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Following the news of Iran’s attack on Israel today, the Jewish Federation of Greater Philadelphia released the following statement: “The Jewish Federation of Greater Philadelphia unequivocally opposes the Islamic Republic of Iran’s brazen attack on Israel as part of yet another attempt to cause chaos and terror in the region. Together with the Greater Philadelphia Jewish community, we stand resolute in our support for Israel's right to safety and to defend themselves. It is again another stark reminder of Iran and its proxies’ expressed intent to eliminate Israel and harm the Jewish people. It is time for the world to... Read more →

The passage of the Supplemental Appropriations Act, an American Legion priority, ensured that veterans would not miss any payouts due to the VA budget shortfall. Sen. Jon Tester, D-Mont. The American Legion thanked Sen. Jon Tester, D-Mont., for his leadership in protecting veterans’ benefits by steering the Veterans Benefits Continuity and Accountability Supplemental Appropriations Act toward reality. During the summer, the Department of Veterans Affairs (VA) had reported a $3 billion budget shortfall this year and a $12 billion shortfall next year. If unresolved, the gap would have meant veterans would stop receiving benefits as of Oct. 1. Tester’s bill... Read more →

Petty Officer 2nd Class Gabriella Alongi and Petty Officer 1st Class Jennaya Allen pose for a photo with their parents in front of the USCGC Sailfish (WPB-87356) following Allen's advancement ceremony at Coast Guard Station Little Creek in Virginia Beach, Virginia, Aug. 26, 2024. Allen was relieved as the primary culinary specialist aboard the USCGC Sailfish (WPB-87356) by her own sister, CS2 Alongi, as CS1 Allen makes her way to the USCGC Frederick Hatch (WPC 1143) in Guam. (U.S. Coast Guard Photo by Petty Officer 2nd Class Ryan L. Noel) +++++ VIRGINIA BEACH, VA-- Homemade meals come straight from the... Read more →

MARSS, a global leader in AI-powered security solutions, today announced significant progress in its landmark deal to outfit multiple South-East Asian corvette-class combat vessels with its cutting-edge NiDAR platform. This project, which marks MARSS's debut in equipping front-line combat ships, has recently reached several crucial milestones. Factory testing of MARSS systems has been successfully completed, while manufacturing of equipment for the first two vessels has been completed and delivered to the client. The MARSS solution for these corvette-class vessels includes a comprehensive suite of advanced technologies, including a Sentinel sonar system, produced by Sonardyne, and Teledyne FLIR EO cameras, These... Read more →

Samuel J. Costanzo passed peacefully on August 25, 2024, at the age of 95. Of Gloucester City. Loving and devoted husband of 55 years to the late Rose Marie Costanzo (nee Overnack). Loving father of John Costanzo (Angela Cella) and Lisa Costanzo. Cherished Pop of Mike Pyffer, Jr. and Samantha Rose Pyffer. Predeceased by his siblings, Sam is also survived by many loving nieces and nephews Ruthie, Rita, Frank and Diane and his dearest friends, Jamie Megee, Dayl and Linda Baile, Ed Anyzek and his family at Ferry Fence. Sam proudly served our country in the U.S. Army in Japan... Read more →

Associated Press image/GLOBAL NEWS +++++ By Casey Harper | The Center Square Aug 25, 2024 (The Center Square) – This week marks the three-year anniversary of President Joe Biden’s chaotic and deadly withdrawal of U.S. troops from Afghanistan. Biden committed on the campaign trail to withdraw U.S. troops, a move supported by his predecessor Donald Trump, but the process left 13 U.S. service members killed and the country within the hands of the Taliban. The Taliban also received billions of dollars in U.S. military equipment because it was left behind. Federal officials have pointed to an effort to render that... Read more →

9/11 HEROES RUN U N I T E W I T H Y O U R C O M M U N I T Y. HONOR OUR HEROES #911HEROESRUN 5K RUN/WALK/RUCK Gene Dannenfelser 1 Mile Run/Walk Cooper River Park, Pennsauken Sunday, September 8th @ 9:11am Register Here: https://runsignup.com/Race/Register/?raceId=165740 The Camden County Hero Scholarship Fund is proud to be the beneficiary of this great family-oriented event that honors the life of US Marine, Travis Manion, as well as all military personnel and first responders! Read more →

