A Supercarrier Sidelined By COVID-19 Could Be The Canary In The Coal Mine For The Navy (Updated)
Tight living conditions make U.S. Navy ships ripe for outbreaks of COVID-19, which could have damning consequences for national security.
By Chris Harmer March 26, 2020
Now Both Aircraft Carriers In The Western Pacific Have COVID-19 Cases, Raising Readiness Concerns
Sailors from a carrier forward deployed to Japan had contracted the virus as confirmed cases grow onboard another flattop in Guam.
By Joseph Trevithick March 27, 2020
"Sailors Do Not Need To Die": Captain Of COVID-19 Plagued Carrier Pleads To Bring Crew Ashore (Updated)
The bulk of the crew presently remains on the supercarrier, where the virus has been spreading like wildfire and shows no signs of stopping.
By Joseph Trevithick March 31, 2020
Defense Secretary Says He Hasn't Even Read Letter From Carrier Captain Pleading To Evacuate Crew
In a baffling turn of events, after the captain's dire letter had made national news, the Secretary of Defense says he hasn't even read it himself.
By Tyler Rogoway March 31, 2020
Navy Could Still Punish Captain Behind Letter Begging To Get Sailors Off COVID-19 Plagued Carrier
The Navy says whoever leaked the letter, even if it was the author himself, could face disciplinary action for violating good order and discipline.
By Joseph Trevithick April 1, 2020
Entire Crew Of A Russian Nuclear Submarine Is In Quarantine After COVID-19 Exposure
Personnel from a second sub and a floating workshop are also in quarantine, underscoring the dangers the virus poses to naval forces worldwide.
By Joseph Trevithick March 30, 2020
Every Navy in the world has the same problem, whether they acknowledge it or not.