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Story by JEWAUN MCELROY Joint Base McGuire-Dix-Lakehurst JOINT BASE MCGUIRE-DIX-LAKEHURST, N.J. – The winter season has arrived. Temperatures have fallen, and ice and snow become a looming threat . To combat this, the 87th Civil Engineer Squadron “Dirt Boys” are able and ready to protect the constituents of Joint Base McGuire-Dix-Lakehurst, New Jersey. The saying goes, “If you stay ready, then you don’t have to get ready,” and this is no exception for the 87th CES. Snow preparation involves more than just putting down salt and chemicals on the roads and airfields, discussions of snow operations begin months in advance. “There are big meetings that happen every April and September to discuss snow response,” said U.S. Air Force Tech. Sgt. Douglas Maceiko, 87th CES pavement and equipment noncommissioned officer in charge. “The meetings plan for the upcoming snow season and facilitate a hot wash of what happened during the previous... Read more →

Dec. 3, 2024 | By David Vergun, DOD News | The battleship USS Pennsylvania was in dry dock for maintenance at Pearl Harbor, Hawaii on Dec. 7, 1941, when the Japanese attacked just after 8 a.m. USS Pennsylvania Commissioned: 1916 Place Built: Newport News Shipbuilding, Va. Early Cruises: The battleship did not participate in World War I but did serve in the Atlantic and Pacific fleets on routine training exercises leading up to World War II. Decommissioned: 1946 Legacy: The battleship’s bell is on display at Pennsylvania State University and two of the ship’s 14-inch guns are at the Pennsylvania Military Museum in Boalsburg, Pennsylvania. The Ohio-class ballistic missile submarine USS Pennsylvania was commissioned in 1989 and is still in service. The ship's crew, who had been on shore, were quickly called back to the ship to man anti-aircraft guns and fight fires. Multiple Japanese bombers targeted the ship, resulting... Read more →

By Christopher Hurd, Army News Service December 2, 2024 WASHINGTON — As the Army moves closer to its 250th birthday, the service and the Department of Defense took time in 2024 to honor heroes from throughout its storied history. President Joe Biden posthumously awarded the Medal of Honor to Civil War Soldiers Pvt. Philip Gephart Shadrach and Pvt. George Davenport Wilson for their heroism and courage during the Great Locomotive Chase of 1862. Each Soldier’s oldest living relative accepted the award on their behalf during a ceremony at the White House this summer. Shadrach and Wilson were part of a group of 24 Soldiers and civilians who became known as Andrews’ Raiders. In early April 1862, James J. Andrews, a Kentucky-born civilian spy, led the group on a mission to infiltrate the South and destroy the railway and communication lines that supported the Confederacy from Georgia to Tennessee. The mission was ultimately... Read more →

FRANK KEEBLER Gloucester City, NJ-- On December 28, 2024, at the age of 98. Frank was a lifelong resident of Gloucester City. Loving and devoted husband of 71 years to the late Darline Lee Keebler (nee Ternau). Loving father of Karen Hartman (late Robert), the late Lynda Keebler and the late Frankie Keebler. Beloved Poppy of grandsons Frankie Willerton (Dana) and Joseph Hartman and great-grandfather of Cowan. He was the beloved brother of Carole Wilson and Betty Englehart and was predeceased by his siblings, Doris, Alice, Eddie, and Tom. Also survived by many loving nieces, nephews, close friends, educators and students. Frank proudly served our country in the U.S. Navy during World War II. Following his service, he returned home to complete high school and graduate from Gloucester High School class of 1947. He went on to receive his bachelor’s degree from Glassboro State. Frank was a teacher, football coach... Read more →

Monday, December 23, 2024 China warns U.S. is ‘playing with fire’, Australia approves extradition of former Marine over alleged training of Chinese military pilots, and U.S. military helps Santa deliver Xmas presents to indigenous Alaskan village. 1. The Chinese government protested Sunday the latest American announcements of military sales and assistance to Taiwan, warning the United States that it is “playing with fire.” U.S. President Joe Biden on Saturday authorized the provision of up to $571 million in Defense Department material and services and in military education and training for Taiwan. Separately, the Defense Department said Friday that $295 million in military sales had been approved. A Chinese Foreign Ministry statement urged the U.S. to stop arming Taiwan and stop what it called “dangerous moves that undermine peace and stability in the Taiwan Strait.” 2. Former U.S. Marine Corps pilot Daniel Duggan will be extradited from Australia to the United... Read more →