The American Legion AUG 05, 2024 1. North Korea showed off 250 new missile launchers over the weekend as the country’s leader announced delivery of the weapons to frontline units facing the southern border. The launchers, made by the North’s arms industry, are designed to fire tactical ballistic missiles, according to North Korean state media, using a term for low-yield nuclear weapons. A crowd, seemingly thousands strong, was on hand Sunday in Pyongyang to hear North Korean leader Kim Jong Un praise the munitions workers who built them. 2. A missile attack by Yemen’s Houthi rebels struck a Liberian-flagged container... Read more →

By William E. Cleary | CNBNewsnet DANTE'S INFERNO- An aerial view of the fires burning during the Newark riots in 1967. The first thing we noticed as we drove down the turnpike ramp into the largest city in the state was the thick smoke that blocked the sun and purged our nostrils. In the distance, we saw buildings burning. The sounds of sirens from fire engines and police cars could be heard echoing from every direction. (Photo courtesy of NJ.com) +++++ NEGRO STORE owners wrote SOUL BROTHER on their windows with the hope that the rioters wouldn't loot their businesses.... Read more →

... acting U.S. Secret Service chief says by Shauneen Miranda, New Jersey Monitor July 31, 2024 WASHINGTON — When acting Secret Service Director Ronald Rowe Jr. visited the site of the campaign rally where a gunman attempted to assassinate former President Donald Trump, he went up to the roof, lying flat on his stomach, to evaluate the shooter’s line of sight that mid-July day. “What I saw made me ashamed,” Rowe told U.S. senators Tuesday. “As a career law enforcement officer and a 25-year-veteran with the Secret Service, I cannot defend why that roof was not better secured.” Rowe recounted... Read more →

I am proud to stand unequivocally with our Israeli allies – they have a right and indeed an obligation to defend their citizens from acts of terrorism by Iranian-backed Hamas. During a joint session of Congress this week, Prime Minister of Israel Benjamin Netanyahu delivered a powerful, Churchillian speech. He understands the gravity of the war in Israel, the existential threat to our Israeli allies, and the staggering risks posed to American national security. I am unshakeable in my commitment to the state of Israel, and as the leader of the free world, the United States should do the same... Read more →

By Casey Harper | The Center Square (The Center Square) – U.S. Secret Service Director Kimberly Cheatle (photo)resigned Tuesday after she was widely criticized over security lapses at the campaign event where former President Donald Trump survived an assassination attempt. The news comes the day after a hearing before the House Oversight Committee where lawmakers from both sides of the aisle called on Cheatle to resign and blasted her for the Secret Service’s failings around the shooting of Trump. During the hearing, Cheatle refused to directly answer hardly any questions, further frustrating both Democrat and Republican lawmakers. House Oversight Chair... Read more →

BREAKING: U.S. Senator Josh Hawley says whistleblowers have come forward, alleging the Biden DHS assigned “unprepared and inexperienced personnel” to Trump who were not even Secret Service. “Whistleblowers who have direct knowledge of the event have approached my office. According to… pic.twitter.com/8sSXYmYWZx — Collin Rugg (@CollinRugg) July 19, 2024 -30- CNBNews EDITOR'S NOTE: We observed that the assigned agents were very courageous, but it was apparent that they seemed unsure of their actions. For instance, they allowed Mr. Trump to expose himself to a potential second sniper by raising his head several times. Additionally, some of the agents were under... Read more →

Wikimedia commons The American Legion 1. It has been the Secret Service’s protocol for more than a half-century since the assassination of John F. Kennedy — survey and secure all nearby structures to prevent gunfire from reaching a president or anyone else under the agency’s protection. But somehow on Saturday, a 20-year-old Pennsylvania man was able to access a roof with a gun just 140 yards from the stage where former president Donald Trump was speaking. Now the Secret Service’s actions and the potential holes in its protective net are under intense scrutiny, with lawmakers in both parties calling on... Read more →

