MAY 12, 2025 – Virginia National Guard Soldiers and Airmen conducted a collective training exercise responding to a simulated mass casualty radiological event at Fort Barfoot April 28 - May 2. The Soldiers and Airmen are assigned to the Richmond-based 34th Chemical, Biological, Radiological, Nuclear and High-Yield Explosives Enhanced Response Force Package, or … [Read more...]
Cutter Returns Home With $191M in Seized Cocaine
MAY 12, 2025 — The crew of Coast Guard Cutter Kimball (WMSL 756) returned to their Honolulu home port Monday after an 84-day deployment to the Eastern Pacific Ocean. While patrolling international waters off the Pacific coasts of Mexico, Central, and South America, Kimball's crew interdicted five suspected drug smuggling vessels, seizing $191 million worth of cocaine and … [Read more...]
U.S.-Italians Cooperate in Space Operations
MAY 12, 2025 - U.S. Space Force Chief of Space Operations Gen. Chance Saltzman emphasized the critical role of partnerships and the growing strategic importance of space during his remarks at the 2nd International AeroSpace Power Conference in Rome, May 8. Speaking to an audience of military officials, academics, industry leaders and media — Saltzman discussed the evolving … [Read more...]
Strengthening Partnerships through Rule of Law
MAY 12, 2025 — A rule of law exercise, held May 5th through May 9th during Obangame Express 2025, brought together representatives from Western Africa partner nations and European Allies, enhancing the practical and academic application of joint maritime operations. A rule of law exercise, held May 5th through May 9th during Obangame Express 2025, brought together … [Read more...]
Pope Leo XIV’s Father Served in the Navy
MAY 11, 2025 - Pope Leo XIV's father, Louis Marius Prevost, served in the Navy during World War II. Prevost was born on July 28, 1920, in Chicago. After graduating from college, he was commissioned in November 1943 and became the executive officer of a tank landing ship. He participated in the D-Day landings in Normandy, France, June 6, 1944, as part of Operation Overlord. … [Read more...]