By Katie Lange | On Christmas Day every year, many Americans relax and enjoy time with their families. For many of our troops, though, it can be a day of sacrifice and hardship. Over the history of the U.S., several big military actions have taken place on Dec. 25. Here are four noteworthy ones. 1776: Washington's Famous Crossing of the Delaware The winter of 1776 didn't start as a good one for Gen. George Washington's Continental Army. They suffered many defeats in the first few months of the American Revolution and had been pushed out of New York and New Jersey into Pennsylvania. For the troops, morale was low. Washington needed to renew faith in the battle for independence, so he decided to surprise the Hessians — German troops hired by the British — who were stationed in Trenton, New Jersey. He figured that doing so after the enemy's Christmas... Read more →

By Senior Master Sgt. Julie Avey, 168th Wing November 29, 2024 CIRCLE, Alaska — Alaska Army and Air National Guard members and Salvation Army volunteers boarded a UH-60 Black Hawk helicopter with Santa Claus Nov. 6, 2024, to deliver gifts to the remote village of Circle along the Yukon River. The event was one of three deliveries this year as the Alaska Guard and the Salvation Army work to bring Santa’s magic to the farthest corners of Alaska. “In the 13 years I’ve been with the Yukon Flats school district, I’ve never seen more enthusiasm in the kids,” said John Biafore, Yukon Flats school district principal. “Many of our older students remember when they were young and how it was having Santa come to their homes. The group brought it back again, and it was something the kids needed. This really launched us into an extremely happy holiday season.” This... Read more →

Washington, DC (December 11, 2024)--- New Jersey Republican Congressman Van Drew, in a press release, said today that the drones flying over his state are coming from an Iranian drone mothership. He has been meeting with officials to gather information on these incidents, which he believes could be part of a much larger national security threat. "What we have uncovered so far is deeply troubling," said Congressman Van Drew. "There is circumstantial evidence that suggests these drones could be the work of foreign adversaries, specifically Iran. Right now, we know that there are drones flying in from the direction of the ocean. We also know there is an Iranian drone mothership that is missing from port in Iran, with a timeline matching the emergence of these drones. The time to act on this information is now before the threat escalates any further. These drones are intentionally flying in uncontrolled airspace,... Read more →

William E. Cleary Sr. | CNBNews Rep. Chris Smith, Ocean County Sheriff Mike Mastronardy inside the Ocean County Sheriff’s Mobile Command Center on Island Beach State Park 12/9/24 (Rep. Chris Smith) (OCEAN COUNTY, NJ) (Wednesday, DECEMBER 11,2024)(CNBNews)-During a recent interview on Fox News, New Jersey Representative Chris Smith (R-4th District) discussed concerns regarding drones the size of SUVs. He expressed confusion over why the United States has not taken decisive action to intercept these drones. Smith suggested that either China or Russia could be responsible for their presence. He stated, "If we were to shoot down one or more of these aircraft, we could thoroughly examine them to uncover who is responsible. Our military capabilities enable us to do just that," emphasizing the urgent need for a response to this unprecedented aerial activity. Smith mentioned that Robert Wheeler, the FBI Assistant Director of the Critical Incident Response Group, insisted that... Read more →

News Release Coast Guard Captain of the Port San Juan announced, Wednesday, that San Juan Port’s Pier-3 West remains closed to cruise-ships until further notice pending requested satisfactory assessment studies followed by a Coast Guard on-site inspection of the facility. In April 2024, the Coast Guard established an operational control disallowing cruise ship operations on San Juan Harbor’s Pier-3 West, following an incident at the facility which resulted in the loss of a dolphin mooring structure just off the main pier. Following the incident, the Coast Guard issued a Facility Inspection Requirements form CG-835(f) to San Juan Cruise Port and the Puerto Rico Ports Authority notifying the established operational control until satisfactory mooring and berthing studies on the structure were provided to the Coast Guard for evaluation. “One of the Coast Guard’s top priorities is safety of the nation’s maritime port facilities,” said Capt. Luis J. Rodriguez, Commander of U.S.... Read more →

