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US Marines make 24-year-old first woman to lead an infantry platoon

A 24-year-old has become the first ever woman to lead an infantry platoon in the US Marines. First Lieutenant Marina Hierl has 35 male soldiers under her command in the Third Platoon of 4th Echo Company. Her promotion to the position comes just a year …

SOCOM to continue MEUAS II-B | NMS continues to support Afghanistan | Taiwan wants the Centurion to protect its air ...

Americas The Naval Air Systems Command is procuring system components for its F-35 Lightning fighter jets. Lockheed Martin will provide the service with essential Aircraft Management System (AMS) and Panoramic Cockpit Display (PCD) components at a cost of …

Clinton School gets 43 enrollees

The University of Arkansas Clinton School of Public Service has enrolled 43 new students who have studied, worked and served in 21 countries. The students come from 35 colleges and universities, including 10 in Arkansas. Six students will be part of the …

Bikers roll down life's highway together with a solid bond forged on two wheels

Interested in this topic? You may also want to view these photo galleries: Autoplay Show Thumbnails Show Captions Last SlideNext Slide STURGIS, S.D. - They call her “Blinker.” Her real name is Kattathu Johnson, and she’s a U.S. Army combat veteran from …

Slog AM: Seattle Nightclub Internally Dealt Date-Rape Drugs, Three Seahawks Sit Out During National Anthem

Probably exactly what was going down at Foundation Nightclub. sturti / Getty Images Seattle nightclub was internally dealing date-rape drugs: Foundation Nightclub, a spot in Belltown, had a bad reputation for drugs and sexual assault. Police started …

Asia and Australia Edition: North Korea, Russia, Samsung: Your Friday Briefing

(Want to get this briefing by email? Here’s the sign-up.) Good morning. A close look at the global heat wave, a deadly airstrike in Yemen and a gender milestone for the U.S. Marines. Here’s what you need to know: • The world is getting hotter, faster. …

North Korea, Russia, Samsung: Your Friday Briefing

(Want to get this briefing by email? Here’s the sign-up.) Good morning. A close look at the global heat wave, a deadly airstrike in Yemen and a gender milestone for the U.S. Marines. Here’s what you need to know: • The world is getting hotter, faster. …

Who And Where Are Iran’s Revolutionary Guards?

A member of Iraq's PMU (AFP/FILE)     Iran's influence can be seen all over the Middle EastBut one group in particular is responsible for this: the Revolutionary Guards A secretive military force, the Guards operate globally Their biggest …

Hiroshima-Nagasaki atomic bombing anniversary: Notable quotes on devastating attacks from WWII

Japan: Commemoration of drop of a-bombs on Hiroshima and Nagasaki World War II (1939-45) that took place between the Allied and the Axis, had resulted in the former led by the United States of America dropping atomic bombs on two Japanese cities—Hiroshima …

Teacher Makes College Dreams Possible

Iishe Davis, a sophomore at Scripps College, is working this summer at the college campus in Claremont, Calif. Originally from Louisville, Ky., Davis got guidance on choosing a college through Ivy Plus Academy, a special program at her high school. — …

The Atomic Bomb Strike on Hiroshima & Nagasaki: Did Truman Make a Mistake? The National Interest

When news of the Japanese surrender reached the world, Americans automatically and naturally assumed it was due to the detonation of the atomic bombs. Hundreds of thousands of soldiers, sailors, Marines, and airmen who were making preparations for an …

Malaysian among three foreign workers abducted and killed in Kabul (Updated)

KABUL: A Malaysian was among three foreigners killed by militants in Kabul today, deepening concerns about the security of expatriates in Afghanistan. The victims working for international food company Sodexo were abducted before they were murdered. A …

Moscow criticises Norway's plan to double US troop presence near border

Oslo: Moscow on Thursday criticised Norway's plans to ask Washington to double the number of US troops stationed in the Scandinavian country and deploy them nearer the border with Russia. The plans "cause us serious concern", Russia's …

All You Need To Know About M4 Rifle That Maoists Wanted To Procure To Assassinate Narendra Modi

