Deaths of Sailors on USS George Washington

Two sailors assigned to the USS George Washington died shortly after the aircraft carrier arrived in Japan, their causes of death are unclear. The Navy is investigating both cases. The ship had a history of suicides, prompting investigations and mental health support for sailors.

Rescue of Three Sailors from Pikelot Atoll

Three sailors stranded on a small Pacific island were successfully rescued after spelling 'help' with palm tree leaves in the sand.

Stranded Sailors Rescued from Pikelot Atoll

Three sailors stranded on a tiny atoll in the Pacific Ocean for over a week were rescued after creating a 'HELP' sign from palm tree leaves, leading to their discovery by the U.S. Coast Guard and U.S. Navy.

Attack on Barbados-flagged Shipping Vessel in Gulf of Aden

Three sailors were killed on a Barbados-flagged shipping vessel in the Gulf of Aden after a missile launched by the Houthi militant group from Yemen hit the ship.