OCTOBER 12, 2022 - In an effort to increase the range and detection of various unmanned surface vessels (USVs), the Office of Naval Research (ONR)-sponsored SCOUT initiative recently conducted a unique demonstration event off the coast of Virginia Beach, Virginia. The event highlighted the capability of seven different USVs, ranging in size from five to 36 feet, … [Read more...]
Marines and Sailors Return from Seven-Month Deployment
U.S. Marine Corps AV-8B Harriers assigned to the Aviation Combat Element, 22nd Marine Expeditionary Unit (MEU), conduct a fly over after departing the Wasp-class amphibious assault ship USS Kearsarge (LHD 3), in the Atlantic Ocean, Oct. 7, 2022. The Kearsarge Amphibious Ready Group and embarked 22nd MEU, are operating in U.S. 2nd Fleet in support of naval operations to maintain … [Read more...]
Army National Guard Makes It to Final Round
OCTOBER 11, 2022 – Five members Army National Guard were among four teams selected for the final round of the U.S. Army’s inaugural Best Squad Competition. The Best Squad Competition, formerly known as the U.S. Army Best Warrior Competition, is an annual event used to name the U.S. Army’s Best Squad as well as the Noncommissioned Officer of the Year and Soldier of the … [Read more...]
The Epic EIPC
OCTOBER 10, 2022 – Quintrina Edwards, or Ms. Trina, is the Embedded Integrated Prevention Coordinator (EIPC), also known as the Deployed Resiliency Educator (DRE), aboard amphibious assault carrier USS Tripoli (LHA 7). She serves as a non-clinical trainer and collaborates with the ship’s Deployed Resiliency Counselor (DRC). Edwards holds workshops to educate Sailors and Marines … [Read more...]
UK Frigate Seizes $45 Million Illegal Drug Shipment
OCTOBER 10, 2022 - A frigate from the United Kingdom Royal Navy seized 870 kilograms of crystal methamphetamine worth an estimated $45 million from a fishing vessel in the Middle East, Oct. 2. HMS Montrose (F 236) was operating in international waters in the Gulf of Oman as part of Combined Task Force (CTF) 150. Montrose is a Duke-class frigate that has been operating in … [Read more...]