Photo by Mass Communication Specialist 1st Class James Green ==================== BY Alvin Plexico, Navy Office of Community Outreach Petty Officer 1st Class Travis Davis, a native of Pennsauken, New Jersey, is currently stationed at NSGL as an instructor with Naval Education and Training Command (NETC). Davis, a 2015 graduate of Pennsauken High School, joined the Navy six years ago. “I joined the Navy for education opportunities,” said Davis. "I'm working toward a degree in computer science." The skills and values needed to succeed in the Navy are similar to those found in Pennsauken. “Growing up in Pennsauken, I learned how... Read more →

Photo by Mass Communication Specialist 1st Class James Green By Rick Burke, Navy Office of Community Outreach GREAT LAKES, Ill. - Sailors are some of the most highly trained people on the planet, and this training begins at Recruit Training Command (RTC) Great Lakes, otherwise known Chief Petty Officer William Gaskill, a native of Vincentown, New Jersey, is currently stationed at NSGL serving with RTC Great Lakes. Gaskill, a 2002 graduate of Shawnee High School, joined the Navy 13 years ago. Gaskill also earned a bachelor’s degree in political science from Rutgers University in 2007. “I’ve always wanted to serve... Read more →

UKRAINE’S BRADLEY FIGHTING VEHICLES GAIN NEW DEFENSIVE EDGE WITH SHIELDS Rinat Akhmetov’s Steel Front starts testing new steel screens Kyiv, 04 July 2024 – The deployment of Bradley Fighting Vehicles, provided by the US, has played a crucial role in strengthening Ukrainian defences against russian aggression. As part of Rinat Akhmetov's Steel Front, Metinvest is now producing steel screens to protect the Bradleys. The first samples will be tested within a week. Bradleys are highly valued for their durability, mobility and firepower. However, they are not invulnerable and nor are the soldiers operating them. The Steel Front screens completely enclose... Read more →

Kyiv, 01 July 2024 – Rinat Akhmetov’s Steel Front has delivered three CB90 patrol boats to the Main Directorate of Intelligence of the Ministry of Defence of Ukraine, including training for the crews. This highly versatile platform is ideal for a number of different operations, including reconnaissance, surveillance and intelligence-gathering. They have already been used in operations in the waters around Crimea. CB90s are Swedish-made vessels that are exceptionally fast and highly maneuverable, thanks to two 600kW marine diesel engines which power two water jets, combined with underwater control surfaces. They have a top speed of 40 kts (74kph) and... Read more →

Army veteran Sam Washington, with his friend Vanita Khandpur, crosses the finish line after participating in the fourth Celebrate America 5K hosted by American Legion Post 180 in Vienna, Va., on Saturday, June 29. Photo by Hilary Ott /The American Legion By Henry Howard JUL 01, 2024 When Sam Washington crossed the red, white and blue arch, it was more than just a finish line for a 5K run-walk. It represented his personal defeat of stage 4 lung cancer, a journey that epitomizes veterans supporting veterans, Be the One and the strong bonds of a community. Washington was among 90... Read more →

LATHAM, NY (06/25/2024)-- Major General Ray Shields, the adjutant general for the state of New York, announces the recent promotion of members of the New York Army National Guard in recognition of their capability for additional responsibility and leadership. Jeanette Gonzalez from Lumberton, N.J., and assigned to the Signal Intelligence and Sustainment Company, 42nd Division Headquarters and Headquarters Battalion, received a promotion May 2, 2024 to the rank of sergeant first class. Army National Guard promotions are based on a Soldier's overall performance, demonstrated leadership abilities, professionalism and future development potential. These promotions recognize the best qualified Soldiers for a... Read more →

Five Things to Know, June 24, 2024 The American Legion JUN 24, 2024 1. The viability of a U.S.-backed proposal to wind down the 8-month-long war in Gaza was cast into doubt on Monday after Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu said he would only be willing to agree to a “partial” cease-fire deal that would not end the war, comments that sparked an uproar from families of hostages held by Hamas. In an interview broadcast late Sunday on Israeli Channel 14, a conservative, pro-Netanyahu station, the Israeli leader said he was “prepared to make a partial deal -- this is... Read more →

