While the future of the U.S. Air Force’s F-15E Strike Eagle fleet has been under some scrutiny recently, there’s little doubt that the jet remains the service’s ‘go-to’ platform for complex air-to-ground scenarios in demanding environments, testified by its regular appearances in global hotspots and participation in high-profile missions. What’s less well known is the aircraft’s potent capabilities in the air-to-air realm, […]
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Sheriff’s office urges residents to register their bicycles to combat theft
The Washington County Sheriff’s Office is encouraging community members to use its new bicycle registration program to register their bicycles. The free service will increase the chances of bicycles being returned if they are lost or stolen. Registration will include the owner’s contact information and the bicycle’s make, model and serial number. The information collected […]
‘Frog Saunas’ Could Help Combat Deadly Amphibian Fungus
It’s not easy being green, as one of our greatest sages is fond of remarking. The latest example of this universal fact is the chytrid fungus, a pernicious pest fond of takingup residence on the delicate skin of frogs worldwide. The fungus originated in Asia but has spread across the globe in the last few […]
Texas Congressman defends military record amid combat badge scandal
Under fire for accusations of stolen valor, U.S. Rep. Troy Nehls is doubling down on defending his military record by blaming “the establishment” forces seeking to discredit him. Nehls, R-Richmond, has been under intense scrutiny over his display of a combat service badge that the Army revoked and removed from his service record last year. […]
US carrier strike group’s new video captures the Navy’s explosive front-line combat in the Red Sea
The Dwight D. Eisenhower Carrier Strike Group has left the Middle East after a restless deployment. A video shared this week by the crew of the carrier Ike offers a look at the combat operations. Footage shows American forces intercepting Houthi threats and conducting strikes in Yemen. A new video released by the crew of […]
US carrier strike group’s new video captures the Navy’s explosive front-line combat in the Red Sea
The Dwight D. Eisenhower Carrier Strike Group has left the Middle East after a restless deployment. A video shared this week by the crew of the carrier Ike offers a look at the combat operations. Footage shows American forces intercepting Houthi threats and conducting strikes in Yemen. A new video released by the crew of […]
Maddow Blog | Troy Nehls’ Combat Badge mess reaches new level with Army comment
Rep. Troy Nehls was already facing difficult questions about why he wears a Combat Infantryman Badge on his lapel. This week, those questions grew louder as the U.S. Army commented on the Texas Republican’s service record for the first time. NOTUS reported: For those who might benefit from a refresher, CBS News reported last month […]
UN launches global principles to combat online hate and demands big tech take action now
UNITED NATIONS (AP) — The United Nations chief on Monday launched global principles to combat online hate and lies and demanded that big tech companies use their power to reduce the harm they are doing to people and societies around the world. Secretary-General António Guterres also demanded that advertising and public relations companies “stop monetizing […]
Real estate fraud scheme alleged, 19 arrested in blitz to combat retail thefts
Here’s a roundup of recent incidents and announcements from Ventura County agencies: These goods were recovered in a recent operation to stop retail thefts. This firearm was seized during a recent law enforcement operation to stop retail thefts. 19 arrested in retail thefts Nineteen people were arrested recently in a “blitz operation” conducted by a […]
Southeastern Grocers donates $70,000, breakfast essentials to combat Summer hunger across Southeast
Southeastern Grocers Inc. (SEG), the parent company of Harveys Supermarket and Winn-Dixie grocery stores, in partnership with the SEG Gives Foundation, is proud to announce a combined donation of $70,000, along with 7,000 gallons of milk, 7,000 boxes of cereal, and 7,000 bunches of bananas, to seven food banks across the Southeast. This initiative aims […]
Texas Congressman Won’t Stop Wearing Combat Infantryman Badge that Was Revoked
More than a month after a news report revealed that the Combat Infantryman Badge Rep. Troy Nehls, R-Texas, wears on his lapel was revoked since he was never eligible for the award to begin with, the congressman refuses to take the pin off. Nehls’ stubbornness has garnered growing criticism from veterans and others in the […]
TN Senator highlights Belmont University for using data to combat human trafficking
NASHVILLE, Tenn. (WKRN) — U.S. Senators Marsha Blackburn (R-Tenn.) and Amy Klobuchar (D-Minn.) introduced the National Human Trafficking Database Act. That act would establish a national human trafficking database through the Federal Bureau of Investigation (FBI) and incentivize state law enforcement agencies to report data. APRIL: Majority of victims of child sex trafficking in TN are minorities; Blackburn […]