Lashay Brown, 3, hugs Air Force Staff Sgt. Mike Maroney, as she is relocated to the New Orleans International Airport on Sept.
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Iowa Delegation Applauds Decision for RC-26 Aircraft to Remain in Iowa
U.S. Senator Joni Ernst , along with the full Iowa delegation, received notice from the U.S. Air National Guard that the RC-26 aircraft will remain based in Iowa at this time. The RC-26 aircraft is designed to counter drug trafficking and assist in counterterrorism efforts, and plays an important role in the Iowa Counterdrug Task Force.
Meet the hero vet who fought the Taliban while battling sexism 0:0
Mary Jennings Hegar’s first childhood memory was watching her father throw her mother through a plate-glass door. Hegar was 4 years old.
Prominent doctor, veteran Air Force general to headline Links Leadership Luncheon
Dr. Edith P. Mitchell is widely known for her work in fighting cancer disparities. In 2015, she was elected the president of the National Medical Association, which has a membership of over 30,000 African American physicians, and was named to EBONY Magazine’s Power 100 List.
Marines who shared nude photos of female colleagues investigated by the Pentagon
The Pentagon have launched an investigation into allegations Marines are sharing images – including naked photographs – of female servicewomen online without the permission. Former and current female Marines have said their photographs and those of women in other services were shared on social media without their consent.
U.S. attorney for La. western district retiring
Stephanie A. Finley, United States Attorney for the western district of Louisiana, announced Friday that she is retiring after 25 years of federal service. Finley began her career with the Department of Justice as an assistant United States attorney in October of 1995.
Marines set hearing on charges related to Muslim recruit’s death
The family of a Muslim Marine recruit from Michigan who died in a fall at boot camp said Friday they don’t believe the charges announced so far in their son’s death are severe enough for the hazing and abuse he endured. “The charges appear to be insufficient and do not address the magnitude of the torture, assault, abuse, hazing, neglect and maltreatment” to which Raheel Siddiqui, a 20-year-old former high school valedictorian from Taylor, was subjected, his family said through their lawyer, Shiraz Khan, Friday evening.
Number of military suicides still high, but help is on the rise
As the mental health flight commander at Maxwell Air Force Base, she believes in erasing the stigma of mental illness and providing the help needed for people in an Air Force community who fall into depression and who attempt or consider suicide. A 10-day Intensive Outpatient Program she implemented, and which started Monday, is working to do just that, as it is designed for those at a higher risk of suicide or who need more intensive care.
US military faces burgeoning nude picture-sharing scandal
The Pentagon faced a burgeoning scandal Friday as more pictures of naked female service members apparently shared without their consent by male colleagues have turned up on secret social media sites. General Robert Neller, the commandant of the Marine Corps, appeared embarrassed and uncertain how to deal with the problem, which first surfaced among members of his elite force.
Top generals testify against proposed State Dept. cuts
The two top U.S. generals in charge of military operations in Africa and the Middle East told the Senate Armed Service Committee on Thursday proposed budget cuts at the State Department could hamper the joint departmental effort to fight extremism. “We work very closely with various agencies,” said Marine Corps Gen.
Japan, US conduct navy drill in East China Sea as – warning’ to North Korea
The Japanese and US navies are conducting joint exercises in the East China Sea as tension intensifies in the region following North Korea’s missile tests , local media reported on Friday. The two sides launched the drill earlier this week, involving Japanese destroyers and a US Navy carrier strike group, the Sankei Shimbun daily and Kyodo News said, quoting unnamed Japanese and US government sources.
Trump’s Plan For ISIS Poised To Put Marines 20 Miles From ISIS Capital
Marines assigned to Weapons Company, 1st Battalion, 3rd Marine Regiment, fire a M252A2 81mm mortar system at Range 106 during Integrated Training Exercise 2-17, at Marine Corps Air Ground Combat Center, Twentynine Palms, Calif., Jan. 13, 2017. ITX is a combined-arms exercise which provides all elements of the Marine Air Ground Task Force an opportunity to utilize capabilities during large scale missions to become a more ready fighting force.
Trump’s Plan For ISIS Poised To Put Marines 20 Miles From ISIS Capital
Marines assigned to Weapons Company, 1st Battalion, 3rd Marine Regiment, fire a M252A2 81mm mortar system at Range 106 during Integrated Training Exercise 2-17, at Marine Corps Air Ground Combat Center, Twentynine Palms, Calif., Jan. 13, 2017. ITX is a combined-arms exercise which provides all elements of the Marine Air Ground Task Force an opportunity to utilize capabilities during large scale missions to become a more ready fighting force.
