The weapon would give squads and platoons air firepower at their fingertips. Three men stranded on an uninhabited Pacific island used palm fronds to spell out “HELP” on the beach, allowing Navy and Coast Guard aviators to spot them. A number of U.S. and South Korean guided missile destroyers and a Japanese warship joined for drills in the disputed East China Sea. The Navy's Osprey fleet is set to take on carrier logistics missions, replacing the aging C-2A Greyhound aircraft. Over four days, the Coast Guard search-and-rescue team assisted in saving 40 people. The Department of the Air Force is offering one-time bonuses for airmen and guardians who agree to yearlong tours at seven frigid bases. Both pilots will report to Marine Attack Squadron 223, also known as “the Bulldogs.” Samuel Wanjiru, 26, was said to have been visiting the island with his family. Coast Guard Petty Officer 2nd Class Kathleen E. Richard, was convicted of involuntary manslaughter in the death of her infant daughter in 2022. The incident, which took place outside near barracks aboard Camp Lejeune, North Carolina, left no reported injuries. Load More