Twentynine Palms, CA

The Naval Criminal Investigative Service is looking into the circumstances surrounding the death of a retired major general whose body was discovered at a Marine base on Saturday. Maj. Gen. William Mullen, age 59, was found deceased at the Marine Corps Air Ground Combat Center, Twentynine Palms, California, the San...

Retired Marine 2-star general found dead at sprawling California base

Kentucky State

War History Online

Most know the saying "loose lips sink ships," but many might not realize that it proved true during WWII, thanks to Congressman Andrew May.

Congressman Andrew May Caused the Death of 800 Submarine Crewmen During WWII

Eighty years after the Port Chicago Disaster, 258 African-American sailors have had their names cleared by the US Navy.

US Navy Exonerates Black Sailors Court-Martialed in 1944 Port Chicago Disaster

Riverside, CA

ONTARIO, Calif. — The long-unidentified remains of a World War II service member who died in a Japanese prisoner-of-war camp in the Philippines in 1942 were returned home to California on Tuesday. The remains of U.S. Army Air Forces Pvt. 1st Class Charles R. Powers, 18, of Riverside, were...

Remains of Bataan Death March POW returned home

Chicago Tribune reporter Stanley Johnston put the efforts of the US Navy at risk by revealing officials had cracked the enemy's naval code.

A Reporter Revealed the US Had Cracked Japan's Naval Code - The Enemy Didn't Notice

Pennsylvania State

Butler, PA

The Independent

 The father of the gunman who shot Donald Trump called police after the rally shooting, worried that his son and a firearm were missing, according to reports.Matthew Crooks realized his 20-year-old son, Thomas Matthew Crooks, and an AR-style rifle were missing shortly after shots were fired at the former president at a campaign rally on Saturday in Butler, Pennsylvania. Three senior law enforcement officials told NBC News that the father then called police.Law enforcement officials then went to the home where Crooks lived with his parents in Bethel Park, Pennsylvania. Approximately a day later, they publicly identified Crooks as...

Dad of Trump shooter called police after attack with concerns that his son and gun were missing, report says

24/7 Wall St.

In the coming years, the U.S. Navy has plans to update its fleet with a new line of aircraft carriers to replace the aging Nimitz-class. Along with these, there are a series of other ships and submarines that are just now entering service for the U.S. Navy. The process of building a ship and commissioning […]
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The US Navy’s Newest Ships in July 2024

Did you know that, by law, the US Navy must keep 11 aircraft carriers in its fleet - and the reason is pretty straightforward.

It's Illegal for the US Navy to Have Less Than 11 Aircraft Carriers in Its Fleet

Military Times

Here's where the service's carriers stand, whether preparing to deploy, currently deployed or undergoing maintenance and repairs.

A look at where the Navy’s 11 aircraft carriers are now

Norfolk, VA

WashingtonExaminer

The USS Dwight D. Eisenhower is returning back to port in Norfolk, Virginia, following an attack on a commercial ship that was traveling through the Gulf of Aden late Friday. The targeted ship’s captain reported seeing “explosions in the vicinity of the vessel,” according to the British military’s United Kingdom Maritime Trade Operations. It is […]

Another ship attack in Red Sea prompts US Navy to return USS Dwight D. Eisenhower

Business Insider

A video shared by Chinese state media shows a US Navy plane dropping something into the sea. China called it a submarine detector.

China says it picked up a submarine detector dropped by a US Navy aircraft in the South China Sea

Virginia State

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Margaret Minnicks

WVTF reported that a new Virginia law will become effective on July 1, 2024. The law will prevent utility companies from disconnecting services on various occasions, which could leave someone without power for days.

A new law will keep utilities from being disconnected on weekends and holidays in Virginia

The Dwight D. Eisenhower Carrier Strike Group left the Middle East on Saturday after a restless deployment battling the Houthis.

US carrier strike group's new video captures the Navy's explosive front-line combat in the Red Sea

A leader with 33 years serving in the Marines, most recently as commander of the 1st Marine Division at Camp Pendleton, is headed to the East Coast to lead the Corps’ Training and Education Command. Maj. Gen. Benjamin Watson handed over the reins of the storied Blue Diamond division...

1st Marine Division at Camp Pendleton gets new leader, salutes outgoing commander

New York City, NY

Cheryl E Preston

Yesterday was the third time this year that an ad stating Chelsea Clinton lives in a beautiful Virginia home popped up on my laptop. My computer did not warn me this was a dangerous site, so this time, I clicked on the link.

Chelsea Clinton is rumored to be living in Virginia but probably still in NYC

Coral Gables, FL

Edmond Thorne

Tragic End for South Florida Hispanic Building Tycoon Sergio Pino. Fort Lauderdale, FL - In a shocking turn of events, prominent South Florida homebuilder Sergio Pino was found dead in his Coral Gables home on Tuesday morning. The Miami-Dade County Medical Examiner's Office confirmed that Pino died from an apparent suicide.

South Florida Tycoon Dead After FBI Raids on Homes and Office

The U.S. 7th Fleet paid a visit to the Philippines in a diplomatic mission to affirm the 1951 Mutual Defense Treaty, which commits both nations to support and defend each other from any threats. Leading the 7th Fleet was its flagship and the oldest ship currently in service in the U.S. Navy, the USS Blue […]
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The Oldest Ships and Submarines in the US Navy, Ranked

Aurora, CO

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David Heitz

Aurora’s pallet shelters for people experiencing homelessness, which only allow a maximum 30-day stay, have been cycling the same individuals in and out, city staff told council members Thursday. Many return to street encampments when their time in the pallet shelter runs out, Jessica Prosser, homeless services director for the city, said. Then, the city sweeps the encampment again, and they get to come back to the shelter for another 30 days, Prosser explained. This process can repeat multiple times.

Aurora pallet shelters a revolving door for homeless

Wyoming State

WyoFile

Caitlin Tan wanted to breed her childhood horse, JP, because she’s been “amazing” — the type of animal any equestrian would be lucky to have once in a lifetime. Having access to coveted bloodlines increased the allure. Via the Miller Ranch, she could pair her 18-year-old mare with a stud descendent of Playboy’s Buck Fever.

Cream of the crop: a cremello foal is born in Wyoming

The North American Rockwell OV-10 Bronco was a light-attack aircraft designed during the Vietnam War and saw service with the US military.

This Light-Attack Aircraft Was Retired By The Marines In 1995 But Made A Comeback 20 Years Later

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Navy clears Black sailors unjustly punished after 1944 deadly blast

WASHINGTON — The U.S. Navy has exonerated 256 Black sailors who were found to be unjustly punished in 1944 following a horrific port explosion that killed...

Navy clears Black sailors unjustly punished after 1944 deadly blast

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