died during ‘Hell Week.’

LIFESTYLE October 12

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.