Astrology has recently surged in popularity among college students. This ancient practice seems to perfectly blend with the unique social and intellectual atmosphere of college, where students are often on a quest for deeper self-understanding and meaningful connections. But why is astrology particularly appealing to this academically driven demographic? Let’s explore the varied reasons that make astrology so captivating to students involved in college life. As a college student, you might find yourself overwhelmed with school, assignments, and searching for services or tools that could ease your academic burden, like an essay writing service that offers masters essay writing service... Read more →

The United States Army is the oldest and largest of the six military service branches. It celebrates its birthday on June 14 each year. THANK YOU FOR YOUR SERVICE TO OUR COUNTRY. Read more →

Five Things to Know, May 20, 2024 The American Legion MAY 20, 2024 1. Iranian President Ebrahim Raisi, the country’s foreign minister and others have been found dead at the site of a helicopter crash after an hourslong search through a foggy, mountainous region of the country’s northwest, state media reported. Raisi was 63. State TV gave no immediate cause for the crash in Iran’s East Azerbaijan province. With Raisi were Iran’s Foreign Minister Hossein Amirabdollahian, the governor of Iran’s East Azerbaijan province and other officials and bodyguards, the state-run IRNA news agency reported. 2. New recruits and incoming officers... Read more →

photo provided During this full scale war, Rinat Akhmetov's fortune has dropped by 64%. He filed a lawsuit for full compensation by the aggressor country for all the damages caused since 2014 in illegally occupied territories. He asserts that justice must be restored, and the aggressor must face both financial and criminal penalties. These assets include dozens of enterprises in mining, steelmaking, and energy sectors, as well as real estate, including Yenakiieve Iron and Steel Works, DTEK Rovenki Anthracite, DTEK Sverdlovanthracite, FC Shakhtar’s training base Kirsha, Donbass Arena stadium, Azovstal steel plant, Illich Iron and Steel Works, and many others.... Read more →

By Mass Communication Specialist 1st Class Jerry Jimenez, Navy Office of Community Outreach U.S. NAVAL BASE GUAM - Petty Officer 1st Class Holly Dively, a native of Harrisburg, Pennsylvania, is serving with Maritime Expeditionary Security Group One in support of Commander, Task Force (CTF) 75 in Guam. Photo by Mass Communication Specialist 1st Class Bryan Niegel Dively graduated from Sandlewood High School in 2007. The skills and values needed to succeed in the Navy are similar to those found in Harrisburg. “Growing up, I learned how to be adaptable,” said Dively. “I had about 14 different jobs before I joined... Read more →

VIDEO BELOW WASHINGTON DC, Apr 12 — Is China getting ready for war? According to Foreign Policy Magazine, “notwithstanding the recent flurry of high-level diplomacy between Washington and Beijing, the warning signs are certainly there. Under Chinese President Xi Jinping, Beijing is amassing ships, planes, and missiles as part of the largest military buildup by any country in decades.” According to political consultant Peter Schweizer, “China already is waging war with the US, but not with guns — with poison.” Schweizer is senior editor-at-large at Breitbart News and a prolific author who’s latest book, Blood Money: Why the Powerful Turn... Read more →

"I Made It Clear To Israelis - Don't Move on Haifa," Joe Biden (You know, Haifa - that city in Israel...) SOURCE SKY NEWS 56,885 views Apr 18, 2024 Sky News host Rita Panahi claims President Joe Biden’s “cognitive decline” is hitting “new lows” as she reacts to his latest gaffes. In one video, the President appeared to confuse the Israeli city Haifa with Rafah in Gaza. “I made it clear to Israelis, don’t move on Haifa,” President Biden said. President Biden also bizarrely claimed cannibals ate his uncle after his plane crashed. However, Pentagon records state the aircraft plunged... Read more →

MOVES TO FRANKFORD AVENUE WITH 150+ RESTAURANTS, FOOD TRUCKS, VENDORS, ARTISTS, MAKERS AND BANDS, PLUS THE FAMOUS PARADE OF HUMAN-POWERED SCULPTURES Philadelphia, PA - East Kensington’s long-time parade and arts festival is moving over to Frankford Avenue. Fishtown District, with support from Penn Treaty Special Services District, presents Kensington Derby and Arts Fest on Saturday, May 11, 2024, from 12:00pm to 6:00pm, on Frankford Avenue, from York St to Huntingdon St. The event, which won Best of Philly in 2023, is back and ready to let the mud fly! Derby teams prepare human-powered sculptures crafted from recycled bicycles and other... Read more →

