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Pearl Harbor survivor and ‘world’s oldest conductor’ dies at 104
Pearl Harbor survivor, Navy band French horn player and the Guinness World Record holder for oldest conductor, Frank Emond, died earlier this week.
US, UK, French navies agree to bolster joint operations, tech collaboration
The chiefs of the U.S., U.K. and French navies met today to affirm their commitment to deeper collaboration and interoperability between their fleets to address some of the most vexing maritime security issues around the globe.
Japan, US, France hold military drill eyeing China presence
The three nations’ first joint drills on Japanese soil — dubbed “ARC21” — come as they seek step up military ties amid growing Chinese assertiveness in the region.
Ike completing dual carrier operations with French carrier Charles de Gaulle
The operations got underway April 13 in the Arabian Sea. The Charles de Gaulle has been leading Task Force 50, which oversees Operation Inherent Resolve’s naval strike operations, since March 31.
By Diana Stancy
US, Belgium, France and Japan hold Mideast naval exercise
The Group Arabian Sea Warfare Exercise will see ships from the four countries conduct drills in the Arabian Sea and the Gulf of Oman.
Contract pilots in F1B Mirage suffer non-life-threatening injuries in Tyndall AFB crash
The pilots are recovering in a local hospital.
By Howard Altman
Macron calls on Biden for greater US military involvement
French President Emmanuel Macron hoped on Tuesday that U.S. President-elect Joe Biden will show a greater military commitment to fight against Islamic extremists in several theaters of conflict and especially in the Middle East.
Documentary follows 96-year-old World War II veteran’s return of portrait stolen in France
The documentary "The Silent Soldier and the Portrait" delves into two secrets World War II veteran John Waller kept.
By Stacy Parker, The Virginian-Pilot via the AP
Best pics of the week: June 28, 2020
Aircraft carriers in the Indo-Pacific area of operations, Misawa Air Base Elephant Walk, diving qualifications and more in this week's Frontline Photos.
French forces kill al-Qaida’s North African commander
French forces have killed Abdelmalek Droukdel, the leader of al-Qaida’s North Africa affiliate.
By Baba Ahmed
French carrier surpasses Theodore Roosevelt with over 1,000 confirmed cases of COVID-19
As of Monday, 678 Roosevelt sailors have tested positive for COVID-19.
By Jon Simkins