JANUARY 10, 2025 — The crew of Coast Guard Cutter William Flores repatriated 20 Cubans and two dogs to Cuba, Thursday, following an interdiction of an unlawful maritime migration attempt in support of Operation Vigilant Sentry. A Coast Guard Air Station Miami HC-144 aircrew notified Coast Guard Sector Key West watchstanders of a migrant vessel, Dec. 30, approximately 36 … [Read more...]
Archives for January 2025
Event Celebrates Navy and Marine Corps 250th Birthday
JANUARY 10, 2025 – Secretary of the Navy, Carlos Del Toro, commenced the first of many celebrations in 2025 of the U.S. Navy and Marine Corps 250th birthdays at the 10th Annual Commodore Stephen Decatur Celebration on Jan. 9, 2025. Hosted by the White House Historical Association (WHHA), the gathering at the Historic Decatur House brought together many notable guests, … [Read more...]
Austin Urges Group to Keep Supporting Ukraine
Secretary of Defense Lloyd J. Austin III hosts the 25th iteration of the Ukraine Defense Contact Group at Ramstein Air Base, Germany, Jan. 9, 2025. (DoD photo by U.S. Navy Petty Officer 1st Class Alexander Kubitza) JANUARY 10, 2025 - At the conclusion of the 25th meeting of the Ukraine Defense Contact Group, the last such meeting for Secretary of Defense Lloyd J. Austin … [Read more...]
Honor Guard Supports Its First State Funeral
U.S. service members with the Joint Task Force - National Capital Region Ceremonial Honor Guard rehearse for the State Funeral of former President Jimmy Carter at the U.S. Capitol Rotunda, Washington, D.C., Jan. 4, 2025. Carter, the 39th president of the United States and 2002 Nobel Peace Prize recipient for his humanitarian efforts, passed away on Dec. 29, 2024, at this home … [Read more...]
JCB and VetsAid Partner to Support Veterans
JANUARY 9, 2025 - JCB, the world’s largest privately-owned manufacturer of construction and agricultural equipment and the Official Heavy Equipment Partner of Monster Jam®, unveiled a bold, army-green special-edition Teleskid at the Monster Jam event at Angel Stadium in Anaheim, Calif. This exclusive debut marks the launch of an ambitious campaign to raise $1 million for U.S. … [Read more...]