Top Generals Warn The US Nuclear Arsenal Is Dangerously Outdated
The U.S. nuclear arsenal is outdated and is potentially hampering the military’s nuclear deterrence factor, according to a group of top military officers. Air Force Generals John Hyten, Paul Selva and Stephen Wilson, and Navy Adm.
Austal’s Littoral Combat Ship cost overruns censored from government report
The Austal-built littoral combat ships USS Independence, left, and USS Coronado are underway in the Pacific Ocean in this April 23, 2014, photo. ) The Pentagon blocked the publication of damaging information regarding extensive cost overruns of two Littoral Combat Ships, according to a newly released government report.
Marine commandant condemns nude photo-sharing by his troops
The commandant of the U.S. Marine Corps is condemning the use of a secret Facebook page by some Marines to share nude photos of women, including female Marines. He’s urging victims to come forward if they believe they were harassed or abused, including over social media.
Solano College dean receives a Patriot Awarda
Solano Community College and Department of Defense officials recently honored an SCC leader for supporting school employees who serve in the National Guard and U.S. military reserve units, it has been announced. Shirley Lewis, a dean at the SCC Vallejo Center, was recognized by the college’s governing board during its March 1 meeting.
Judicial Watch Sues CIA, DOJ and Treasury for Records Related to…
Judicial Watch announced today that it filed a Freedom of Information Act lawsuit against the Central Intelligence Agency , the United States Department of Justice and the Department of the Treasury regarding records related to the investigation of retired United States Army Lieutenant General Michel Flynn’s communications with Russian Ambassador Sergey Kislyak ). Any and all records regarding, concerning, or related to the investigation of retired Gen.
NCIS investigating posting of nude photos of female Marines
The Defense Department is investigating reports that some Marines shared naked photographs of female Marines, veterans and other women on a secret Facebook page, some of which were taken without their knowledge. The photographs were shared on the Facebook page “Marines United,” which had a membership of active-duty and retired male Marines, Navy corpsmen and British Royal Marines.
Recent developments surrounding the South China Sea
In this March 3, 2017 file photo, a U.S. Navy F18 fighter jet lands on the U.S. Navy aircraft carrier USS Carl Vinson following a patrol off the disputed South China Sea. The USS Carl Vinson, which is steaming through the South China Sea, is just one of several high-profile displays of U.S. naval power as President Donald Trump’s administration weighs options of how to reassure allies and respond to an assertive China.
‘Appalling’: Vet on Marines Posting Nude Photos of Women
Hundreds of Marines are under investigation for allegedly posting nude pictures of nearly two dozen women on a private group Facebook Page called Marines United. According to The War Horse, a nonprofit organization run by a Marine Veteran, the women were identified in the photographs that drew 2,500 mostly graphic comments.
Some Marines under probe for sharing secretly taken nude photos of servicewomen
A U.S. Marine Corps Color Guard stands under a Marine Corps emblem in Jupiter, Florida, in 2014. The Defense Department is investigating reports that some Marines shared naked photographs of female Marines, veterans and other women on a secret Facebook page, some of which were taken without their knowledge.
Top cabinet officials fly to US carrier in disputed sea
The Philippine defense chief and two other Cabinet members on Saturday toured a US aircraft carrier patrolling the disputed South China Sea on the invitation of the Navy, US Embassy officials said. Defense Secretary Delfin Lorenzana, Finance Secretary Carlos Dominguez and Justice Secretary Vitaliano Aguirre II visited the USS Carl Vinson along with three Philippine security officials, said US Embassy spokeswoman Molly Koscina.
The suspended H-1B non-immigrant visa allows U.S. companies to employ …
Members of the U.S. Army stand guard as people walk through a concourse in the departures area at LaGuardia Airport , June 30, 2016 in the Queens borough of New York City. Drew Angerer/Getty Images/AFP Members of the U.S. Army stand guard as people walk through a concourse in the departures area at LaGuardia Airport , June 30, 2016 in the Queens borough of New York City.
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President Donald Trump, center, salutes the U.S. Air Force security detail at Orlando International Airport during his arrival to visit to St. Andrew Catholic School in Orlando, Fla., on March 3, 2017. President Donald Trump, center, salutes the U.S. Air Force security detail at Orlando International Airport during his arrival to visit to St. Andrew Catholic School in Orlando, Fla., on March 3, 2017.
Visit to new aircraft carrier hones president’s pro-military bona fides
Did you happen to see the video of President Donald Trump’s visit to the Navy’s newest aircraft carrier, the USS Gerald R. Ford? It will be the fastest, most capable aircraft carrier in our fleet. In fact, it will be the most muscular ship in the world, and the most expensive, coming in at a cost of $12.9 billion.
Former Travis pilot pens book on Kennedy assassination
Roger Purcell, a former Vacaville resident and Travis Air Force Base pilot, recently wrote, “I Shot JFK,” under the pen name Jake Aaron. The plot draws on common knowledge of the Kennedy assassination, with a twist.
