When there is talk of flat budgets and ship reductions, the U.S. Navy inevitably suggests the retirement of its dedicated command ships — in particular the 6th Fleet flagship Mount Whitney. The ...

GAETA, Italy — A Navy ship in service for 53 years that has been a symbol of NATO strength for nearly two decades has a new commander. Capt. Colin Price took over command of the amphibious command ...

HAMPTON ROADS, Va. - Civilian mariners aboard Military Sealift Command ships continue to express frustration. Now, lawmakers are asking questions about certain decisions by made by the military.

When you see ships carrying American troops and matériel, you expect them to be owned and operated by the U.S. Navy. However, some of the ships that carry the fuel, supplies, and other matériel the ...

Summary and What You Need to Know: The Blue Ridge-class amphibious command and control ships, designed as communications hubs for amphibious forces, have been in service since 1970. Only two vessels ...

HAMPTON ROADS, Va. - Military Sealift Command civilian mariners who are frustrated and upset by orders that restrict them from leaving their ships while the coronavirus pandemic continues have reached ...

The sealift fleet, which will haul 90% of all U.S. Army and Marine Corps gear in a major crisis, was in an abysmal state of readiness, according a 2019 report from U.S. Transportation Command.

Firefighters combat a fire onboard the amphibious assault ship Bonhomme Richard at Naval Base San Diego. The Navy's top officer is pushing for answers in the wake of the Navy's latest stinging mishap.

The Blue Ridge-class command-and-control ship Mount Whitney transits the Mediterranean Sea in 2019. (MC3 Drew Verbis/U.S. Navy) When there is talk of flat budgets and ship reductions, the U.S. Navy ...