A letter allegedly found in the house of Rona Wilson, one of the five persons arrested for "links" with the banned CPI (Maoist), has revealed that the ultras were "thinking along the lines of another Rajiv Gandhi type incident” to end the …

4 US marines killed in helicopter crash

CSO Spotlight: Tracy Reinhold, Everbridge

Name: Tracy Reinhold Company: Everbridge Job title: CSO Time in current role: Since April 2018 Location: Burlington, Mass. As CSO of Everbridge, Tracy Reinhold is responsible for advancing the company’s enterprise-level security strategy, as well as …

Earl Robert Miller may be next US envoy

US President Donald Trump has announced his intent to nominate Earl Robert Miller to be next Ambassador of the United States of America to Bangladesh, according to an announcement of the White House on Tuesday. Miller will succeed the incumbent US …

In Helmand, Afghan General Fights Taliban 'Cancer' With Some Help From U.S. Marines

The new troops of the Afghan 215th Corps are assembled on a wide plaza at midday at their base, called Camp Shorabak. Passing in review is their new commander, Maj. Gen. Wali Mohammad Ahmadzai. He proved himself fighting the Taliban in northeast …

US Marine tortures Muslim recruits, calls them terrorist, gets 10 yrs in jail

Washington: A US Marine Corps drill instructor was sentenced Friday to 10 years in prison for abusing more than a dozen Muslim recruits, one of whom died in 2016, US media reported. Gunnery Sergeant Joseph Felix was convicted a day earlier of maltreatment …

Women in SATCOM to discuss the National Defence Authorisation Act 2018 at Global MilSatCom

Expert all female SATCOM panellists to discuss the National Defence Authorisation Act 2018 at this year’s Global MilSatCom event LONDON, UNITED KINGDOM, August 13, 2018 /⁨EINPresswire.com⁩/ -- SMi are delighted to announce that the 20th annual …

Mattis Thanks Brazilian Officials for Leadership in Defense Cooperation

Aug. 13, 2018 News DoD News, Defense Media Activity WASHINGTON -- Defense Secretary James N. Mattis met with Brazil’s defense leaders today in Brasilia to reaffirm the defense relationship between the United States and Brazil, chief Pentagon spokesperson …

Readout of Secretary of Defense James N. Mattis’ meeting with Brazil Minister of Defense Silva e Luna, Chief of Joint ...

IMMEDIATE RELEASE Aug. 13, 2018 News Release Release No: NR-235-18 Pentagon Chief Spokesperson Dana W. White provided the following readout: Secretary of Defense James N. Mattis met with Brazil Minister of Defense Silva e Luna, Chief of the Joint Staff …

Military OneSource Benefits Extended to Vets, Families for Full Year After Separation

WASHINGTON -- Eligibility for Military OneSource benefits have been extended from the current 180 days to 365 days after separation or retirement from military service to ensure all service members and families have access to comprehensive support as they …

President Signs Fiscal 2019 Defense Authorization Act at Fort Drum Ceremony

WASHINGTON -- President Donald J. Trump today signed the $717 billion Fiscal 2019 National Defense Authorization Act at a ceremony at Fort Drum, New York. The act – named for Arizona Sen. John S. McCain – authorizes a 2.6 percent military pay raise and …

New Commanding General at The U.S. Army Combat Readiness Center to Deliver Briefing at The Defence Safety Conference

SMi Group Reports: Brig. Gen. Timothy J. Daugherty will present at the Defence Safety Conference on the 1st and 2nd October in London LONDON, UNITED KINGDOM, August 13, 2018 /⁨EINPresswire.com⁩/ -- Brigadier General Timothy J Daugherty, …

The U.S. Army granted Astrapi Corporation a Phase I xTechSearch Award.

