WWII ship accidentally sinks before US-Philippine ship-sinking drill
MANILA, Philippines — A World War II-era Philippine Navy ship to be used as a target in a combat exercise by American and Philippine forces accidentally sank Monday hours before the mock assault, prompting the drill to be cancelled, U.S. and Philippine military officials said....
VA shifts survivors assistance office in effort to speed up benefits
They also promised ongoing improvements to”increase automation that will expedite survivors’ claims” in coming months as part of the effort. In an open message to the veterans community, VA Secretary Doug Collins said the moves are designed to simplify the process and improve families’ interactions...
Trump criticizes Mexican president for rejecting offer of US troops to fight cartels
President Donald Trump said Sunday that Mexican President Claudia Sheinbaum rejected his offer to send U.S. troops to Mexico to help fight against cartels because she is afraid of them. Speaking to reporters on Air Force One, Trump said he floated the idea of sending...
Mexico REJECTS Trump’s Cartel Strike Plan: ‘Never Accept’
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Controversial military personnel nominee faces Senate panel this week
Senate lawmakers on Tuesday will consider the controversial nomination of retired Army Brig. Gen. Anthony Tata to oversee military personnel policies, a key leadership post which has been open through the first 100 days of President Donald Trump’s second term in office. Among them were...
Luxury Lamborghini yacht sinks off Miami Beach, 32 passengers rescued
Thirty-two passengers were rescued Saturday evening after a multimillion-dollar luxury yacht started sinking off the coast of Miami Beach. The yacht — a 63-foot Tecnomar for Lamborghini that costs an eye-watering $4 million — was taking on water near Flagler Monument Island, a popular man-made...
Navy relieves commander of New Hampshire Reserve center
The Navy relieved the commanding officer of Navy Reserve Center Manchester, New Hampshire, on Friday, the service announced. Cmdr. Joseph Dearing was relieved of his duties by Capt. Christian Parilla, commander of Navy Reserve Region Readiness and Mobilization Command Norfolk, “due to a loss of...
Defense Department designates second military zone on southern border
EL PASO, Texas — The Defense Department said Thursday that it has designated a second stretch on the U.S. border with Mexico as a military zone to enforce immigration laws. The newest area is in Texas and is attached to the Fort Bliss Army base...
