FEBRUARY 6, 2025 — On Feb. 1, 2025, American and Filipino dignitaries, military leaders and local officials gathered at the Cabanatuan American Memorial to honor the 80th anniversary of the Cabanatuan Raid. This daring World War II rescue mission saved 511 allied prisoners of war. The event commemorated the courage, sacrifice, and partnership that defined this historic … [Read more...]
Enlisted Morale Is High at Southern Border
FEBRUARY 6, 2025 - During a media interview yesterday, Defense Secretary Pete Hegseth said morale is high among U.S. troops currently assisting with enforcement operations at the southern border because they are supporting the strengthening of their own country. The Defense Department announced, Jan. 22, 2025, that it would be sending an additional 1,500 active-duty service … [Read more...]
Illegal Aliens Arrive at Guantanamo Bay
An aerial view of the Leeward Airfield at Naval Station Guantanamo Bay, Cuba. Guantanamo Bay is a logistical hub for U.S. Navy, U.S. Coast Guard, U.S. Army, and allied vessels and aviation platforms operating in the Caribbean region of the U.S. 4th Fleet. (Photo by: Chief Petty Officer Bill Mesta) FEBRUARY 5, 2025 - The Department of Defense announced the arrival of 10 … [Read more...]
Navy Monitors Underwater Acoustic Data in Real-Time
FEBRUARY 5, 2025 - A research partnership between the Naval Postgraduate School (NPS) and Seatrec has led to a milestone in the persistent monitoring of oceanographic and underwater acoustic data in real-time, and near indefinitely. The team’s successful development of an innovative, self-powered autonomous underwater drone, known as the Persistent Smart Acoustic Profiler … [Read more...]
Navy Brass Meets with Royal Thai Navy
Chief of Naval Operations Adm. Lisa Franchetti met with Commander-in-Chief of the Royal Thai Navy (RTN) Adm. Jirapol Wongwit, at the Pentagon, Feb. 4, 2025. During the counterpart visit, the two leaders discussed plans to build interoperability and strengthen the alliance between their two navies. (U.S. Navy photo by Senior Chief Mass Communication Specialist Elliott … [Read more...]