10 Things to Know for Thursday
Your daily look at late-breaking news, upcoming events and the stories that will be talked about today, March 2. Attorney General Jeff Sessions had two conversations with the ambassador to the U.S. during the presidential campaign. The revelation fuels calls for him to recuse himself from an investigation into Russian interference in the election.
White House plans to delegate power over anti-terror raids
White House considers delegating more authority to the Pentagon for anti-terrorist raids to eliminate the hand-wringing approval process under Obama Donald Trump is set to delegate the power to launch anti-terror raids, similar to one which cost the life of a Navy SEAL in Yemen, according to insiders. White House sources claim Trump wants to speed up the process for launching time-sensitive missions, which US generals feel stalled during Barack Obama’s presidency.
The Latest: Malaysia says no evidence against N. Korean man
Malaysia is scrapping visa-free entry for North Koreans traveling into the countr… . Media film and photograph a North Korean diplomatic vehicle leaving the North Korean embassy in Kuala Lumpur, Malaysia, Thursday, March 2, 2017.
The Latest: WH says Conway promo of Ivanka line inadvertent
The top White House ethics attorney says counsellor Kellyanne Conway “acted inadvertently” and “without nefarious motive” when she promoted Ivanka Trump’s fashion line during a television interview at the White House. Stefan Passantino, deputy counsel to the president on compliance and ethics, wrote in a letter to the Office of Government Ethics that he met with Conway and resolved the matter.
Bill aims to prevent Casco Bay oil spills
A Portland lawmaker wants to stop ships from transferring heavy fuel in Maine waters without protective devices meant to block the spread of oil in the case of a spill. the practice, Rep. Ben Chipman, a Democrat, has proposed a bill to bring regulatory oversight to ship-to-ship fueling.
Deputy: 4 children dead, 3 people injured in Oregon fire
Republican legislative leaders in Indiana are warning that repealing the Affordable Care Act could unravel a program for poor residents that Vice President Mike Pence implemented as governor. Republican legislative leaders in Indiana are warning that repealing the Affordable Care Act could unravel a program for poor residents that Vice President Mike Pence implemented as governor.
Today in History: March 1
Photographers close in on some souvenirs of a busy day in Congress, spread out at police headquarters on a flag of Puerto Rico, on March 1, 1954. It was a time of routine business, transacted peacefully, in the House chamber when cries of ‘Free Puerto Rico’ broke the calm, this flag was waved from the spectators gallery and pistol volleys felled five Congressmen.
Ap Fact Check: Trump takes credit he hasna t earned
President Donald Trump boasted Tuesday night about corporate job expansion and military cost-savings that actually took root under his predecessor and gave a one-sided account of the costs and benefits to the economy from immigration – ignoring the upside. TRUMP: “According to the National Academy of Sciences, our current immigration system costs America’s taxpayers many billions of dollars a year.”
Trump salutes widow of slain SEAL in emotional moment
Carryn Owens, widow of widow of Chief Special Warfare Operator William “Ryan” Owens, is applauded on Capitol Hill in Washington, Tuesday, Feb. 28, 2017, as she was acknowledged by President Donald Trump during his address to a joint session of Congress. Carryn Owens, widow of widow of Chief Special Warfare Operator William “Ryan” Owens, looks upward on Capitol Hill in Washington, Tuesday, Feb. 28, 2017, as she was acknowledged by President Donald Trump during his address to a joint session of Congress.
USS Bataan leaves for 7-month deployment to Middle East and Mediterranean
The amphibious assault ship USS Bataan had just pulled away from its pier at Naval Station Norfolk. The two women watched as their husbands’ ship slowly slipped away for their first deployments.
Watch: Wife of Navy SEAL Ryan Owens applauded for more than 2 minutes during Trump speech
In the most emotional moment during his speech to Congress on Tuesday, President Trump recognized the widow of Navy SEAL William “Ryan” Owens, provoking a standing ovation that lasted longer than two minutes. “Ryan’s legacy is etched into eternity,” Trump said as the chamber stood up and applauded Carryn Owens, whose husband was the first American combat death during the Trump administration.
Trump on Criticism From Navy SEAL’s Father: Yemen Raid Mission ‘Was Started Before I Got Here’
Fox & Friends , he responded to the critical comments of Bill Owens , whose son died last month during a raid on an al Qaeda base in Yemen. “This was a mission that started before I got here,” Trump said.
The Latest: Trump meets with states’ attorneys general
Trump met with approximately two dozen members of the National Association of Attorneys General, which is comprised of states’ top law enforcement officials. Florida Attorney General Pam Bondi, a longtime Trump ally who served on his transition team, stood next to the president and thanked him for his kind words.