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From left, Pearson Knight, Davis Knight and Hampton Malone enjoy ice cream at the Medicine Cabinet on Vernon Street after donating their Sweet Land of Liberty Parade prize money to Toys for Tots.
Category Archives: US Military
Japanese navy docks Thursday for weekend visit to Mayport and Saturday concert at UNF
It's "Furorida e yokoso!" - Welcome to Florida! - for sailors, officers and 200 newly commissioned ensigns on board three Japanese warships who dock Thursday at Mayport Naval Station as the Japanese Maritime Self-Defense Force Training Squadron makes a three-day goodwill visit. As the training squadron's visiting sailors enjoy liberty at a new port of call, its military band will join Navy Band Southeast for a free public concert at 7 p.m. Saturday at the University of North Florida.
Joni Ernst’s big RNC moment likely won’t be as VP
Iowa Sen. Joni Ernst may just be the belle of the Republican National Convention ball, but it's not likely to be as Donald Trump's running mate. Ernst, who in 2014 wrote her ticket to Washington in part with an ad referencing pig castration, recently told the presumptive Republican candidate she's very focused on Iowa and its role in the upcoming election as a potential swing state.
A timeline of US troops in Afghanistan since 2001
During the nearly 15 years since the United States went to war in Afghanistan, the number of American troops there spiraled to 100,000, then dropped slightly below 10,000. President Barack Obama had planned to drop the number to 5,500 by the end of this year.
Faces of Trident, Summer 2016: Trident University International…
Trident University International's diverse set of adult learners have made indelible marks in the classroom and in professional life. 'Faces of Trident' is an opportunity to highlight some of the accomplishments from the University's students and alumni.
Polish arms firm in deal with US Patriot missile maker
Polish Defense Minister Antoni Macierewicz speaks in front of a Polish Air Force F-16 fighter jet during a farewell ceremony of Polish soldiers leaving for Kuwait to take part in the operation Inherent Resolve , in Janow, Poland, Monday, July 4, 2016. During an interview Monday Macierewicz told The Associated Press that decisions to be approved at this week's NATO summit in Warsaw will build a force aimed at deterring any aggressive intentions by Russia against the West.
Coast Guard searching for 3 fishermen missing off Hawaii
The U.S. Coast Guard on Monday continued searching for three missing fishermen off Hawaii after search and rescue crews found their overturned boat. Petty Officer 2nd Class Tara Molle said a helicopter, airplane and patrol boat were looking for the men.
Pre-registration accepted now for Deer Run at Naval Magazine Indian Island
The Navy's annual Deer Run at Naval Magazine Indian Island is set for July 16. "This event allows you to run or walk through some beautiful forested areas on Indian Island," said Cmdr. Nick Vande Griend, commanding officer.
Blumenthal, Murphy, Larson, Courtney, DeLauro announce more than $1…
On Friday, U.S. Senators Richard Blumenthal , Chris Murphy , along with U.S. Representatives John Larson , Joe Courtney , and Rosa DeLauro announced a more than $1 billion contract from the Air Force to Pratt & Whitney to develop next generation military fighter engine technology. As part of the Air Force's Adaptive Engine Transition Program , Pratt & Whitney will design, develop, fabricate, and test complete adaptive engines.
Operation Sober Freedom
Imperial County Sheriff's Office Boating Enforcement Safety Team Deputies will be on the Colorado River conducting saturated patrol on the river this 4th of July weekend. It is important to make a few preparations to ensure everyone has a safe weekend and returns home.
Boeing gets $71 million U.S. Navy P-8A task order
Boineg has been issued a $71 million U.S. Navy cost-plus-fixed-fee task order against a previously awarded basic ordering agreement for work on the P-8A Poseidon aircraft. They include Link 16, Harpoon II+ missiles, integrated broadcast system receiver and filtering, high-frequency radio system improvements, targeting improvements and narrowband satcom.
Woman tells Trump he should replace Muslim TSA employees who wear hijabs
Donald Trump found himself in an awkward spot on Thursday at a campaign event here when he took several audience questions following a teleprompter-free speech on trade. The presumptive nominee gave a vague answer to a woman who stated that she wanted to replace hijab-wearing TSA passenger screeners with military retirees.
Out with the old
Senators John Hoeven, R-ND, and Heidi Heitkamp, D-ND, Thursday joined a bipartisan group of 10 senators, led by Sen. Richard Blumenthal, D-Conn., in urging the Department of Defense to replace the Vietnam-era UH-1N helicopters as soon as possible. While these helicopters are responsible for protecting the nation's intercontinental ballistic missile fleet, including those located around Minot Air Force Base, the commander of U.S. Strategic Command has deemed them insufficient for addressing current threats to our national security.
Report: Sailors’ Detention by Iran Was Due to Poor Leadership, Training
Iran's detention of 10 U.S. sailors in January was preventable and resulted from bad leadership, poor training, bad planning and little oversight of the sailors during their deployment, the Navy has determined in a report unveiled Thursday. Iran was also faulted by the report for having violated international law by seizing the sailors and their boats after they had strayed into Iranian waters and for taking photos and videos of them while being detained.
Official: No active shooter found at Andrew Air Force Base
Joint Base Andrews had been placed on lockdown Thursday morning after an active shooter was reported. The base is home to Air Force One and is about 20 miles from Washington.
All clear given at Joint Base Andrews
Law enforcement gave the "all clear" at Joint Base Andrews on Thursday, after reports of an active shooter. No shooter was found and no reports of any shots fired were confirmed.
Leaders push back against rising isolation sentiments
OTTAWA, Ontario President Barack Obama and the leaders of Mexico and Canada pushed back forcefully on Wednesday against the isolationist and anti-immigrant sentiments that have roiled Britain and been championed by GOP presidential candidate Donald Trump.
USCG credits EPIRB to quick rescue of four after boat capsizes
Coast Guard officials are crediting a locator device on a boat that overturned to the quick rescue of four people off Folly Beach. Lt. Dan Sweeney with the U.S. Coast Guard said the 21-foot boat had an Emergency Position Indicating Radio Beacon that made the difference in saving the lives of the four people whose boat capsized.
The Latest: Trudeau: Collaboration brings growth, benefits
Obama is traveling to Ottawa, Canada for the North America Leaders' Summit with Canadian Prime Minist... . President Barack Obama walks on the South Lawn of the White House in Washington, Wednesday, June 29, 2016, to board Marine One for a short trip to Andrews Air Force Base, Md., than onto Ottawa, Canada.
The Latest: Obama arrives for Canada-US-Mexico summit
Obama is traveling to Ottawa, Canada for the North America Leaders' Summit with Canadian Prime Minist... . President Barack Obama walks on the South Lawn of the White House in Washington, Wednesday, June 29, 2016, to board Marine One for a short trip to Andrews Air Force Base, Md., than onto Ottawa, Canada.