The other North Korean threat

As the U.S. and its allies consider how to confront the North Korean menace, the Kim Jong Un regime's ability to employ fanatical and highly trained special forces in numbers comparable to the entire U.S. Marine Corps must be taken into careful consideration. The stakes are too high to do otherwise.

Sneak peek at US Navy’s new $13B aircraft carrier

Perched 50 feet above the USS Gerald Ford's massive flight deck, Petty Officer 1st Class Jose Triana has a clear view of the horizon from his padded captain's chair in the pilot house of the world's most advanced aircraft carrier. "This ship can basically drive itself," Triana said, pointing to a touch-screen navigation display that has replaced the traditional throttle system used to power and steer the US Navy's older carrier classes.

Airborne 07.18.17: CBO–Costly H.R. 2997, Moon Express, Wipaire Aids ADS-B

Also: No $ For Mars?, Aero-Calendar, American A/L's Demotions, Bristell, Redbird VTO, New T-Birds!, Argentinian Air Force The nation's Congressional Budget Office says that H.R. 2997 would be costly -- as noted in their official summary published late this week. The document notes that, "H.R. 2997 would establish a federally chartered, not-for-profit corporation Corporation) to assume responsibility for operating the U.S. air traffic control system, a function currently performed by the FAA.

Air Show Performances And More From The Blue Angels At AirVenture

The power and precision of the U.S. Navy Blue Angels will be on full display during the 65th annual EAA fly-in convention at Wittman Regional Airport on July 24-30 in Oshkosh, WI. The world's premier military jet team will be conducting airshow performances and speaking at forums throughout the week of EAA AirVenture Oshkosh.

Michelle Obama earns loud ovation from athletes at The ESPYS

President Donald Trump's pick to lead the FBI faces a confirmation hearing that will undoubtedly focus on the political tumult surrounding his nomination, with both Democrats and Republicans seeking assurances of... President Donald Trump's pick to lead the FBI faces a confirmation hearing that will undoubtedly focus on the political tumult surrounding his nomination, with both Democrats and Republicans seeking assurances of his independence from the White House. Authorities are gearing up for another day of searching a sprawling Pennsylvania farm for evidence linked to four missing young men.

Schumer still pushing to add sailors’ names to Vietnam Memorial Wall

U.S. Sen. Charles Schumer is continuing to lobby to get members of the military killed during the Vietnam War added to the Vietnam Veterans Memorial Wall in Washington, D.C. During a meeting with Defense Secretary James Mattis, U.S. Senate Minority Leader Charles E. Schumer urged Secretary Mattis to grant Terry Lee Henderson of Mayville, Larry Reilly Jr., and the names of 72 other sailors who died on the U.S.S. Frank E. Evans the honor and respect of being added to the Vietnam Veterans Memorial Wall in Washington, D.C. Schumer explained the Department of Defense has delayed adding Frank E. Evans 74 to the wall, citing a rule which limits recognition on the memorial wall to sailors who died within a designated combat zone.

US families seek to seize millions from ex-Gitmo prisoner

Lawyers for the widow of a U.S. soldier slain in Afghanistan have filed court papers in Canada formally seeking to take millions of dollars away from a former Guantanamo Bay prisoner who pleaded guilty to killing the soldier. Omar Khadr was reportedly paid 10.5 million Canadian dollars by Canada's government last week under a court ruling that his rights were violated by Canadian officials while he was locked up at the U.S. military base on Cuba.

Solomon Elementary breaks ground for $90M makeover

In 2010, the Department of Defense did a worldwide review of military elementary schools to survey whether they met the educational needs of the military children in attendance. "Based on their findings, our two schools here on Schofield [Daniel K. Inouye Elementary, and Solomon Elementary] ranked high on the list as candidates to be replaced," said Col.

Camp Pendleton expeditionary force embraces cyber warfare in new era on the battlefield

Marines pass in review as Colonel Bobbi Shea turned over command of the 1st Marine Expeditionary Force Information Group to Colonel Dawn Alonso during a ceremony at Camp Pendleton on Thursday, July 7, 2017. Colonel Dawn Alonso, left, and Colonel Bobbi Shea, right, shared a laugh following the change of command ceremony of the 1st Marine Expeditionary Force Information Group at Camp Pendleton on Thursday, July 7, 2017.

North Korean missile advances put new stress on US defences

North Korea's newly demonstrated missile muscle puts Alaska within range of potential attack and stresses the Pentagon's missile defences like never before. Even more worrisome, it may be only a matter of time before North Korea mates an even longer-range ICBM with a nuclear warhead, putting all of the United States at risk.

Widow of U.S. soldier seeking Omar Khadr’s $10.5M payout from Canada

The lawyer for the widow of an American soldier killed in Afghanistan said Tuesday they have filed an application so that any money paid by the Canadian government to a former Guantanamo Bay prisoner convicted of killing him will go toward the widow and another U.S. soldier injured. Lawyer Don Winder made the comments as a decision by the Canadian government to apologize and give millions of dollars to Omar Khadr came under mounting criticism.

Police: Man says he doesn’t recall killing wife in Uber car

A man told investigators he didn't remember shooting and killing his wife inside an Uber employee's car, saying he had been drinking and "not having a good night" with her before the gunfire rang out, authorities said. Cameron Espitia, 31, who worked for the U.S. Coast Guard, was being held on $3 million bail in the death of Jennifer Espitia, 29. Defense attorney Kristen Gestaut had asked for lower bail Monday, citing Espitia's lack of criminal history and ties to the agency, The Seattle Times reported ( The Uber driver told police that Jennifer Espitia was sitting in the front seat and Cameron Espitia was in the back when they began arguing shortly after midnight Sunday, according to probable cause documents.