Navy
Navy doctor pleads guilty to conspiracy insurance fraud scheme
Michael Villaroel pleaded guilty for his involvement with an insurance fraud scheme. He signed off on exaggerated or bogus claims. These claims resulted in the receipt of $2 million worth of insurance. Villarroel takes full responsibility for these actions. As of the linked article, he has 19 years of service under his belt. From military.com: […]
Activating veteran Navy Sailors for deployment
Luther Ray Abel, a National Review writer, provided an opinion piece offering solutions for the Navy’s recruiting challenges. One recommendation that he proposed involved contacting a Sailor that got out of the Navy and asking him if he would like to go on deployment. If the veteran agrees, a Navy JAG office provides orders to […]
Seth Beavers, a former Navy rescue swimmer, is charged with attempted murder
A security guard told Seth Beavers that the condominium pool was closed. Beavers responded by pulling the security guard into the pool. He subsequently held the security guard’s head underwater. The security guard fought back and managed to get his head above the water. However, catching his breath was temporary as Beavers placed the guard […]
Higher cancer rates among Military pilots and ground crews
A Pentagon study revealed higher cancer rates among military pilots and ground crews when compared to the general population. The study was conducted on those who performed these duties from 1992 through 2017. Reported cancers include melanoma, thyroid cancer, prostate cancer, and breast cancer. However, lower rates of lung cancer, bladder cancer, and colon cancers […]
Is the U.S. Navy ready for the China challenge?
Norah O’Donnell of CBS News interviewed Admiral Samuel Paparo. The interview focused on events occurring in the Indo-Pacific region, specifically Southeast Asia and Taiwan. Her questions focused on the potential of China’s invading Taiwan, the Navy’s readiness to address such an invasion, as well capabilities for both the People’s Liberation Army and the US military. […]
American military to have additional access in the Philippines
In addition to the four military bases that the US was granted access to, the Philippine government is looking at providing access to additional sites. The Philippines has not named these sites yet. However, there is a possibility that the US had requested locations in Isabela, Zambales, Cagayan, and Palawan. Many local governments appear to […]
Coronado gate runner was an off-duty deputy
Sergeant Michael Cruz, a San Diego County Sheriff Deputy, drove through a gate at Coronado Naval Base. He did not stop when called but continued to drive. The base was subsequently placed in lockdown. Base security ultimately caught and apprehended Cruz. He was off duty and was apparently under the influence. From CBS News: Naval […]
Navy Secretary declares climate change as top priority
Carlos Del Toro, Secretary of the Navy, was at the University of the Bahamas when he made this statement. According to Toro, both the Navy and the Marines are accelerating their work towards climate and energy security. He said that climate change is an “all-hands-on-deck” situation. From the Washington Examiner: “As the Secretary of the […]
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