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Marine embassy security guard dies on duty in Republic of Congo
Lance Cpl. Nicholas Maurice Dural, 20, of Lafayette, Louisiana, had been serving at the U.S. embassy in Brazzaville, Republic of Congo, since April.
Court argument seeks reversal of military HIV policies
Lawyers for military service members whose careers were halted after testing positive for the AIDS virus asked a federal judge Monday to overturn policies restricting their service as irrational and discriminatory.
Colombia arrests 3 Venezuelans tied to anti-Maduro plot
Police in Colombia have arrested three Venezuelans who were part of a failed plot organized by a former U.S. Green Beret to sneak across the border and oust President Nicolás Maduro, The Associated Press has learned
Former sailor details misconduct by SEALs pulled from Iraq
U.S. Navy intelligence specialist Colleen Grace was asleep on a remote air base in Iraq when she was woken up by knocking on the door next to her room, and then a voice she recognized.
Ex-Green Berets sentenced to 20 years for failed Venezuela attack
A Venezuelan court has sentenced two former U.S. Special Forces soldiers to 20 years in prison for their part in a blunder-filled beach attack aimed at overthrowing President Nicolás Maduro.
Destroyer Pinckney challenges Venezuela’s maritime territorial claims
The operation sought to challenge "excessive maritime claims" by Venezuela, the command said.
Ex-US diplomat Richardson to urge Maduro to free Americans, including 2 former Green Berets
Former New Mexico Gov. Bill Richardson plans to travel this week to Venezuela to urge President Nicolás Maduro to free several jailed Americans as a goodwill gesture aimed at easing tensions with the U.S.
U.S. Navy conducts FONOP off Venezuelan coast
The move comes amid heightened tensions between the countries.
Young soldier’s training death ‘very preventable,’ requires immediate reforms, lawmaker tells SECDEF
The safety pin in the driver’s hatch of Panipinto’s Bradley failed. During the road-test, the right-hand side tread of the Bradley also came off, which caused the vehicle to roll over, according to the lawmaker.
By Kyle Rempfer
Ex-Green Beret flew on Venezuelan businessman’s plane before failed Maduro coup
A former Special Forces soldier and two former Green Beret buddies took a chartered flight from Miami on a plane owned by a Venezuelan businessman now at the center of multiple investigations.
Army SFAB troops will be dispatched to Colombia next month
The team will work with local units in areas designated by the Colombian government as “priority areas,” SOUTHCOM officials said.
By Kyle Rempfer