The crew of USCGC Thetis (WMEC 910) poses for a group photo behind more than 28,500 pounds of seized drugs worth more than $211 million at Port Everglades in Fort Lauderdale, Florida, May 29, 2025. The crew seized the illicit drugs in four separate interdictions during a patrol in the Eastern Pacific Ocean. (U.S. Coast Guard photo by Petty Officer 1st Class Diana … [Read more...]
Archives for May 2025
End of An Era for the Harrier Jet
MAY 30, 2025 - Marine Attack Squadron (VMA) 231, known as the "Ace of Spades," marked the end of an era with its final AV-8B Harrier II flight on Thursday, culminating decades of rich history and distinguished service with the iconic vertical takeoff and landing aircraft. First commissioned in 1919, VMA-231 is the Marine Corps’ oldest flying squadron and has served with … [Read more...]
Indo-Pacific Will Be ‘Your Generation’s Fight’
MAY 30, 2025 - While delivering a commencement speech today at the U.S. Air Force Academy, Air Force Secretary Troy E. Meink told the graduating cadets the U.S. Indo-Pacific region will be the primary focus of military conflict in the coming years. "For the past 25 years, we have been focused on low-intensity conflict in the Middle East, but no longer," Meink told some 900 … [Read more...]
At the Heart of Atlantic Fleet
MAY 30, 2025 – When you combine mission focus, teamwork, technical expertise, and creativity, the results are remarkable if not predictable. Training Support Vessel Squadron (TSVRON) 4 is no exception. The 70-person team comprised of four training support vessels operating under the umbrella of Carrier Strike Group (CSG) 4 is one of the most visible and impactful … [Read more...]
Make a Special Army 250th Birthday Donation
MAY 30, 2025 – As the Nation celebrates the Army’s 250th birthday, the Army community can make a big difference with a small symbolic gift while shopping at the PX in June. In recognition of the oldest U.S. armed service branch’s 250th birthday on June 14, authorized shoppers can make a $2.50 donation to Army Emergency Relief at Army & Air Force Exchange Service in-store … [Read more...]