A team from Britain’s Special Boat Service has rescued a ship and its crew from a gang of potentially violent stowaways. Authorities have confirmed that four men have now been arrested and detained by Essex Police under the Immigration Act. The incident involved the 71,000-tonne Italian vessel – the Grande Tema– which was travelling from Lagos, Nigeria, and was off ... Read More »
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How will the withdrawal of US troops affect Afghanistan? | RTE
US President Donald Trump’s surprise announcement about withdrawing American troops from Afghanistan has already had implications. The decision has forced Trump’s Secretary of Defence Jim Mattis to resign citing policy differences. While the US maintained a reported presence of just around 2,000 troops in Syria, including special forces, there are about 14,000 American soldiers in Afghanistan with half of them ... Read More »
‘Elvis Presley’ Helps Pedestrians Cross The Street In German Town
Elvis Presley’s image has been used to create action figures, reading lamps and Christmas ornaments. His likeness has adorned socks, slippers and soap – and countless other products over the decades since the American rock legend first got audiences all shook up. Read More »
Beware of monkey, don’t make ‘eye-to-eye contact,’ Marine Corps Air Station Iwakuni warns Marines | Marine Times
It appears there may be a monkey on the loose in the vicinity of Nagayama Park, Iwakuni, Japan ― and where it came from is anyone’s guess. The Marine Corps Air Station in Iwakuni decided to put out a warning to Marines and family in the area to be watchful of a hairy nonhuman primate strolling the area. More Read More »
Kurdish-led militia slam US decision to withdraw troops from Syria | DW
The Kurdish-led Syrian Democratic Forces have condemned Washington’s decision to withdraw forces from Syria. Turkey has threatened to rout Kurdish militia who played a leading role in fighting the “Islamic State.” More Read More »
“Making A Night Stalker” Is a Rare Insight into The Elite 160th SOAR Nightstalkers | The Aviationist
The best books do several things. They tell a well-paced, compelling story. They bring the reader into the action. In non-fiction, they tell a story never told before or, told from a different perspective. And finally, the plot ends with a twist that makes every page memorable. Author and former special operations helicopter crew chief David Burnett’s new book, “Making ... Read More »
Eastern Shore restaurant raises $111,000 to support Navy SEALS
An oyster roast fundraiser hosted by the Island House Restaurant in Wachapreague raised more than $111,000 for the Navy SEAL Foundation. The 7th annual Island House Restaurant Oyster Roast netted a massive $111,075.28 in a single day for the SEAL foundation that supports the special warfare community and families. More Read More »
Wife of Ex-Green Beret Charged with Killing Taliban Bombmaker Defends Him Against ‘Absolutely Disgusting’ Attacks
Julie Golsteyn’s husband, Matthew Golsteyn, was charged for killing a Taliban bombmaker while serving overseas — and she couldn’t be more disgusted by how he is being treated. More. Read More »
Netflix vs Disney: A Year of Warfare Likely Will Escalate In 2019 | Hollywood Reporter
It’s been a year of trench warfare in the battle for talent, attention and high-profile projects between Netflix and Disney — and next year is looking like it will become even more fierce. More. Read More »
US Army moves closer to equipping an active protection system on Bradley Fighting Vehicles | Defense News
The U.S. Army has chosen to move forward with the Iron Fist Lightactive protection system for its Bradley Fighting Vehicle, after evaluating the APS’ ability to be installed on the vehicle. More Read More »
Mattis is out, and Blackwater is back: ‘We are coming’ | Military Times
This month, in the January/February print issue of the gun and hunting magazine “Recoil,” the former contractor security firm Blackwater USA published a full-page ad, in all black with a simple message: “We are coming.” More Read More »
Woman gets 7 years for stealing from former Navy SEAL and his widowed mother | Navy Times
An Iowa woman has been given seven years in prison for stealing more than $192,000 from her now-dead fiance and his elderly mother. Read More »
Campaign for special operations museum in Loudoun lands $10M gift | Washington Business Journal
The proposed National Museum of Intelligence and Special Operations, to be constructed within the 424-acre Kincora development in Loudoun County, has picked up a $10 million lead gift from The Starr Foundation. More Read More »
Defense Secretary Jim Mattis resigns, scolding Trump over his military judgment | NBC News
Defense Secretary Jim Mattis announced his resignation Thursday afternoon, sending President Donald Trump a letter that implicitly criticized the president’s military judgment. Read More »
Exposure to cannabis alters the genetic profile of sperm | Science Daily
As legal access to marijuana continues expanding across the U.S., more scientists are studying the effects of its active ingredient, tetrahydrocannabinol (THC), in teens, adults and pregnant women. New research from Duke Health suggests men in their child-bearing years should also consider how THC could impact their sperm and possibly the children they conceive during periods when they’ve been using ... Read More »