Geoff Ziezulewicz
Senior Reporter
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.
All Stories By Geoff
Navy identifies three vessels impacted by faulty shipyard weld work
The bad welds are not on components that would impact ship safety or operations, but the Navy said it is reviewing at least 23 potentially impacted ships.
How Adm. Paparo will lead the US military in the Indo-Pacific
While the Pentagon suggested Paparo as the Navy's next chief of operations, tapping him for combatant command will keep his skill sets in the West Pacific.
How Franchetti’s experience made her Biden’s pick to lead the Navy
President Joe Biden has nominated Adm. Lisa Franchetti to serve as the next chief of naval operations.
Stricken sub Connecticut returns to maintenance after dry dock upgrade
The boat is expected to return to operations in early 2026 following its Pacific Ocean grounding in the fall of 2021.
Defense secretary taps Pacific Fleet’s Paparo to be top Navy officer
Defense Secretary Lloyd Austin sent Paparo's name to the White House last week, officials confirmed.
Fleet’s material condition keeps getting worse, new INSURV report says
The annual report to Congress also warns of a personnel shortage within the Navy's Board of Inspection and Survey.
Pentagon: Yes, we are still lagging behind China’s hypersonics
"Our progress has been slow and has lacked urgency," one lawmaker said.
Navy will extend service life of destroyer Arleigh Burke
The first of its class warship was originally slated to retire in FY 2026 after 35 years of service.
Pilot error caused F-35 carrier crash and plunge into South China Sea
A Navy probe found the pilot did not act "in a reckless manner." The officer remains in the service, but is no longer flying.
A return to the Philippines
The longtime ally could again host U.S. naval forces in the not-too-distant future.