GLOUCESTER CITY, NJ (March 22, 2024)(CNBNews)--Former Brooklawn residents Michael and Rosemary Costello came to Gloucester City Thursday to see the Battleship New Jersey BB62 head south on the Delaware River to the Paulsboro Marine Terminal. Michael is a Navy vet from the 1960s, so it was special for him to see the Battleship live! Photo /caption credit CNBNews photographer Joe Townsend CAMDEN CITY, NJ (March 22, 2024)(CNBNews)—On Thursday, March 21, a large crowd gathered at the home of the Battleship New Jersey to watch the historic ship depart for needed maintenance at the Philadelphia Navy Yard. New Jersey Gov. Phil... Read more →

The American Legion FEB 26, 2024 1. The U.S. and Britain struck 18 Houthi targets in Yemen on Saturday, answering a recent surge in attacks by the Iran-backed militia group on ships in the Red Sea and Gulf of Aden, including a missile strike this past week that set fire to a cargo vessel. According to U.S. officials, American and British fighter jets hit sites in eight locations, targeting missiles, launchers, rockets, drones and air defense systems. The officials spoke on condition of anonymity in order to provide early details of an ongoing military operation. 2. The Mississippi National Guard... Read more →

The American Legion \ FEB 19, 2024 1. U.S. maritime forces on Saturday conducted five self-defense strikes targeting Iranian-backed Houthi-controlled areas of Yemen, U.S. Central Command announced Sunday. CENTCOM successfully conducted strikes against three mobile anti-ship cruise missiles, one unmanned underwater vessel (UUV) and one unmanned surface vessel (USV). It was the first observed Houthi employment of a UUV since attacks began in Oct. 23, according to CENTCOM. 2. Two young citizen-soldiers who became close friends after enlisting in the Army Reserve were remembered at funerals in southeast Georgia on Saturday, nearly three weeks after they died in a drone... Read more →

Passed peacefully after a brief illness on February 14, 2024, formerly of Audubon, Cherry Hill and most recently, Edgewater Park, NJ. Age 86 years. John, who was the longest-living Kraus, lovingly raised five children with his late wife, Joan, while attending Drexel University for his Mechanical Engineering degree. His children all attended college, which was one of his goals in life. He was a U.S. Army veteran and additionally served in the Army National Guard of NJ. He began his career in 1956 as "Jack" at the Naval Air Warfare Center in Lakehurst, NJ and by 1989 was promoted to... Read more →

Veterans History Project to L for 2024 The free, four-part, quarterly webinar is designed for educators of youth of all ages. COLUMBIA FALLS, Maine, and WASHINGTON D.C. — February 13, 2024 — Wreaths Across America (WAA), in collaboration with the Library of Congress Veterans History Project (VHP), proudly announces the launch of a new, free webinar series for educators. These four-part quarterly webinars aim to equip educators and youth of all ages with the vast resources available from the Library of Congress and will focus on how teachers and students can participate in collecting, preserving, and sharing veterans’ stories critical... Read more →

(source Facebook) photo provided GLOUCESTER CITY, NJ (February 10, 2024)--Best of luck to two brave young men from Gloucester City Nay’Shon Obey and Liam Driscoll, who are beginning a year’s deployment in one of the world’s trouble zones. Nay’Shon graduated from Gloucester High School, and Liam graduated from Gloucester Catholic. They are both members of the 1st Battalion, 114 Infantry Regiment, Company A (NJ ARNG) headquarters Woodbury Armory, Woodbury, NJ. God bless them. 1st Battalion, 114th Infantry Regiment (NJ ARNG) Woodbury Armory | Woodbury, New Jersey, United States Headquarters and Headquarters Company Company A Mount Holly Armory | Mount Holly... Read more →

