Navy Commander Lost in Arabian Sea | Virginia Beach News

Tragedy strikes the U.S. Navy as Commander Gabriel Edwards, a 20-year veteran and commanding officer of Helicopter Sea Combat Squadron 5, is confirmed lost after his helicopter crashed in the Arabian Sea — with rescue efforts suspended after 102 harrowing hours. Three crew members survived. Meanwhile, the USS Nimitz, the Navy’s longest-serving aircraft carrier, returns home after a four-month deployment focused on regional security partnerships. In a separate development, U.S. forces strike back at Iran following attacks on commercial ships in the Strait of Hormuz — a move condemned by U.S. Central Command as dangerous and unwarranted. And as the heat climbs — with temps hitting the 90s and storms possible — the nation braces for a sweltering weekend. Listen in comfort:Get a discount on a Soli Pillow: http://solipillow.com/discount/dnn. Advertise on DNN:[email protected] This is an automated, high-level news summary based on public reporting.Report issues to [email protected]. View sources & latest updates:https://sources.thednn.ai/fa4b28840cdf726f