WASHINGTON (AP) — The Trump administration’s decision to send an aircraft carrier to waters off the Korean Peninsula is meant as a show of force, but it also could expose American weakness. If North Korea goes ahead with a ballistic missile or nuclear test and the U.S. does nothing in response, America’s deterrence will appear … Continue reading
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Navy petty officer admits secretly recording co-workers
NORFOLK, Va. (AP) — A petty officer 3rd class assigned to the aircraft carrier Enterprise admits he secretly recorded seven co-workers in a restroom. The Virginian-Pilot (http://bit.ly/1XRD1nA ) reports that Ricardo Pilola agreed to a plea deal Friday at his sentencing at Norfolk Naval Station. As part of his pleading he will be confined two … Continue reading
Navy to expedite repair work on ships in Hampton Roads
WASHINGTON (AP) — Virginia’s senators say the U.S. Navy will expedite repair work on three ships, which could provide some workload stability to the shipyards in Hampton Roads. Mark R. Warner and Tim Kaine, both Democrats, said in a news release Thursday, Jan 28, that the Navy will move up by several months repair work … Continue reading