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What did the US military’s Gaza aid pier actually accomplish?
The pier’s mission ended last week, and its clearest legacy is what wasn’t possible, analysts say.
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Your Military
Naval aviator becomes first American woman to secure air-to-air kill
The incident was one of more than 20 where Strike Fighter Squadron 32 deployed air-to-air missiles against Iran-backed Houthi one-way attack drones.
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USS Eisenhower back in Norfolk following historic, extended deployment
While underway, the Ike carrier and its strike group shot down a barrage of Iran-backed Houthi drones and missiles on a regular basis.
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Theodore Roosevelt carrier strike group operating in the Middle East
The Theodore Roosevelt and its carrier strike group arrived in the U.S. 5th Fleet area of operations on Friday.
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After last-ditch effort, the Gaza pier aid mission is coming to an end
The pier mission resulted in injuries to three U.S. troops earlier this year, and much of the aid has failed to reach Gazans in need.
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Opinion
Navy should hit back harder against Houthi online disinformation
Our guest opinion writer argues the Pentagon should do more to defend against online lies and disinformation spread by the Houthis and their allies.
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Ike CSG crew receives Combat Action Ribbon for Red Sea fight
The Combat Action Ribbon, or CAR, is awarded to sailors and Marines who actively participated in ground or surface action.
After frenetic Red Sea cruise, the salty sailors of USS Mason are home
The warship Mason's crew battled Houthi attacks on merchant vessels and their own ship, according to the Navy.
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June Red Sea recap: Houthis hit civilian ships, Navy rescues mariners
The Navy rescued mariners of multiple cargo ships transiting Middle Eastern waters in June after Houthi militants struck the commercial vessels.
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The Navy’s ongoing carrier conundrum
Ike's latest extended deployment raises questions about whether the Navy's carriers can respond to all the global hot spots where they are required.
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US humanitarian pier reanchored to the coast of Gaza
U.S. defense officials said the temporary humanitarian aid pier has been reanchored to the beach in Gaza.
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Israel revives trebuchet, a catapult variant forces are using at border
The weapon’s purpose is to launch beyond fortifications, like that separating Israel from Lebanon.
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Despite false Houthi claims, the Ike aircraft carrier fights on
The aircraft carrier Dwight D. Eisenhower is battling not only Houthi attacks, but also bad gouge that the Iran-backed rebels sunk the ship.
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After months taking on Houthis, Navy warship Mason leaves Middle East
The Navy destroyer Mason has been shooting down attacks by Iran-backed Houthi rebels in Yemen since November.
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The Army-Navy Gaza aid pier is back in the beach
Rough seas had damaged the vital aid pier, requiring its removal.
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Soldier injured in Gaza pier mission transported to Army hospital
The soldier suffered a non-combat injury, along with two other service members, last May.
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May Red Sea recap: Navy maintains fight against Houthi attacks
The Navy destroyed several missiles and drones launched by Iran-backed Houthi militants over the last month.
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