Dorothy Philbin | CNBNews A hundred years ago or so, Gloucester City and many other towns had two of everything. Two police departments, two fire departments, etc. Why? If you are asking that question you are naive. On January 1st of each year the new city council took the Oath of office. If the Democrats had a majority, the Republicans had to pack up and leave until the next time their party won. Same thing went in the other direction. The party of the council determined who got to keep their jobs. CNBNews graphic files Later, but none too soon, came into being Civil Service which supposedly protected government employees from politics. Note the word supposedly. It has started already, the "Anti-Trump cult" saying that the President-elect is taking all their jobs away from them. That isn't even a half-truth; there is a whisper of truth to it. The average... Read more →

(CNBNews)(November 18, 2024)-- According to the American Legion's newsletter released today, Monday, November 18, a Russian ballistic missile with cluster munitions struck a residential area of Sumy, a city in northern Ukraine, killing 11 people, including two children, and injuring 84 others. That action followed Biden's decision to let Ukraine strike targets inside Russia with missiles supplied by the United States. Russia issued an ominous warning suggesting an escalation of the three-year conflict. Are we on the brink of war with Russia? Why did the Biden administration take such forceful action with only 64 days left before the new United States President will be sworn in to office? +++++ News (U.S. Army photo) Russia delivers ‘ominous warning’ following Biden’s decision to let Ukraine strike targets inside Russia with U.S.-supplied missiles; Kim Jong Un renews calls for limitless expansion of military nuclear program, and four West Pointers among Rhodes Scholars selection.... 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. Newark police officers were seen early in the morning before sunrise walking down the business center, shooting out those windows with a shotgun. (Pinterest photo) +++++ NEWARK, NJ (August 1, 2024)(CNBNews)--Although the Newark riot in 1967 happened 57 years ago, the memory of that time is still fresh in my... Read more →

THANK YOU FOR YOUR SERVICE! World War I officially ended with the signing of the Treaty of Versailles in France on June 28, 1919. However, fighting had stopped seven months earlier with an armistice, or an agreement to stop fighting, between the Allied nations and Germany on the eleventh hour of the eleventh day of the eleventh month. The date, November 11, is now remembered as Veterans Day, a holiday to thank and honor all who served in the United States military. The celebration first started on November 11, 1919, as Armistice Day. At the time, U.S. President Woodrow Wilson said the day “will be filled with solemn pride in the heroism of those who died in the country’s service and with gratitude for the victory…” The U.S. Department of Veterans Affairs says there were plans to observe the day with parades, public meetings, and a brief suspension of business... Read more →

James is survived by his children, James E. Schaeffer, Jr., Barbara A. Wilson, and Joseph Schaeffer. James proudly served his country in the U.S. Army during the Korean War. He later worked as a die cutter with Magnetic Metals in Camden, NJ. James was longtime member of the American Legion Post #135 in Gloucester City, where he had served as Senior Vice Commander. Honoring his wishes there will be no services at this time. Condolences and Memories may be shared at www.mccannhealey.com under the obituary of James E. Schaeffer, Sr. Funeral Arrangements and Inquiries through: McCANN-HEALEY FUNERAL HOME, Gloucester City. Ph: 856-456-1142. To plant Memorial Trees in memory of James E. Schaeffer, Sr., please click here to visit our Sympathy Store. Read more →

