MAY 10, 2024 — U.S. Coast Guard Cutter Eagle (WIX 327) is scheduled to depart Fort Trumbull in New London, Saturday, at 2:30 p.m. to begin the training vessel’s annual summer cruise. U.S. Coast Guard Academy cadets on board will have the unique and experiential learning opportunity of sailing aboard a tall ship, which provides them with their first introduction to life at … [Read more...]
Archives for 2024
DoD Increases Damages Available for Medical Malpractice Claims
MAY 10, 2024 - The Department of Defense (DoD) published today a Final Rule in the Federal Register updating its regulation on the medical malpractice claims process for Active-Duty Service members. The updated rule eliminates the offset requirement for payments for non-economic damages. The updated regulation helps maximize benefits for Service members filing medical … [Read more...]
Leaders Discuss Future of Special Warfare at Annual Convention
240508-N-CR158-1029 TAMPA, Fla. (May 8, 2024) Rear Adm. Keith Davids, commander, Naval Special Warfare Command, participates in the panel disucussion, "Developing SOF Teams for the Future", while attending SOF Week 24, May 8, 2024. The annual conference, SOF Week, enables the SOF enterprise to strengthen existing partnerships and forge new ones by partnering with industry. … [Read more...]
Air Force Airlifts Critically Ill Cruise Ship Passenger
The 920th Rescue Wing conducted a civil search and rescue operation of a medically ill person aboard a cruise ship 350 miles off the eastern coast of U.S. May 4, 2024. The mission, carried out by two HH-60G Pave Hawk helicopters, two HC-130J Combat King II aircraft and pararescuemen required three air-to-air refuelings to complete the mission. The rescue mission covered just … [Read more...]
DoD Uses Unfavorable Seas to Gain Efficiencies on Gaza Mission
MAY 10, 2024 - While unfavorable sea conditions have slowed deployment of two piers meant to deliver humanitarian aid into Gaza, the Defense Department has found a way to use the delay to its advantage and get ahead on the mission once it gets underway. Earlier this week the Defense Department announced completion of the construction of two floating piers, which will be used … [Read more...]