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The U.S. Navy conducted a failed ballistic missile intercept in June using the Aegis combat system on the destroyer John Paul Jones. However, the ship successfully conducted a flight test earlier, in February, resulting in the first intercept of a ballistic missile target using the Standard Missile-3 Block IIA off the west coast of Hawaii. Details here: http://bit.ly/2krW2QP (Leah Garton/U.S. Missile Defense Agency)

From internal clashes at the Pentagon to an engine falling from the sky, here are the most popular stories from this year:

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Remains of McCain sailors found aboard ship as the search continues
U.S. Navy divers have discovered the remains of some of the 10 missing sailors inside the damaged compartments on board the destroyer John S. McCain. Malaysian Navy forces discovered additional remains at sea as the search continues into its second day.
By David B. Larter


Here is how the U.S. Navy collisions have unfolded:

• 7 US sailors missing after catastrophic collision
• Seven missing Fitzgerald sailors discovered dead
• Fitzgerald crew's 'heroic efforts' saved their ship from sinking, admiral says
• Stricken destroyer John S. McCain arrives in Singapore, 10 crew still missing
• 7th Fleet commander sacked days after second deadly collision
• How the US Navy's fleet has been on a collision course for years
• US Navy worked around its own standards to keep ships underway: sources
• Navy finds deep-rooted failures led to fatal collisions
• Navy crews at fault in fatal collisions, investigations find

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US breaks ground for new permanent base in Israel
U.S. and Israeli officers broke ground in Israel on Monday for a permanent U.S. Army base that will house dozens of U.S. soldiers, operating under the American flag, and charged with the mission of defending against rocket and missile attacks.
By Barbara Opall-Rome
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