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National Guard told to create ‘quick reaction forces’ for civil unrest

Military leaders ordered the National Guard in every state to develop a “quick reaction force” of troops trained to deal with civil disturbances and riots.

13 days ago

Navy fires commanding officer of USS Wyoming

Cmdr. Robert Moreno was fired due to a loss of confidence in his ability to command, the Navy announced.

5 weeks ago

Retired 4-star Navy admiral sentenced to 6 years for bribery plot

Retired Adm. Robert P. Burke — once the second-highest uniformed officer in the Navy — declined to address the court before a judge sentenced him Tuesday.

By Michael Kunzelman, The Associated Press

8 weeks ago

After chase, US Navy, Coast Guard intercept 1,296 pounds of cocaine

The U.S. Coast Guard employed a Navy MH-60R Sea Hawk helicopter to fire at and disable a smuggling vessel in the Eastern Pacific.

3 months ago

Future destroyer to be named after Marine Medal of Honor recipient

Marine Cpl. Kyle Carpenter saved another Marine's life in 2010 in Afghanistan when he jumped in front of a grenade to absorb the blast.

3 months ago

Navy destroyer at southern border intercepts 3,439 pounds of cocaine

Two suspects were arrested, and the vessel carrying the cocaine was sunk after being deemed too hazardous to others at sea.

By Zita Ballinger Fletcher

4 months ago