Archive for June 1st, 2019

NCIS witnesses refuse to take the stand in SEAL war crimes case

| June 1, 2019 | 50 Comments
NCIS witnesses refuse to take the stand in SEAL war crimes case

Special Warfare Operator Chief Edward “Eddie” Gallagher in Iraq in 2017. (courtesy photo) By: Julie Watson and Brian Melley Prosecutors tracking SOC Gallagher’s defense attorney’s emails, raising questions of violation of attorney-client privilege, was not sufficient to halt the Court Marshal. NCIS Lt. Scott McDonald said the effort only gathered data, such as internet protocol […]

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Specialist Disregards Gun Safety, Now Disabled

| June 1, 2019 | 33 Comments
Specialist Disregards Gun Safety, Now Disabled

Never point a gun at something that you don’t intend to shoot. Assume that the weapon is loaded, exercise proper clearing procedures to help avoid negligent discharge, etc. One doesn’t have to be in the military to be aware of this. Those who attend weapon safety and use training on the civilian side get this […]

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Virginia Beach Mass Shooting-Suspect Shot Dead

| June 1, 2019 | 26 Comments
Virginia Beach Mass Shooting-Suspect Shot Dead

This happened in my neck of the woods. A disgruntled employee opened fire on fellow city workers at Virginia Beach’s Municipal Center. Twelve passed away as a result of the shooting, including the gunman. Police officers engaged in a shootout with the shooter, one of them got shot. However, the vest that the officer was […]

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More Winter Training Underway

| June 1, 2019 | 5 Comments
More Winter Training Underway

Concerned about the Arctic as a future flashpoint, the Navy and Coast Guard are working to define their new roles there. U.S. Marines with Marine Rotational Force-Europe 19.1 fire a TOW wire-guided missile system in Setermoen, Norway, Feb. 20, 2019, one of the first times the Corps fired the missile system while in the Arctic […]

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Saturday Feel Good Stories

| June 1, 2019 | 9 Comments
Saturday Feel Good Stories

Uzi Burglary suspect held at gunpoint after breaking into Ashwaubenon business by Amanda Becker ASHWAUBENON, Wis. (WLUK) — A burglary suspect was held at gunpoint by an employee until police arrived after the suspect allegedly broke into an Ashwaubenon business. The burglary occurred after business hours Sunday, around 9:30 p.m., at Frost Giant Games on […]

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Made in China Counterfeit Military Goods Sold to U.S. Military

| June 1, 2019 | 32 Comments
Made in China Counterfeit Military Goods Sold to U.S. Military

In this scam, samples of U.S. military items were sent to China for manufacturing, along with instructions. Those that made these counterfeit items sent them to Ramin Kohanbash, in the U.S., who turned around and sold these to wholesalers in the U.S. He rolled these items out as the authentic thing, with falsified certifications to […]

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