Coast Guardsman’s wife arrested for expired visa after security check
The wife of an active-duty Coast Guardsman was arrested last week by federal immigration authorities inside the family residential section of the U.S. Naval Air Station at Key West, Florida, after she was flagged in a routine security check, officials said Saturday. “The spouse is not a member of the Coast Guard and was detained by Homeland Security Investigations pursuant to a lawful removal orde...[Read More]
Coast Guardsman’s wife arrested for expired visa after security check
The wife of an active-duty Coast Guardsman was arrested last week by federal immigration authorities inside the family residential section of the U.S. Naval Air Station at Key West, Florida, after she was flagged in a routine security check, officials said Saturday. “The spouse is not a member of the Coast Guard and was detained by Homeland Security Investigations pursuant to a lawful removal orde...[Read More]
Active-duty troops detained in DEA raid at illegal Colorado nightclub
Active-duty service members were among those detained during a crackdown by the U.S. Drug Enforcement Administration on an unlicensed, “underground” nightclub in Colorado Springs, Colorado. About 200 people were in the venue when DEA agents, as well as U.S. Immigration and Customs Enforcement, raided the club early Sunday morning. The agencies seized drugs and weapons and detained 114 undocumented...[Read More]
Poll shows young vets unhappy with Signal leak, federal program cuts
A new survey of Iraq and Afghanistan veterans released Monday shows significant dissatisfaction with national security officials’ recent handling of sensitive military information, as well as broad concerns about potential cuts to federal support services related to White House moves. The poll — from Iraq and Afghanistan Veterans of America and Columbia University’s Center for Veteran Transition a...[Read More]
US says it’s hit more than 800 targets in Houthi bombing campaign
The U.S. military has hit more than 800 targets in Yemen during a 40-day airstrike campaign against the Houthis, a terrorist group threatening commercial ships in the region for more than a year. “We will continue to increase the pressure and further disintegrate Houthi capabilities as long as they continue to impede freedom of navigation,” U.S. Central Command, conducting the operation, wrote in ...[Read More]
Southern Lightning: NIWC Atlantic, NSWC Crane Advance Navy’s Unmanned Mission
SULLIVAN’S ISLAND, S.C. — Naval Information Warfare Center (NIWC) Atlantic completed a week of intensive research and communications testing on April 18 involving unmanned autonomous systems off the coast of Sullivan’s Island in partnership with Indiana-based Naval Surface Warfare Center, Crane Division (NSWC Crane) and U.S. Fleet Forces Command.
Southern Lightning: NIWC Atlantic, NSWC Crane Advance Navy’s Unmanned Mission
SULLIVAN’S ISLAND, S.C. — Naval Information Warfare Center (NIWC) Atlantic completed a week of intensive research and communications testing on April 18 involving unmanned autonomous systems off the coast of Sullivan’s Island in partnership with Indiana-based Naval Surface Warfare Center, Crane Division (NSWC Crane) and U.S. Fleet Forces Command.
USNS Sojourner Truth Christened as MSC’s Newest Fleet Replenishment Oiler
SAN DIEGO — Military Sealift Command’s (MSC) newest fleet replenishment oiler USNS Sojourner Truth (T-AO 210), was christened during a ceremony at the General Dynamics NASSCO shipyard in San Diego, Calif., last night.
USNS Sojourner Truth Christened as MSC’s Newest Fleet Replenishment Oiler
SAN DIEGO — Military Sealift Command’s (MSC) newest fleet replenishment oiler USNS Sojourner Truth (T-AO 210), was christened during a ceremony at the General Dynamics NASSCO shipyard in San Diego, Calif., last night.
House lawmakers expected to debate defense funding boosts this week
House Armed Services Committee members are expected to mark up their section of the congressional reconciliation package this week, potentially adding $150 billion in military spending in coming years. The reconciliation package — the broad framework of which has already been adopted by the Republican-led House and Senate — is expected to be up for chamber votes sometime next month. Committee work...[Read More]
House lawmakers expected to debate defense funding boosts this week
House Armed Services Committee members are expected to mark up their section of the congressional reconciliation package this week, potentially adding $150 billion in military spending in coming years. The reconciliation package — the broad framework of which has already been adopted by the Republican-led House and Senate — is expected to be up for chamber votes sometime next month. Committee work...[Read More]
US Forces Deploy Anti-Ship Missiles in Philippines and Stage Live-Fire Drills Near China Hotspots
About 9,000 American and 5,000 Filipino military personnel took part in the combat maneuvers.