Although the extent of the damage to the USS New Orleans is unknown, it will likely sideline a vital component of the US Navy’s surface fleet for months or longer. A fire broke out on the United ...
WASHINGTON — The USS New Orleans (LPD 18) caught fire Wednesday off the coast of Okinawa, according to the U.S. Navy's 7th Fleet. The fire began at approximately 4 p.m. Wednesday, local time. It was ...
The U.S. Navy commissioned the 19th and final Independence-class littoral combat ship today. The USS Pierre officially entered service, at a time when the Navy is looking to scrap or repurpose ...