Marine Fighter Attack Squadron 242 conducts flight operations aboard the America-class amphibious assault ship USS Tripoli (LHA 7), in the Pacific Ocean, Nov. 29, 2025. Tripoli, the flagship of the ...

The House on Wednesday voted to pass a bill that could imprison health care providers for providing gender-affirming care for minors. The bill — titled the “Protect Children’s Innocence Act” and ...

In response to the Department of the Interior’s announcement that designs on newly issued America the Beautiful passes will include President Donald Trump’s face, one artist has taken matters into her ...

The US seeks to expand and deepen its defense relationship with Vietnam, according to Washington’s top envoy to the nation, as the two sides continue to hammer out details of a trade deal. “I think ...

Forbes contributors publish independent expert analyses and insights. Peter Suciu covers trends in the world of aerospace and defense. The United States Navy's only forward-deployed nuclear-powered ...

The United States has deployed three naval vessels—including two aircraft carriers—capable of operating F-35 stealth fighter jets across the Western Pacific this week amid China's rapidly growing sea ...

Two U.S. Navy warships pulled into Da Nang, Vietnam, on Monday for the first Navy visit to the city in two years, according to the service. The amphibious assault ship USS Tripoli — lead vessel of the ...

Aviation Boatswain’s Mate (Aircraft Handling) 2nd Class Haydee Rivera stands at the ready during flight operations with Marine Fighter Squadron 242 on the flight deck of the forward-deployed ...

This is the bell of the USS California, one of 8 battleships hit in the attack on Pearl Harbor on December 7, 1941. The USS California was badly damaged by two aerial torpedoes and *** bomb. During ...

The USS Nimitz (CVN-68) makes her way into San Diego Bay mid-morning on Sunday, Dec. 7, 2025, in San Diego, CA. The Nimitz, which was ported in San Diego for 11 years, is finishing a 50-year service ...

The amphibious assault ship can deploy Marine Expeditionary Units (MEU) with up to 2,200 troops and serve as the flagship of an expeditionary strike group or an amphibious ready group. Yet, it is ...