Author Geoff Ziezulewicz

Geoff Ziezulewicz

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Geoff is the managing editor of Military Times, but he still loves writing stories. He covered Iraq and Afghanistan extensively and was a reporter at the Chicago Tribune. He welcomes any and all kinds of tips at geoffz@militarytimes.com.

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Retired Navy four-star admiral arrested in bribery scheme

Retired Adm. Robert Burke served as the vice chief of naval operations and the chief of naval personnel. He faces up to 30 years in prison.

10 months ago

Navy to aid Baltimore’s Francis Scott Key Bridge collapse recovery

The Navy’s Supervisor of Salvage and Diving will use the barges to surface and remove portions of the bridge.

12 months ago

Deployment extended for aircraft carrier George HW Bush

Bush's sailors are expected to return home after nine months instead of seven, according to officials.

Retired Navy captain sentenced for role in ‘Fat Leonard’ scandal

A federal judge sentenced Jesus V. Cantu to 30 months behind bars.

A return to the Philippines

The longtime ally could again host U.S. naval forces in the not-too-distant future.

White House announces nominees to lead Navy in Asia and Middle East

They will still need to be approved by the Senate before taking the helms of the Navy's 7th and 5th fleets.

New in 2023: The fate of Fat Leonard

Will 2023 bring about an explanation from authorities on how the portly shipping magnate was able to escape federal custody?

Glitches delay full rollout of Navy’s personnel evaluation program

The old system will be available to sailors through next year as the service works out the kinks of the new system.

Will Common Access ID cards stop working on Nov. 23?

More than 78,000 Navy members and 21,000 Marine Corps members were using Common Access Cards of Nov. 10 that will become "non-operational."

Pay, retirement paperwork backlog being cleared, Navy says

A DD-214 record summarizes a service member’s military career and is vital for attaining veterans’ benefits and transitioning into the civilian world.

DoD Inspector General investigating fewer allegations of senior official misconduct

The Pentagon watchdog has investigated 15 percent fewer allegations of bad behavior against generals, admirals and senior civilians since 2015, according to a report.

Charity for veterans' funerals faces federal investigation

Federal agents suspect the owners of Minnesota's Dog Tag Furniture pocketed funds that were supposed to pay for veteran funerals, according to court records.

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