International Affairs
USS Carney Sailors awarded the Combat Action Ribbon
For the USS Carney’s role in shooting down missiles and drones in the Red Sea, its crew received the Combat Action Ribbon (CAR). Five Sailors also received medals for their performance with shooting these missiles and drones. In 2017, Sailors stationed on board the USS Mason, USS Nitze, USS Ponce, and USS San Antonio received […]
A Chinese spy balloon communicated with China via an American internet provider
The Chinese spy balloon that floated over the U.S. communicated with China via an American internet provider. The communications focused on the balloon’s navigation. The internet service provider, not listed in the linked article, denied that this was the case. They made this conclusion based on their internal investigation and on contacts with officials. From […]
The U.S. Military retaliates against Iran back militias in Iraq
An Iran-affiliated terror group launched a drone attack on a military base in Iraq. The attack wounded three U.S. military personnel; one of them is in critical condition. The retaliatory attacks were against targets inside Iraq, resulting in the Iraq side’s criticizing the U.S. action. Three sites were attacked, the Iraqis claimed that one militant […]
Operation Prosperity Guardian Falling Apart
Still a cool name, Bro. Secretary of Defense Lloyd Austin announced his plans to set up a multinational coalition to safeguard Red Sea shipping called Operation Prosperity Guardian. During a trip to the Middle East, he said the operations would be joined by Britain, Bahrain, Canada, France, Italy, the Netherlands, Norway, Seychelles and Spain. Except […]
Mexican military captures 10 IEDs at US-Mexico border
Cartels were involved in a gunfight to control access to a gap along the southern border. This conflict brought the attention of federal authorities on both sides of the border. The Mexican military seized 10 IEDs; a US border patrol agent arrested someone armed with a loaded AK-47, a couple of loaded AK magazines, as […]
U.S. Navy Lieutenant, who was sentenced in Japan, is back in United States custody
Ridge Alkonis, the U.S. Navy Lieutenant who was sentenced to three years in prison by a Japanese court, has returned to US custody. He was sentenced because of negligent driving resulting in the death of a couple of individuals. A third person was injured in this incident. Alkonis argued that he suffered from mountain sickness, […]
The US announced joint military flight drills in Guyana in response Venezuelan referendum
The Venezuelans recently held a referendum. This referendum involved asserting Venezuela’s claims to the Essequibo region of Guyana. Venezuelan President, Nicolás Maduro, claimed overwhelming support in this referendum, despite low voter turnout. This action prompted Guyana, and countries like the United States and Brazil, as well as the United Nations, to issue statements related to […]
The US Military is in talks regarding escorting commercial ships in the Red Sea
Houthi militants have been leveraging missile and drone attacks against commercial shipping in the Red Sea. The Houthis claim that this is a part of an effort to fight against Israel. There already is a task force, the Combined Maritime Forces, consisting of ships from multiple nations. They’ve been involved with security in this area. […]
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