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Navy Seal's Brutal 'Hell Week' Course Plagued by Problems, According to Investigation

US Navy Seal Brutal 'Hell Week' Training Plagued by Masive Problems in Medical Care, Investigation Shows

The death of a sailor last year has sparked an investigation into the Navy SEAL training program known as Hell Week.

San Diego Helicopter Crash Update: US Navy Confirms Five Missing Sailors Now Dead | What Caused MH-60S Chopper Accident

Sep 04, 2021 03:50 PM EDT By Giul Martin

The U.S. Navy is now investigating the accident.

Man Sentenced for Fraud Scheme That Victimized Thousands of Navy Sailors in San Diego

Jun 15, 2021 05:17 AM EDT By Jess Smith

A man who deceived thousands of U.S. Navy sailors in San Diego County through a tax and insurance fraud scheme was sentenced Monday.

File photo of USS Nitze pictured in New York Harbor

Venezuela Accuses US of Provocation as US Navy Ship Sails Near Coast in 'Freedom of Navigation' Operation

Jun 25, 2020 09:47 AM EDT By Dani O.

The move comes a day after an Iranian ship docked at the Latin American country's port.

Police officers stand at a checkpoint after a shooting incident at Naval Air Station Corpus Christi

FBI: Corpus Christi Navy Base Shooting in Texas 'Terrorism-Related'

May 21, 2020 10:41 PM EDT By Danielle Ong

Federal authorities claim the recent attack at a U.S. Naval Base was related to terrorism. Authorities are still investigating whether there is a probable second suspect.

Trump Tells Navy to 'Destroy' Iranian Gunboats Harassing US Ships

Apr 24, 2020 06:34 PM EDT By Olive Marie

Pres. Trump ordered the US Navy to "shoot down and destroy" any gunboats harassing the US ships, an order that came after reports came out that Iranian boats that made harassing and dangerous approaches to the US vessels.

Iranian Speedboats Conduct Manuevers Close to US Warships Despite Warnings

Apr 17, 2020 06:50 AM EDT By Danielle Ong

Navy officials were reportedly approached by 11 Iranian speedboats in the Persian Gulf while conducting exercises on Wednesday.

Acting secretary of the navy Thomas Modly

'Naive or Stupid': Acting Navy Secretary Resigns After Slamming Former Navy Captain Brett Crozier

Apr 08, 2020 07:40 AM EDT By Danielle Ong

Acting Navy Secretary received backlash after an outlet leaked a profanity-laced audio recording slamming the fired Navy captain.

US Navy Fires Commander Who Raised Alarm About Coronavirus-Stricken Crew On Aircraft Carrier

Apr 03, 2020 07:40 AM EDT By Danielle Ong

The US Navy reportedly fired the captain of an aircraft carrier after exercising poor judgment and causing unnecessary panic.

Iran Releases US Sailors Accused of Straying into Iranian Waters [Watch]

Jan 13, 2016 01:16 PM EST By Tequan Wright

Iran released ten U.S. sailors on Wednesday, after detaining them overnight for allegedly straying into Iranian territorial waters.

US Navy to Name Ship for Civil Rights Icon Rep. John Lewis

Jan 08, 2016 11:00 AM EST By Selena Hill

The U.S. Navy announced Wednesday that it will name a ship after Democratic Rep. John Lewis of Georgia to honor his legacy as a civil rights hero and tireless fighter for freedom in America.

'American Sniper's Jason Hall: U.S. Navy SEAL's Story Hits Home for All Ranks in Military (Exclusive)

Dec 18, 2014 10:00 PM EST By Melissa Castellanos

What is it like to look behind the lens of a rifle as the most lethal sniper in U.S. Military history? Jason Hall, who also co-wrote the thriller "Paranoia" starring Harrison Ford, Gary Oldman and Liam Hemsworth, speaks to Latin Post.com in an exclusive interview where he shared what it was like to bring the story of U.S. Navy SEAL Chris Kyle (played by Bradley Cooper) to the big screen in the upcoming movie "American Sniper."

Malaysia Airlines Flight MH370 Search Continues with the Help of U.S. Navy Ship USNS Cesar Chavez

Apr 14, 2014 03:11 PM EDT By Melissa Castellanos

Legendary labor activist Cesar Chavez's legacy continues to thrive both in life and in death, even reaching international waters as part of the American effort in the search for missing Malaysia Airlines Flight MH370.