Spring 2020
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Navy COVID-19 Cases Pass 2,000: Report
The total confirmed cases of coronavirus among Navy sailors has passed the 2,000 mark, and the sea service currently makes up 42 percent of all U.S. military cases, according to a report. Military Times reports that after an additional 208 cases across the Department of Defense were confirmed over the weekend, the total number of…
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Navy Launches Investigation Into USS Roosevelt Situation: Reports
Acting Navy Secretary James McPherson has decided to launch a full investigation into the incidents surrounding the USS Theodore Roosevelt (CVN-71) that led to the firing of its commanding officer. Navy Chief of Operations Adm. Michael Gilday reportedly had initially recommended the immediate reinstatement of Capt. Brett Crozier, but McPherson has opted to delay that…
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(VIDEO) Blue Angels Fly Over New York City to Honor Front-Line Workers
As the coronavirus pandemic continues to grip New York City and the rest of the country, health care personnel and other essential workers on the front lines in the world’s hardest-hit city received a salute from the skies on Tuesday courtesy of the United States Navy (with an assist from the Air Force). The Blue…
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Fired USS Roosevelt CO Could Be Reinstated; Gen. Milley Wants ‘Full-Blown Investigation:’ Report
The commanding officer of the aircraft carrier USS Theodore Roosevelt (CVN-71) who was fired for breaking the chain of command when coronavirus infected his ship could be restored to command of the carrier, but Chairman of the Joint Chiefs of Staff Gen. Mark Milley wants a “full-blown investigation” first, according to a report. Politico reports…
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DoD Study Proposes Cutting 2 Aircraft Carriers: Report
An Department of Defense internal study suggests cutting two aircraft carriers from the fleet — one of several significant changes that would change the U.S. Navy’s force structure were it adopted, according to a report. Defense News reported that in addition to calling for a fleet of nine carriers instead of 11, the plan would…
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(Video) Russian Jet Intercepts Navy P-8 Above Mediterranean Sea: Report
U.S. 6th Fleet slammed Russia for an “unsafe” intercept of a Navy P-8 Poseidon aircraft in international airspace above the Mediterranean Sea recently. U.S. 6th Fleet posted video of the encounter on Twitter over the weekend (embedded below). The video is shot from the P-8 and shows a jet briefly coming extremely close to the…
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Destroyer CO Fired, Accused of Falsely Reporting Ship’s Position: Report
The commanding officer of the Arleigh Burke-class destroyer USS Decatur (DDG-73) has been fired after an investigation accused him of filing false position reports to hide the fact that his ship had stalled for hours in the Pacific, according to a report. The San Diego Union-Tribune reports that Cmdr. John “Bob” Bowen was removed from…
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Sailor From USS Theodore Roosevelt Dies From COVID-19
A sailor who served aboard the aircraft carrier that had become overrun with coronavirus cases has become the first active duty service member to die from COVID-19 complications, according to reports. Politico reports that a sailor from the USS Theodore Roosevelt (CVN-71) was admitted to intensive care last week and died by Monday morning. The…
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DoD Denies Rumors on COVID-19 in New ‘Myths/Facts’ Guide
As the COVID-19 pandemic continues to grow over the coming weeks, there has been a lot of information circulated online about the virus — some of it good and important for our members to have, and some of it unsubstantiated rumors. In the interest of educating our members, we are sharing the following guide from…
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