NOVEMBER 13, 2025 — The U.S. Coast Guard announced Thursday it seized nearly 510,000 pounds of cocaine in the Eastern Pacific Ocean and Caribbean during fiscal year 2025 (FY25), the largest amount in the Service’s history. On average, the Coast Guard seizes 167,000 pounds of cocaine annually. The amount seized in FY25 is over three times that amount, and equivalent to 193 … [Read more...]
Marines Reflect on 250 Years of Pride
NOVEMBER 13, 2025 - The Marine Corps takes great pride in its history, its battles won and its culture, said Travis Pike, a former Marine machine gunner who served two tours in Afghanistan. "People who join the Marine Corps hear that Marine boot camp is the hardest, and in their minds they can't ever purposefully take the easier road. Many recruits aren't joining for what … [Read more...]
D.C. Safe and Beautiful Mission Shows City Renewal
NOVEMBER 13, 2025 — From the sidewalks of Georgetown to the trails of Rock Creek Park, signs of renewal are taking shape under the D.C. Safe and Beautiful mission — a coordinated federal, local, and military effort focused on improving public safety and restoring the District’s most recognizable spaces. Launched in August 2025, the initiative brings together multiple … [Read more...]
Coast Guard Looking for New Training Center
WASHINGTON — The United States Coast Guard, in coordination with the Department of Homeland Security, announced a Request for Information (RFI) and market research to identify prospective locations for an additional training center Monday. The Coast Guard is conducting market research to identify facilities across the country that can be used to support projected service … [Read more...]
Memorial Honors ‘Gunfighters’ Fallen Marine
U.S. Marine Corps UH-1Y Venoms and AH-1Z Vipers assigned to Marine Aircraft Group 39, 3rd Marine Aircraft Wing, conduct a flyover during a memorial ceremony at Marine Corps Air Station Camp Pendleton, California, Nov. 7, 2025. Marines, family, and friends gathered to pay tribute to Maj. Tyler R. Braconi, whose service and sacrifice were remembered during the ceremony. (U.S. … [Read more...]