Topic: John S. McCain

The guided-missile destroyer USS John S. McCain is resuming operations, Navy officials told reporters Tuesday.

Increased uncertainty about the future of the alliance between the United States and South Korea could unleash a new chain of destabilizing events, including Seoul's decision to develop nuclear weapons, analysts say.

The guided-missile destroyer USS John S. McCain has returned to sea, leaving port in Yokosuka, Japan, for the first time since a 2017 collision that resulted in the deaths of 10 sailors.

The Naval Sustainment System-Shipyards initiative aims to deliver 100 percent of maintenance projects on time or early by streamlining processes.

Acting Defense Secretary Patrick Shanahan has reminded all military personnel "that our mission, to protect and defend the nation, is apolitical."

The U.S. has acknowledged a request was made to reduce the visibility of the  USS John S. McCain during President Donald Trump's visit last weeke to Japan, but said the ship remained in its normal configuration

Acting Defense Secretary Patrick Shanahan said his chief of staff is investigating reports that the White House ordered the USS John McCain be hidden or obscured from view during President Donald Trump's visit to Japan.

Arizona Gov. Doug Ducey said Tuesday he's appointing Republican Rep. Martha McSally to fill the long-held seat of late Sen. John McCain for the next two years.

The USS John S. McCain was launched from dry dock and moored pier-side in Japan to continue repairs following a deadly collision last year.

Navy leaders told Congress that time and stable budgets will be required to sort out maintenance delays and backlogs, and outlined a 30-year vessel repair and upgrade plan.