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US to build fast boat base near South China Sea

The move comes as Chinese and Philippine vessels have clashed in increasingly hostile interactions in the region.

By Zita Ballinger Fletcher

5 weeks ago

The accidental Word War II victory of a little PT boat that could

Under the command of Lt. Isadore Kovar, PT-137 missed a Japanese destroyer — and crippled a cruiser instead.

By Jon Guttman

4 months ago

Sailor charged in fellow sailor’s death in patrol boat incident

The accused sailor faces charges that include negligent homicide, making a false official statement and dereliction of duty.

9 months ago

Sea bag tanker jacket, boat cloak for women proposed for Marine uniforms

The commandant made one recommendation before voting got underway: to eliminate the requirement for women to wear pantyhose with dress uniform skirts.

By Hope Hodge Seck

18 months ago

US Navy sinks Houthi small boats during hijack attempt in Red Sea

U.S. Navy helicopters returned fire, sinking three of the four boats and killing the crews.

20 months ago

Five special warfare sailors injured in boat training mishap

Three of the five had been released from local hospitals as of Friday afternoon, officials said.

By Geoff Ziezulewicz

2 years ago