US Navy's nuclear-powered aircraft carriers USS Theodore Roosevelt, USS Nimitz conduct wargames near China's maritime border
Even as China continues to indulge in reckless adventurism along its borders with different countries including India, two aircraft carrier strike groups of the United States of America conducted a two-day wargame near China's maritime boundary in the Philippine Sea. The two Nimitz-class nuclear-powered aircraft carriers - USS Theodore Roosevelt and USS Nimitz - strike groups commenced dual carrier flight operations in the Philippine Sea on June 21, 2020, and concluded the same a day later on June 22.
Jun 23, 2020, 18:01 PM IST
Eight more sailors aboard USS Theodore Roosevelt test COVID-19 positive for second time
Eight more sailors aboard the USS Theodore Roosevelt have tested positive a second time for the new coronavirus, raising to 13 the number who appear to have become infected again while serving aboard the sidelined aircraft carrier.
May 17, 2020, 10:18 AM IST
Brett Crozier, fired US Navy Captain of coronavirus-stricken aircraft carrier gets rousing farewell from sailors
The videos, which were posted on Facebook and Twitter, showed Brett Crozier addressing the crew members amid loud cheers of support from them. Captain Brett Crozier was relieved of his command of the Theodore Roosevelt on Thursday after a scathing letter in which he called on the Navy for stronger action to halt the spread of the virus aboard the nuclear-powered aircraft carrier was leaked to the media.
Apr 04, 2020, 09:30 AM IST
US defence chief to visit carrier as South China Sea tension simmers
Carter's visit could add to worsening discord between Washington and Beijing over Chinese claims to virtually the entire South China Sea.
Nov 04, 2015, 19:52 PM IST
