Taliban Captures Afghan Army Base In North, Battle For Ghazni Continues RFE Taliban fighters have overrun an Afghan National Army operations base in northern Afghanistan while, further to the south, security forces are battling for a fifth consecutive day against Taliban militants who seized the city of Ghazni. Defense Ministry spokesman Ghafor Ahmad Jawed said …
Kenya Takes a Ride on Chinese Rail — With Billions in Debt Aboard The country’s biggest public works project since colonial times is a $5 billion test of the Belt and Road Initiative’s pledge to be a ‘win-win’ for China and African partners. VOA NEXT How Kenya’s new Chinese-Built Train Split a Beloved Wildlife Preserve …
The U.S. Navy in Vietnam and Southeast Asia, 1950–75 USS de Haven (DD-727) provides anti-aircraft and anti-submarine protection for the carrier USS Coral Sea (CVA-43) while on Yankee Station, the operational staging area just off the coast of North Vietnam (88-160-FI). The following chronology includes major U.S. Navy operations and other events of historical and …
Civilian Contractors Receive Medal of Valor for Actions in Afghanistan By Lisa Ferdinando DOD Three retired soldiers were honored at the Pentagon yesterday for exceptional gallantry in action against an armed enemy while serving in Afghanistan as civilian contractors. Left to right: Army Lt. Gen. Darsie Rogers, Defense Threat Reduction Agency deputy director for combat …
Here is how it came down from Taos County Sheriff’s Office (photo above). Blue Lives Matter, the Maven reports below that five adults arrested in compound released. For immediate release August 4, 2018 Issued by Sheriff Jerry Hogrefe Two males from Georgia are in custody after TCSO served a search warrant at a makeshift residence …
The Mk13 Mod 7 Sniper Rifle is a bolt-action rifle that offers an increased range of fire and accuracy when compared to current and legacy systems. It includes a long-action receiver, stainless steel barrel, and an extended rail interface system for a mounted scope and night vision optic. Video 1 The Marine Corps new Sniper …
The Mk13 Mod 7 Sniper Rifle is a bolt-action rifle that offers an increased range of fire and accuracy when compared to current and legacy systems. It includes a long-action receiver, stainless steel barrel, and an extended rail interface system for a mounted scope and night vision optic. Video 1 The Marine Corps new Sniper …
Marine Corps searches for new hard armor plate to lighten the load By Kaitlin Kelly, MCSC The Marine Corps has released a request for information for a lightweight hard armor plate to lighten the load for Marines and allow commanders to adapt to the environment, mission and threat on the battlefield. Marine Corps Systems Command …
After a deliberate, five-day search, the Essex Amphibious Ready Group (ARG) and 13th Marine Expeditionary Unit (MEU) concluded their search and rescue operation for a missing Marine, Aug. 13. The Marine was reported missing and assumed overboard Aug. 9. At that time the ship was conducting routine operations in the Sulu Sea. Over the course …
Stern of World War II U.S. destroyer discovered off remote Alaskan island by NOAA-supported mission August 15, 2018 NOAA.gov For almost 75 years, the stern of the destroyer USS Abner Read lay somewhere below the dark surface of the Bering Sea off the Aleutian island of Kiska, where it sank after being torn off by …