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 stand up against terrorism. We mourn the loss of the victims and pray for the swift recovery of those injured. We are thankful for the United States’ support in actively defending Israel from the Iranian threat.” 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 averted that scenario as it passed Congress and was signed into law by the president. American Legion National Commander James A. LaCoursiere praised Tester, other members of Congress and other veterans service organizations (VSOs). “Without Sen. Tester’s leadership, our nation’s veterans would be facing severe financial consequences right now,” LaCoursiere... 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 heart- ‘made with love’- as they say. Those fragrant aromas, familiar tastes and cherished recipes can transport you back in time to those moments that stick with you for a lifetime. For Petty Officer 1st Class Jennaya Allen and Petty Officer 2nd Class Gabriela Alongi, family and food have always... 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 next generation sensors, alongside the client's legacy radar system, will all be assimilated into NiDAR’s single situational awareness picture, both on a large touchscreen on the bridge and a mobile option for flexible monitoring anywhere on the vessel. Frederik Giepmans, Managing Director MARSS Maritime, commented on the progress: "Following our... 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 following World War II. He worked many years as a truck driver and enjoyed the 20 + years at Ferry Fence in Gloucester City. Sam was a longtime member of the Gloucester City Lions Club and a faithful, devoted parishioner of St. Mary’s Church. Relatives and friends are invited to... 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 equipment unusable, but the rapid collapse in the country left little time to actually finish and accomplish that destruction of equipment. The Taliban held a military parade featuring U.S. military equipment earlier this month. “What added insult to injury to all of this was the way in which it was... 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 ship traveling through the Gulf of Aden, authorities said Sunday, the first assault by the group since Israeli airstrikes targeted them. The Houthis offered no explanation for the two-week pause in their attacks on shipping through the Red Sea corridor, which have seen similar slowdowns since the assaults began in... 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 his trip to Butler, Pennsylvania, which he said took place after being named acting director July 23, at a joint hearing of the Senate Judiciary and Homeland Security and Governmental Affairs committees examining the security failures that led to the assassination attempt. Deputy FBI Director Paul Abbate also testified. It... 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 by standing with its ally to utterly eradicate Hamas for as long as it takes. “This is a historic moment. Israel is at war [and] America should be standing unshakably with the State of Israel as they follow through on utterly eliminating Hamas. At the same time, it’s tragic that... 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 Rep. James Comer, R-Ky., welcomed Cheatle’s resignation in a statement Tuesday, but said there would be more accountability in store for the Secret Service. “The Oversight Committee’s hearing resulted in Director Cheatle’s resignation and there will be more accountability to come,” Comer said in a statement. “The Secret Service has... 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 six feet tall, despite Mr. Trump being 6 feet 3 inches tall. Why haven't the department heads of the agencies investigating the incident, namely the Secret Service, FBI, and Homeland Security, come forward to address the American people? Someone or some people failed to do their job. The public has... 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 Secret Service Director Kimberly Cheatle to account for her decisions and law enforcement officials and experts expressing shock at what many said was the worst Secret Service breakdown since the assassination attempt on President Reagan in 1981. 2. Former President Donald Trump called for unity and resilience Sunday after an... 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 to hustle to achieve my goals,” said Davis. "Having a hustle mentality in the Navy got me ahead of the game getting qualifications and learning my job. I've advanced and achieved a lot because of that." During the 10 weeks at RTC Great Lakes, sailors learn five warfighting competencies –... 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 my country and be in the military,” said Gaskill. “After a trip to San Diego, that made me miss my hometown, I was sitting at a table next to a Navy recruiter and overheard him talking about the Navy. I was currently working in Philadelphia for a non-profit organization. I... 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 the turret, engine compartment and openings where a drone could infiltrate and disable the tank or disrupt the turret. The design and manufacture of the shields has included constant feedback from soldiers to ensure they meet all their requirements. Oleksandr Myronenko, Chief Operating Officer of Metinvest Group, said, "The use... 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 can come to a complete stop in just 40 metres. And their shallow draught makes them ideal for coastal waters. Oleksandr Vodoviz, Head of Metinvest’s CEO Office, said, “We are very pleased these boats are now in the hands of Defence Intelligence of Ukraine.Including arranging crew training, the whole process... 