Navy

A San Diego sailor accused of selling military secrets to a Chinese intelligence officer is due in court Tuesday for a hearing to determine whether he will remain in custody.

U.S. officials say two Navy sailors have been arrested on charges related to national security and ties to China. Federal officials said at a news conference Thursday that 22-year-old sailor Jinchao Wei was arrested on a charge related to espionage involving conspiracy to send national defense information to Chinese officials. The indictment says Wei made contact with a Chinese government...

The U.S. Navy has a historical and critical presence in our state, but not everyone may fully understand what it is like to serve. Now, a Connecticut native is setting out to change that. Megan Torrey has been named the state’s first U.S. Navy community ambassador. In her new role, she serves as a liaison between local communities and...

A family from Shelton continues to honor their son. Inspired by his uncle and grandfather, Xavier Sandor joined the Navy. But while serving on USS George Washington, Sandor suffered unbearable living conditions and eventually took his own life. Now, lawmakers are coming together to make sure that the men and women who protect the country are protected, too. “There’s...

After a Navy sailor from Shelton took his own life, Connecticut’s senators are pushing for legislation to provide better mental health care for all military members.

The Mexican Navy, with help from the U.S. Coast Guard, are searching for three American sailors who were last heard from on April 4 traveling near Mazatlán, Mexico, to San Diego.

Noah Song’s military status change went through earlier this week, allowing the 25-year-old pitcher to show up at Phillies’ spring training in Clearwater.

It is the latest cluster of Navy suicides this year to spark concerns of a fleetwide mental health crisis.

Two US Navy ships — USS Momsen and USS Harpers Ferry — came a little too close for comfort Tuesday morning as they passed each other in San Diego Bay.

A 23-year Thanksgiving tradition is going strong in Groton. Hundreds of Navy sailors away from their families sat down to a home-cooked meal, prepared by sub-base veterans. “I see so many smiling faces, it’s great!” Maxwell Rebels, Navy ITS, said This Thanksgiving there are plentiful servings for those who serve the country. “The stuffing, I’m not going to say...

A 23-year Thanksgiving tradition is going strong in Groton. Hundreds of Navy sailors away from their families sat down to a home-cooked meal, prepared by sub-base veterans.

They protect our country, but too often, members of the armed forces are defenseless when it comes to military sexual trauma. Reports of sexual assaults across all branches jumped 13% last year.

They protect our country, but too often, members of the armed forces are defenseless when it comes to military sexual trauma. Reports of sexual assaults across all branches jumped 13% last year. Close to 36,000 service members said in a confidential survey they experienced unwanted sexual contact. That’s compared to roughly 20,000 in a similar 2018 survey. “Military sexual trauma…

The escape of the Malaysian defense contractor at the center of one of the Navy’s biggest corruption scandals is as stunning and brazen as the case itself. U-Haul trucks were seen at his home in a tony San Diego neighborhood before Leonard Glenn Francis, known as “Fat Leonard,” snipped off his ankle monitor and disappeared.

As the USS Indiana returned to Groton Wednesday after a six month deployment, Nevada Currier was eagerly waiting to kiss her boyfriend of three years. Little did she know, he had a surprise planned for her on the pier. “I thought I would get a kiss and I got so much more,” Currier said. Petty Officer 2nd Class Andrew Frable…

The sailor’s mysterious death occurred while the aircraft carrier was docked

As a direct result of the recent U.S. Navy and Marine Corps aircraft crashes, Navy officials directed all non-deployed Navy aviation units Saturday to hold a safety pause on June 13 to look over risk-management practices and train personnel on threat and error-management processes.

A command investigation determined that a damper hose failed on the MC-60S Seahawk, causing severe vibrations as the aircraft was landing on a carrier off of San Diego last August.

The future John Lewis-class replenishment oiler will be the eighth such vessel to be named for a historic figure who fought for civil and human rights.

Two injured people were rescued by the U.S. Coast Guard and one was found dead in the aircraft, U.S. Navy E2-D Hawkeye, an official said.