The U.S. Navy has been prominently featured in recent news due to its engagements with various threats in the Red Sea, particularly involving Iran-backed Houthi rebels. These incidents include intercepting drones and missiles launched by the rebels, as well as engaging in defensive actions to protect commercial vessels from attacks. Additionally, the Navy has been involved in missions to intercept weapons intended for Houthi rebels in Yemen, with some resulting in tragic losses of Navy SEALs.
The United States Navy, established on October 13, 1775, is the naval warfare service branch of the U.S. Armed Forces. It is one of the largest and most powerful navies in the world, with a primary mission to maintain, train, and equip combat-ready naval forces capable of winning wars, deterring aggression, and maintaining freedom of the seas. The Navy operates a vast array of ships, submarines, and aircraft, and plays a crucial role in protecting U.S. interests at sea and projecting power across the globe. With a rich history and a commitment to maritime security, the U.S. Navy remains a key component of the nation's defense strategy.
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Now a Republican member of the House and a Trump ally, his previously unpublicized demotion from rear admiral to captain came after a Pentagon investigation found misconduct on the job.
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The US and UK have conducted multiple rounds of airstrikes against Houthi rebels in Yemen, targeting missiles and other military sites.
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Yemen's Houthi rebels have launched multiple attacks on ships in the Red Sea, causing damage and disrupting shipping.
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US warships have been targeted by Houthi anti-ship missiles in the Red Sea, leading to defensive responses.
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Two Navy SEALs, Christopher J. Chambers and Nathan Gage Ingram, died during a mission to confiscate Iranian-made weapons from an unflagged ship off the coast of East Africa.
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Iran is directly involved in attacks on shipping vessels in the Red Sea during the Israel-Hamas war, according to the US Navy's top Mideast commander.
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Two Navy SEALs went missing during a nighttime raid off the coast of Somalia while intercepting Iranian weapons intended for Houthi rebels in Yemen.
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Two Navy SEALs lost at sea during a mission to board a ship carrying Iranian-made weapons
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US and UK forces intercept 18 drones and three missiles launched by Houthi rebels in the Red Sea, marking the 26th attack on international shipping lanes since November.
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Two US Navy Seals are missing in the Gulf of Aden after attempting to intercept a vessel carrying components for Iranian ballistic missiles bound for Somalia.
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Two US Navy SEALs fell into the ocean during a mission to intercept weapons bound for Houthi-controlled Yemen.
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The US calls for urgent action against Houthi attacks on shipping vessels in the Red Sea and warns Iran about its support for the rebels.
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US Navy sailor Wenheng Zhao sentenced to 27 months in prison for leaking sensitive military information to Chinese intelligence officer.
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Houthi rebels deploy a one-way attack unmanned surface vessel, or USV, for the first time, posing a new and dangerous threat to commercial vessels and warships near the coast of Yemen.
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The US and 11 other countries warn Yemen's Houthis of unspecified consequences if they continue to attack shipping in the Red Sea.
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Iran sends warship to Red Sea amid escalating tensions with US-led coalition and Houthi attacks on commercial vessels.
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The US Navy destroyed three Houthi boats in the Red Sea after they attempted to board a container ship, Maersk Hangzhou, following previous attacks on the vessel.
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American ships and jets were called into action to counter a 10-hour-long attack on Red Sea shipping by Iran-backed Houthi forces in Yemen.
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Houthis threaten to strike US warships if targeted by multinational force in the Red Sea
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US Navy warships have engaged in multiple conflicts with Iran-backed Houthi rebels off the coast of Yemen, with recent incidents involving the shooting down of drones and missiles targeting commercial vessels.