APRIL 10, 2025 – The crew of U.S. Coast Guard Cutter James offloaded more than 44,550 pounds of cocaine and 3,880 pounds of marijuana valued at approximately $509.9 million in Port Everglades, Wednesday. This patrol resulted in 11 interdictions in the Eastern Pacific Ocean and the detainment of 34 suspected drug traffickers who were transferred ashore to face federal … [Read more...]
Archives for April 2025
Changing Operational Demands Requires Acquisition Changes
Performing the Duties of the Assistant Secretary of Defense for Special Operations and Low Intensity Conflict Colby C. Jenkins and Commander of United States Special Operations Command U.S. Army Gen. Bryan P. Fenton testify at a House Armed Services Subcommittee hearing on U.S. Special Operations Forces and Command’s challenges and resource priorities for Fiscal Year 2026, at … [Read more...]
Marine Corps to Deploy Counter-Drone Systems
APRIL 10, 2025 - The proliferation of small Unmanned Aircraft Systems presents a significant tactical challenge for modern military forces. As adversaries across the globe increasingly mature and employ low-cost sUAS for reconnaissance, surveillance, and attack missions, it is imperative for the Marine Corps to enhance its capability to counter these threats in a dynamic, … [Read more...]
China’s Military Buildup Threatens Indo-Pacific
APRIL 10, 2025 - China is undertaking an unprecedented military buildup, developing a large and advanced arsenal of nuclear, conventional, cyber and space capabilities, said John Noh, performing the duties of assistant secretary of defense for Indo-Pacific security affairs, who testified today at a House Armed Services Committee hearing in Washington. China aims to dominate … [Read more...]
Making Ready in the Mountains
APRIL 10, 2025 — To uphold 2nd Marine Logistics Group’s motto “You will never fight alone,” Marines and Sailors from Combat Logistics Battalion 6, Combat Logistics Regiment 2, 2nd MLG, participated in Mountain Training Exercise 2-25 alongside 1st Battalion, 6th Marine Regiment, 2d Marine Division, at Marine Corps Mountain Warfare Training Center, Bridgeport, California, from … [Read more...]