GAO calls on Coast Guard, Congress to step up marine firefighting
GAO found 886 marine fires over a decade and recommends changes to improve Coast Guard response and require more vessel response plans.
By Ellen Ioanes
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Army meets Reserve, Special Forces recruiting goals for first time in a decade, general confirms
Meeting recruiting goals allows the service to "firm up many of our operational units with the right talent," said USAREC Commander Lt. Gen. Johnny Davis.
By Hope Hodge Seck
Meet Axel, the deaf rescue dog now set to deploy
“Axel is not a tactical asset; he is a force multiplier by means of mental health and soldier readiness,” Sgt. Mollie Karazim told Military Times.
Idaho National Guard carries out 3 isolated rescues over 4 days
The Idaho Army National Guard supported three successful search-and-rescue missions last week, rescuing four people.
By Ellen Ioanes
Last operational HH-60G Pave Hawk completes final flight
After decades in service, the HH-60G Pave Hawk flew once more before retiring in a divestment ceremony earlier this month.
US watching Chinese marine presence off Alaska, Arctic Coast Guard chief says
The United States is watching China’s presence in its Arctic zone “very closely” amid increasing concerns, a senior U.S. Arctic military official said.
By Gwladys Fouche, Reuters