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 participants at the fourth Celebrate America 5K, hosted by American Legion Post 180 in Vienna, Va., on June 29. “I’m just so happy to be able to do this, it feels good to do anything like this,” the 75-year-old Army veteran said. “It was very nice with all the people... 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 career in the New York Army National Guard. Army National Guard Citizen Soldiers who serve our state and nation are eligible for monthly pay, educational benefits (from the state and federal government), travel across the globe, technical and leadership training, health and dental insurance and contributions towards retirement programs similar... 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 no secret — that will return to us some of the people,” referring to the roughly 120 hostages still held in the Gaza Strip. “But we are committed to continuing the war after a pause, in order to complete the goal of eliminating Hamas. I’m not willing to give up... 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 with top writers. Similar to how such services cater to your educational needs, astrology provides insights and guidance tailored to personal discovery and development. Understanding Its Appeal Unsplash.com Aligning Personal and Professional Goals Astrology provides a unique framework for students to understand and align their personal strengths and professional aspirations.... 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 into the military would not have to undergo mandatory cannabis testing under the House’s version of an annual must-pass defense policy bill. The draft of the 2025 National Defense Authorization Act bars the services from requiring an individual to submit to marijuana testing as a condition of enlisting or commissioning.... 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. According to Akhmetov, Russia’s compensation will be channeled towards the future restoration of Ukraine. The Biggest Private Support Over 2 years of the full-scale war, Rinat Akhmetov has allocated UAH 7.6 billion towards helping Ukraine and Ukrainians. His initiative, Steel Front, has become one of the biggest sources of aid... 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 the military, which helped me to adapt to serving in the Navy.” Dively joined the Navy 10 years ago. Today, Dively serves as an electronic technician. “I joined the Navy for financial stability and career opportunities,” said Dively. CTF 75 executes command and control of assigned Navy Expeditionary Combat Forces... 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 a Blind Eye While China Kills Americans, was a New York Times Bestseller from day one. In a recent interview with Rebecca Weber, CEO of the Association of Mature American Citizens, on AMAC’s Better for America podcast, he warned that China is already engaged in a not-so-open war with the... 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 into the Pacific off the coast of New Guinea. CNB POLITICAL NEWS 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 materials and ride their contraptions through various obstacles ending with a spectacular mud-pit finish at the arts festival grounds. Winners are then crowned in categories that have ranged over the years like Best Art, Best Costume, Best Engineering, Media Choice and Judge’s Choice. The parade is free to participate, open... 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 Murphy, Congressman Donald Norcross, and Rear Admiral Tom Anderson each spoke about the Battleship's past and the men who served on it. After the speeches, the crowd rushed towards the river for an advantageous point to watch the ship leave its mooring. Tugboats from McAllister Towing maneuvered it away from... 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 paid tribute Saturday to Chief Warrant Officer 4 Bryan Andrew Zemek, 36, and Chief Warrant Officer 4 Derek Joshua Abbott, 42, who were killed when their AH-64 Apache helicopter crashed during a routine training flight. The crash occurred Friday about 2 p.m. near Booneville, Miss., the Guard said. Booneville is... 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 attack while deployed to the Middle East. A service for 24-year-old Sgt. Kennedy Sanders was held in the packed 1,200-seat auditorium of Ware County Middle School in Waycross. A similar welcome marked the final homecoming for Sgt. Breonna Moffett, 23, in Savannah. Moffett’s funeral at a Baptist church was scheduled... 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 Division Head in the Naval Air Community. Upon his retirement, he completed 45 years of service in the federal government. In recent years, his joy in life was spending time with his wife, Carol, his children, grandchildren, great-grandchildren, and his nephews, Matthew (Meredith) and family and Samuel. John was predeceased... 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 to our nation’s history and the teaching of the next generation about the value of freedom. The series will kick off on Tuesday, March 19, at 4 pm ET /1 pm PT and be co-hosted by Cindy Tatum, Wreaths Across America Curriculum Developer and Gold Star Mother, and Andrew Huber,... 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 Company B Freehold Armory | Freehold Company C Blackwood Armed Forces Reserve Center | Blackwood Company D Company E, 250th Brigade Support Battalion (Attached) Vineland Armory | Vineland 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 Iraq since the U.S. launched retaliatory strikes over the weekend against Iran-backed militias that have been targeting its forces in the region. The U.S.-backed, Kurdish-led Syrian Democratic Forces said Monday the attack hit a training ground at al-Omar base in Syria’s eastern province of Deir el-Zour, where the forces’ commando... Read more →