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Coverage dated May 1, 2025

Pentagon keeps 2 aircraft carriers in Middle East for another week

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The carrier Harry S. Truman is expected to head home to Norfolk, Virginia, after the week is up, according to officials.

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  1. Military Times

    Pentagon keeps 2 aircraft carriers in Middle East for another week (opens Military Times)

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    The carrier Harry S. Truman is expected to head home to Norfolk, Virginia, after the week is up, according to officials.

  2. The Boston Globe

    Hegseth keeps 2 aircraft carriers in Middle East for another week for battle with Yemen’s Houthis (opens The Boston Globe)

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    The US has increased its attacks on the Houthis, launching daily strikes since March 15, when President Trump ordered a new, expanded campaign.

  3. WHDH Boston

    Hegseth keeps 2 aircraft carriers in Middle East for another week for battle with Yemen’s Houthis - Boston News, Weather, Sports (opens WHDH Boston)

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    WASHINGTON (AP) — Defense Secretary Pete Hegseth has ordered the USS Harry S. Truman aircraft carrier to remain in the Middle East for a second time, keeping

  4. Military.com

    2 Aircraft Carriers to Remain in Middle East for Another Week for Battle with Yemen's Houthis (opens Military.com)

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    Defense Secretary Pete Hegseth has ordered the USS Harry S. Truman aircraft carrier to remain in the Middle East for a second time, keeping it there another week so the U.S. can maintain two carrier strike groups in the region to battle Yemen-based Houthi rebels, according to a U.S. official.

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