The American Legion FEB 05, 2024 1. The U.S. military has carried out additional self-defense strikes against Houthi missiles, according to U.S. Central Command. At about 5:30 a.m. Sunday, CENTCOM forces targeted a land-attack cruise missile, said a command statement that did not provide further details on that strike. Beginning at 10:30 a.m., U.S. forces struck four anti-ship cruise missiles before they launched against ships in the Rea Sea, the statement said. 2. A drone attack on a base housing U.S. troops in eastern Syria killed six allied Kurdish fighters late Sunday, in the first significant attack in Syria or... Read more →

With a Special Facebook Live Event On Saturday, Feb. 3rd, Wreaths Across America remembers the 81rstanniversary of the sinking of the U.S.A.T. Dorchester COLUMBIA FALLS, Maine – January 23, 2024 – On Saturday, February 3, 2024, Wreaths Across America will pay tribute to the indomitable spirit of American heroes, ‘The Four Chaplains,’ and commemorate the bravery displayed during the U.S.A.T. Dorchester incident. Join us for a special Facebook live event at noon EST, broadcasting from the serene Balsam Valley Chapel and Tip lands in Downeast Maine. Embarking on a coastal passenger steamship requisitioned for wartime use, the U.S.A.T. Dorchester sailed... Read more →

image courtesy of wtae.com The photos from the U.S. Army Reserve Command from left, Sgt. William Jerome Rivers, 46, Spc. Kennedy Ladon Sanders, 24, and Spc. Breonna Alexsondria Moffett, 23. (The Center Square)(January 30, 2024) – The world is awaiting President Joe Biden’s response to a drone attack in Jordan over the weekend that left three U.S. service members dead and more than 30 injured. In his statement Sunday, Biden said “we know [the attack] was carried out by radical Iran-backed militant groups operating in Syria and Iraq” and pledged to respond to the “despicable and wholly unjust attack.” That... Read more →

NEW YORK — The Coast Guard and National Transportation Safety Board (NTSB) have scheduled follow-up witness testimony on Wednesday and Friday in support of the ongoing investigation into the fire that occurred on July 5, 2023, aboard the Italian-flagged cargo vessel, Grande Costa D’Avorio, while docked at the Port of Newark, New Jersey. The videos of testimony are scheduled to be posted to the Livestream site at https://livestream.com/uscginvestigations on Wednesday and Friday. Capt. David Rogers of the Newark Fire Department will give testimony on Wednesday, and Marian Ciumala, the Grande Costa D’Avorio’s Third Mate, will give testimony on Friday. Additional... Read more →

U.S. Immigration and Customs Enforcement (ICE) investigates more than 400 violations of criminal law, ranging from child exploitation to transnational gangs. Use this form to report suspected criminal activity. Be as specific and as detailed as possible. You are encouraged to provide any additional identifying details such as places of birth, countries of citizenship, and any numeric identifiers in the below narrative text box. The detailed information you provide will assist investigators as they look into reported violations. We do not provide status updates for tip information provided. If you provide information, you can be assured that it will be... Read more →

By Brett Rowland | The Center Square (The Center Square) – A group representing transgender veterans filed a federal lawsuit against the U.S. Department of Veterans Affairs seeking gender-confirmation surgery for 163,000 transgender veterans. The Transgender American Veterans Association lawsuit asks for an order that the Department of Veterans Affairs act on the group's 2016 rule-making petition for gender-confirmation surgery. "Three years ago today, President Biden repealed the military's ban on transgender service members,” TAVA President Rebekka Eshler said in a statement. “Yet when we return from service, we do not receive the same level of healthcare from the VA... Read more →

This undated photograph released by the U.S. military's Central Command shows what it is described as the vessel that carried Iranian-made missile components bound for Yemen's Houthi in the Arabian Sea. U.S. Navy SEALs seized Iranian-made missile parts and other weaponry from a ship bound for Yemen's Houthi rebels in a raid that saw two of its commandos go missing, the U.S. military said Tuesday, Jan. 16, 2024. Five Things to Know The American Legion JAN 22, 2024 1. The 10-day search to rescue two Navy SEALs lost in the Arabian Sea during a mission to board a ship and... Read more →

Once again, the Department of Defense (DoD) may be faced with another continuing resolution (CR), which would compromise national defense strategy and undermine improving quality of life issues for servicemembers. In essence, a CR would cap funding at the previous year's levels, providing none of the approved increases and preventing any new programs from beginning that were authorized in the National Defense Authorization Act for Fiscal Year 2024. This comes at a time when America is facing multiple national security threats such as China’s aggression, Russian provocation and the possibility of the Israel-Hamas war spreading. It is not the time... Read more →

