Tag: combat

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 […]

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 […]

McDonald’s releases a new $5 value meal to combat inflation

McDonald’s has revealed the details of its highly anticipated $5 value meal, which the fast food chain hopes will rev up sluggish sales and lure back customers who have cut back. Beginning June 25, McDonald’s US locations are selling a “$5 Meal Deal” for a limited time. It includes a McDouble cheeseburger or a McChicken […]

Small drones will soon lose combat advantage, French Army chief says

PARIS — The advantage now enjoyed by small aerial drones on battlefields including in Ukraine is but “a moment in history,” French Army Chief of Staff Gen. Pierre Schill said at the Eurosatory defense show in Paris. While anti-drone systems are lagging and “leave the sky open to things that are cobbled together but which […]

AAA offering free VIN etching to combat car thefts

In an effort to combat car thefts, AAA East Central is offering free VIN etching to the community on Friday at its South Hills branch in Bethel Park. “From our perspective at AAA, working with law enforcement, we hear from them that it’s an effective deterrent for car theft,” said AAA East Central Director of Public […]

Congressman accuses Army of political attacks over combat badge

Rep. Troy Nehls, R-Texas, on Wednesday, accused Army officials of political attacks against him following questions about his continued wear of a Combat Infantry Badge that was revoked by military leaders last year. In a letter to Army Human Resources Command, Nehls, an Army veteran, asked for an investigation into the handling of the award, […]