Astrapi participated in Phase II in Austin, Texas, August 7, 2018 at the Capital Factory. DALLAS, TEXAS, UNITED STATES, August 13, 2018 /⁨EINPresswire.com⁩/ -- Astrapi is pleased to announce that the United States Army has granted Astrapi a Phase …

Military OneSource Is Now Available to Veterans and their Families for a Full Year After Separating from the Military

IMMEDIATE RELEASE Washington, D.C., (Aug. 13, 2018) —The Department of Defense announced today it will extend eligibility for Military OneSource benefits from the current 180 days to 365 days after separation or retirement from military service to ensure …

Mattis, Brazil’s Foreign Minister Meet to Reaffirm Bilateral Relationship

WASHINGTON -- Defense Secretary James N. Mattis and Foreign Minister Aloysio Nunes of Brazil met today at the Itamaraty Palace in Brazil to reaffirm the long-standing bilateral relationship between their nations, chief Pentagon spokesperson Dana W. White …

Washington Mesothelioma Victims Center Now Offers a Paper Mill Worker with Mesothelioma in Washington Much Better ...

NEW YORK, NEW YORK, USA, August 13, 2018 /⁨EINPresswire.com⁩/ -- According to the Washington Mesothelioma Victims Center, "We specialize in assisting pulp and paper mill workers in Washington State and nationwide receive the very best …

Readout of Secretary of Defense James N. Mattis' meeting with Brazil Minister of Foreign Affairs Aloysio Nunes

IMMEDIATE RELEASE Aug. 13, 2018 News Release Release No: NR-232-18 Pentagon Chief Spokesperson Dana W. White provided the following readout: Secretary of Defense James N. Mattis met with Brazil Minister of Foreign Affairs Aloysio Nunes Aug. 13 at the …

Mattis Begins South America Trip with Stop in Brazil

WASHINGTON -- Defense Secretary James N. Mattis arrived in Brazil today for the first stop of a trip to assess the military-to-military relations between the United States and its South American partners. The secretary told reporters traveling with him …

Face of Defense: Vietnam Native Finds Success in U.S. Army

FORT BRAGG, N.C. -- Full of fear and anxiety, a 10-year-old Vietnamese boy sailed across the South China Sea for 10 days, in 1986, with the expectation that a better life awaited him across the ocean. In his mind, the only way he could live a full and …

Coalition Partner Force Captures ISIS Terrorists in Southern Syria

Aug. 13, 2018 News From a Combined Joint Task Force Operation Inherent Resolve News Release SOUTHWEST ASIA -- Coalition partner force Maghawir al-Thowra detained 12 suspicious persons transiting inside the coalition-held 55-kilometer deconfliction zone …

The Arms Trade in The Horn of Africa

Download logo EXX Africa (www.EXXAfrica.com) published a special report on the arms trade in the Horn of Africa. The trade of illegal weapons in the Horn of Africa remains highly lucrative and is comprehensively entwined with transnational terrorist …

Krystal Duckett Divulges the Most Common Misdiagnosis in Mental Health

Industry professional, Krystal Duckett sheds light on the common mental health misdiagnosis. SARASOTA, FL, UNITED STATES, August 10, 2018 /⁨EINPresswire.com⁩/ -- Mental health can be difficult to diagnose. There are many factors that influence a …

Indiana Mesothelioma Victims Center Now Urges A US Navy Submarine Veteran with Mesothelioma in Indiana to Call for ...

NEW YORK, NEW YORK, USA, August 10, 2018 /⁨EINPresswire.com⁩/ -- The Indiana Mesothelioma Victims Center says, "We are urging a US Navy Veteran in Indiana who now has mesothelioma because of asbestos exposure on a nuclear submarine to focus …

Office of the Chairman of the Joint Chiefs of Staff Marks 69th Anniversary

WASHINGTON -- The United States is a global power, and the U.S. military requires a global viewpoint. That was the reasoning behind establishing the office of the Chairman of the Joint Chiefs of Staff 69 years ago today. On this day in 1949, President …

Selva Highlights Need for Nuclear Enterprise Recapitalization

WASHINGTON -- On Aug. 16, 1968, the Air Force launched the first Minuteman III missile into the Eastern Test Range off the coast of Florida. The intercontinental ballistic missile was state-of-the-art with multiple independently targeted reentry vehicles. …

Single Marines Enjoy Nature, Camaraderie at Zion National Park

SPRINGDALE, Utah -- Surrounded by mountains, Zion National Park here presents a profound example of Mother Nature’s breathtaking beauty. And, a group of Marines that traveled to the park from Marine Corps Base Camp Pendleton, California, as part of the …