The Ghost Fleet of Mallows Bay: The nation’s next National Marine Sanctuary? Paddlers at Mallows Bay; photo by Stephen Schatz In Charles County—only an hour drive from the nation’s capital—is a place unlike any other in the country. Emergent at low tide, the withering remains of more than 100 World War I steamships rest in a shallow embayment on the Maryland side of the Potomac River: the Ghost Fleet of Mallows Bay. Most of these ship hulls have been resting in and around the bay since the late 1920s. In the decades since, nature has taken its course and absorbed... Read more →

The American Legion JAN 15, 2024 1. Yemen’s Houthi rebels fired an anti-ship cruise missile toward an American destroyer in the Red Sea on Sunday, but a U.S. fighter jet shot it down in the latest attack roiling global shipping amid Israel’s war with Hamas in the Gaza Strip, officials said. The attack marks the first U.S.-acknowledged fire by the Houthis since America and allied nations began strikes Friday on the rebels following weeks of assaults on shipping in the Red Sea. 2. An Air Force officer can add another title to her resume: Miss America. Madison Marsh of Colorado... Read more →

The C-12 Huron aircraft has completely transformed the work of government contractors and serves as a highly versatile and game-changing asset. With its extensive range of capabilities, this aircraft has become an indispensable tool for a wide array of missions and operations. There's nothing quite like C-12 Aircraft when it comes to getting government contractor work done. Whether it's transporting personnel and cargo or conducting surveillance and reconnaissance, the C-12 Huron offers an abundance of functions that cater specifically to the needs of government contractors. This article will delve into the numerous ways in which the C-12 Huron aircraft has... Read more →

The American Legion JAN 08, 2024 1. The Pentagon released new details Sunday about Defense Secretary Lloyd Austin’s continued hospitalization, saying he had a medical procedure Dec. 22, went home a day later and was admitted to intensive care Jan. 1 when he began experiencing severe pain. The latest information came as members of both parties in Congress expressed sharp concerns about the secrecy of Austin’s hospital stay and the fact that the president and other senior leaders were kept in the dark about it for days. 2. North Korea again fired artillery shells near its tense sea boundary with... Read more →

by Kathleen McGrory and Neil Bedi, ProPublica, photography by Loren Elliott for ProPublica ProPublica is a Pulitzer Prize-winning investigative newsroom. Sign up for The Big Story newsletter to receive stories like this one in your inbox. Marty and Candy Larsen were in their pajamas, getting ready to watch a movie in the living room, when they heard their 27-year-old daughter scream. CNBNews graphic files “I need help!” Julia cried. They could see her standing just a few feet away, her long blond hair unkempt, her blue-gray eyes at once alert and vacant. She’d looked like this in other moments when... Read more →

A vehicle crosses the Rainbow Bridge from Canada Wednesday, March 18, 2018, in Niagara Falls N.Y. Jeffrey T. Barnes | AP Photo By Bethany Blankley | The Center Square contributor Dec 30, 2023 The Center Square)(JANUARY 1, 2024) – An Iranian with terrorist ties was caught after illegally entering the U.S. near Niagara Falls, New York, as a record number of known, suspected terrorists (KSTs) were apprehended in the first three months of fiscal 2024 at the northern border. After the Iranian was apprehended, agents with the U.S. Immigration and Customs Enforcement’s Enforcement and Removal Operations-Buffalo office removed him on... Read more →

Charting a course of compassionate care in the Blue Pacific HS1 Steven Zea In the vast oceanic stretches of the U.S. Coast Guard's 14th District and the Blue Pacific, skilled medical personnel like Petty Officer 1st Class Steven Zea on Fast Response Cutters, especially during expeditionary patrols, is not just a necessity; it's a lifeline. These patrols routinely take crews well over 200 nautical miles from shore, venturing into remote and austere environments where quick and expert medical care is critical. Zea, an independent-duty health services technician (HS) serving as a medical support professional aboard U.S. Coast Guard platforms, illustrates... Read more →