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Now, with the first congressional primaries taking place this month, Trump's nominee to lead the secretive National Security Agency and U.S. Cyber Command will be asked by lawmakers to explain his plans to do so. Army Lieutenant General Paul Nakasone, nominated by Trump to head both intelligence agencies, faces the Senate Armed Services Committee Thursday for his confirmation hearing. Not only may he be pressed about what tools he has at his fingertips to counter Russia, but also whether he will ask the president -- who continues to call probes of Russian interference a "witch hunt" -- for power to do more.
TRIAL: Jim Booth, 96, of Gipsy Lane, was viciously attacked with a claw hammer at his home on November 25. A 39-YEAR-OLD man has pleaded not guilty to attempting to murder a D-Day veteran in his home. Joseph Isaacs appeared at Taunton Crown Court by video link to deny the charge, relating to an attack on Jim Booth, 96, in Gipsy Lane, Taunton, on November 22. Royal Navy veteran Mr Booth was taken to Musgrove Park Hospital in a potentially life-threatening condition following an incident, which is alleged to have involved a hammer.
Two Russian long-range bombers were intercepted off the coast of Alaska by a pair of F-22 Raptor fighter jets on Friday, the military said. The Tu-95 bombers were flying in the Air Defense Identification Zone in the Bering Sea north of the Aleutian Islands, where they were visually identified and shadowed by the U.S. jets at 10 a.m., said Navy Capt.
Started by the school's Renaissance program in 1996, the Wall of Fame is a way for the school and community to come together to promote and recognize achievements of past graduates and to celebrate the mark they have made on the world. To be considered a candidate for Wall of Fame honors, nominees must have graduated at least 10 years ago, have been recognized by their peers as highly successful in their chosen career field and have received district, state, national or international commendations or awards for their contributions.
Navy officials say a male driver who claimed to have explosives when he entered the gate of a nuclear submarine base in Washington state is in custody. Officials at Naval Base Kitsap said Thursday afternoon that the situation was under control and the investigation has yet to turn up any explosives.
The American Maritime Partnership today announced the launch of the Military to Maritime digital career platform , which is dedicated to helping veterans find meaningful, family-wage jobs in the maritime industry while supporting America's national and economic security. Building on the numerous Military to Maritime career fairs across the country, the enhanced digital platform connects veterans with career opportunities in the U.S. shipbuilding and maritime industry and provides training and credentialing information to help in their transition from military service to the maritime sector.
Iran has fired a diplomatic warning shot at Washington by raising the prospect of building nuclear reactors for ships while staying within the limits set by its atomic deal with major powers, a U.N. nuclear watchdog report showed on Thursday. U.S. President Donald Trump has long railed against the 2015 nuclear deal for reasons including its limited duration and the fact it does not cover Iran's ballistic missile programme.
Offshore rig firm Borr Drilling, controlled by Norwegian investor Tor Olav Troeim, is proposing to buy its rival Paragon Offshore for $232.5 million in a push to consolidate the fragmented rig market, it said on Thursday. A plunge in oil prices in 2014 forced oil firms to cut back on offshore exploration, reducing demand for drilling rigs at a time when new rigs ordered during the boom years were entering the market, pushing rates down to, or below, operating costs.
This photo taken Jan. 31, 2018, shows Greg Bennick with Rockpile Museum's collections assistant Cara Reeves looking at photos his father Jack Bennick, took during World War II as they choose items to go into the new exhibit "Views of Vanuata: WWII Through the Lens of Jack Bennick" in Gillette, Wy. This photo taken Jan. 31, 2018, shows Greg Bennick with Rockpile Museum's collections assistant Cara Reeves looking at photos his father Jack Bennick, took during World War II as they choose items to go into the new exhibit "Views of Vanuata: WWII Through the Lens of Jack Bennick" in Gillette, Wy.
The risks of a "miscalculation" and armed conflict have risen in the disputed South China Sea with a militarily stronger China now able to challenge the United States, which used to be the dominant power in the strategic waterway, the Philippine envoy to Beijing said Monday. Ambassador Chito Sta.
Incat Crowther has appointed Ed Dudson as Managing Director of its UK business and as a board member contributing to overall business direction. With more than twenty five years of experience in the design and construction of high performance vessels including fast ferries, wind farm vessels, offshore vessels and patrol boats, Ed's capability, reputation and integrity are a natural addition to the Incat Crowther brand.
M/S Belnippon was delivered from Imabari Shipbuilding in January and has been fixed on time charter to Cargill for 10-13 months at USD 11,500/day, says a statement from Oslo-based bulk ship operator Belships. M/S Belstar, M/S Belnor and M/S Belisland have continued the long-term contracts to Canpotex of Canada.
A Navy officer aboard a mammoth U.S. aircraft carrier brimming with F18 fighter jets said Saturday that American forces would continue to patrol the South China Sea wherever "international law allows us" when asked if China's newly built islands could restrain them in the disputed waters. Lt. Cmdr.
United States forces are undeterred by China's military buildup on man-made islands in the South China Sea and will continue patrolling the strategic, disputed waters wherever "international law allows us," said a Navy officer aboard a mammoth US aircraft carrier brimming with F/A-18 fighter jets. Lt. Cmdr.
Roughly 50 years after a battle in Vietnam, an El Dorado native is one step closer to receiving a Medal of Honor. Marine veteran John Canley led Marines through the streets fighting in Hue over 50 years ago.
A US Marine stands guard on the flight deck of the US aircraft carrier USS Carl Vinson aircraft carrier anchors off Manila, Philippines, for a five-day port call along with guided-missile destroyer USS Michael Murphy, Saturday, Feb. 17, 2018. US forces are undeterred by China's military buildup on man-made islands in the South China Sea and will continue patrolling the strategic, disputed waters wherever "international law allows us," said a Navy officer aboard a mammoth US aircraft carrier brimming with F-18 fighter jets.
A U.S. Marine stands guard on the flight deck of the USS Carl Vinson aircraft carrier anchors off Manila, Philippines, for a five-day port call along with guided-missile destroyer USS Michael Murphy, Saturday, Feb. 17, 2018. Lt. Cmdr.
A Navy officer aboard a mammoth U.S. aircraft carrier brimming with F18 fighter jets said American forces will continue to patrol the South China Sea wherever "international law allows us" when asked if China's newly built islands could restrain them in the disputed waters. Lt. Cmdr.
On April 25, 2003 the crew of a Chinese fishing boat noticed a strange sight-a periscope drifting listlessly above the surface of the water. The fishermen notified the People's Liberation Army Navy which promptly dispatched two vessels to investigate.