The New York Times – On the Runway:
Asked whether the deployment of the Abraham Lincoln had gone on too long, the president said its deployment had lasted “not nearly long enough.”
Category: United States Defense and Military Forces
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Navy and USS Lincoln’s Problems Are Tied to Attacks on U.S. Base Early in War
The New York Times – On the Runway:
Diego Garcia, a tiny island 2,200 miles from the Gulf of Oman, took over as the Navy’s logistics hub after Iran damaged a base in Bahrain.
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She Sewed the Blue Angels’ Suits for 40 Years. Then a Big Company Got the Job.
The New York Times – On the Runway:
Jellie Whitehurst in Pensacola, Fla., was surprised to learn that after decades, the Navy had awarded a $1.7 million contract to a company in Virginia to supply the gear.
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Pentagon Changes How It Reports Casualties in Iran War
The New York Times – On the Runway:
The changes separated the casualty numbers into two separate web pages, potentially making it more difficult to tally the war’s full toll.
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An Admiral’s Rise Reveals the Politics Driving Hegseth’s Pentagon
The New York Times – On the Runway:
Before he was picked to lead the Navy, Adm. Daryl Caudle found ways to signal his support for Defense Secretary Pete Hegseth’s anti-diversity goals.
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As BTS Returns From the Military, There’s a Precedent: Elvis
The New York Times – Music:
With the K-pop group releasing its comeback album, “Arirang,” on Friday, look back at how one of pop’s original kings handled his time out of the spotlight.
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Trump’s Actions Test the Fragile World of Air Travel
The New York Times – Travel:
Last minute announcements and abrupt changes by the Trump administration have caused confusion in an already strained U.S. aviation system.
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What We Know About the El Paso Airspace Shutdown
The New York Times – Travel:
The Trump administration blamed the disruptive halt on a cartel drone incursion, but others have disputed that explanation.