Chinese shadow US aircraft carrier on South China Sea patrol

" A look at some recent key developments in the South China Sea, where China is pitted against smaller neighbors in multiple disputes over islands, coral reefs and lagoons in waters crucial for global commerce and rich in fish and potential gas and oil reserves: EDITOR'S NOTE: This is a weekly look at the latest key developments in the South China Sea, home to several territorial conflicts that have raised tensions in the region. At least one Chinese ship tailed the USS John C. Stennis daily during its recent cruise through the South China Sea, although no hostile incidents were reported, the commander of the carrier strike group said last week.

Russian soldier dies of wounds in Syria

A week has passed since the Orlando nightclub shooting that killed 49 club patrons and the funeral processions are wrapping up, but survivors and victims' families say they realize the nightmare will live on... Although the killer is known, the investigation continues into what motivated and enabled Omar Mateen to carry out the worst mass shooting in modern U.S. history. Authorities say the owner of an Ohio gun shop teaching a concealed carry class was fatally shot in the neck by a student who accidently fired a weapon.

2nd Zumwalt-class destroyer christened in honor of Navy SEAL

The mother of a fallen Navy SEAL christened the second Zumwalt-class guided missile destroyer Saturday in the name of her son, who died in Iraq when he threw himself on an insurgent's grenade to save the lives of two fellow SEALS. The 610-foot, 15,000-ton ship, built by General Dynamics Bath Iron Works for the U.S. Navy, was named for Petty Officer 2nd Class Michael Monsoor.

Father, Daughter Among Naval War College Graduating Class

The Iannacone family of Florida has two reasons to celebrate at U.S. Naval War College's graduation ceremony in Newport, Rhode Island, today. The reasons the family came to Newport for a week are that both father Al and daughter Monica, a Navy Reserve lieutenant, will receive their master's degrees at the event -- an accomplishment that may be a NWC first.

Congressman Higgins Presents Bronze Star to the Family of Sergeant George Dennis

At the national Panther Veteran Organization reunion, Congressman Brian Higgins presented the family of United States Army veteran Sergeant George Dennis with a Bronze Star and other medals earned while serving in World War II. The Bronze Star is awarded to members of the military distinguishing themselves by heroic service while engaged in an action against an armed enemy.

The Camp Pendleton-based I Marine Expeditionary Force

Marines investigated for alleged threat to gay bars Social media post saying, "Coming to a gay bar near you," appeared to reference Orlando. Check out this story on lcsun-news.com: http://usat.ly/24VxFJK The Camp Pendleton-based I Marine Expeditionary Force is investigating two active-duty Marines after a social media post appeared to threaten gay bars in the wake of the gay nightclub shooting in Orlando on Sunday, June 12, 2016.