Latest "fifth fleet" stories

Pentagon announces nominees for 3 combatant commands

Two women are positioned to take over TRANSCOM and SOUTHCOM, doubling the number of female combatant commanders in DoD history.

By Aaron Mehta

2 years ago

Kearsarge ARG’s unusual cruise is over

The three warships left Norfolk on Dec. 17 but their tour really became three separate cruises.

By Mark D. Faram

4 years ago

US warship sails the Arabian Sea, avoiding port, killing time ... and germs

Personnel on the dock landing ship Fort McHenry have treated 25 sailors and Marines for a viral infection similar to mumps.

By Mark D. Faram

4 years ago

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