US Coast Guard cutter slams into dock during Mardi Gras in New Orleans

The U.S. Coast Guard “black hull” cutter USCGC Cypress, which was taking part in Mardi Gras celebrations in New Orleans, crashed into a dock early Monday morning before the celebration began. Local reports from 4WWL claim that royalty from the Krewe of Zulu, one of the largest Mardi Gras krewes in the city, were on […]

Republicans and Democrats came to fight, but Cohen hearing yields no clear winners

President Trump’s former personal lawyer, Michael Cohen, testified before the House Committee on Oversight and Reform on Wednesday, in what proved to be an unusual combination of politics and theater. While President Trump may have been the hearing’s intended target, Cohen himself proved to be the focal point. For those who question my motives for […]

Kicking ass and taking names: Marine Special Operations Command turns 13

The Marine Special Operations Command (MARSOC) celebrated its 13th anniversary on February 21st with a ceremony at Camp Lejeune, North Carolina. Notables from across the Special Operations community and the United States Marine Corps attended the event, including Commandant of the Marine Corps Gen. Robert Neller and Sergeant Major of the Marine Corps, Sgt. Maj. Ronald […]

From special operations to the boardroom: General McChrystal’s leadership advice

Retired General Stanley McChrystal, a former head of the Joint Special Operations Command (JSOC) and commander of all forces in Afghanistan, recently co-wrote a book on leadership, exploring what makes an effective leader. The book, “Leaders: Myth and Reality,” explores a wide range of leaders across centuries of human history. The authors’ selection of leaders […]

Who saved the most lives this year? Rescue squadrons compete for glory

The 79th Rescue Squadron (79th RQS) has won the That Others May Live Foundation Rescue Squadron of the Year Award for 2018. This is the first time in history that the unit managed to earn the prestigious award. The award is given to the rescue squadron that earns the highest marks in four categories: combat […]

Meet Special Reconnaissance, a new career field in Air Force Special Operations

In a major development, the Air Force Special Operations Command (AFSOC) changed the Special Operations Weather Technician (SOWT) career field to Special Reconnaissance (SR). The Air Force has debated the future of its battlefield airmen for some time. SOWTs were seen as unnecessary with the advent of weather forecasting technology. Earlier in 2018, the service […]

Effective tech option for border security tested but terminated due to lack of budget

How to secure the southern border of the U.S. will command the spotlight in the coming weeks as President Trump and Congress again seek a compromise to prevent another government shutdown or a national security emergency declaration. The president continues to demand expansion of physical barriers. Others are convinced technology provides more cost-effective means to […]

Breaking: FBI arrests three men in Michigan over links to ISIS

The three men were arrested Monday afternoon for “conspiring to provide material support to a designated foreign terrorist organization, namely the Islamic State of Iraq and al-Sham (ISIS),” according to the U.S. Attorney’s Office for the Western District of Michigan. The men face a jail sentence of up to 20 years for the conspiracy charge. […]

If Trump gets his wall, these companies might be building it

A local construction company in Galveston, Texas is preparing to start construction on a portion of the border wall at the beginning of next month. According to a press release from the Department of Defense (D0D), SLS Company (SLSCO) won a DoD contract valued at $166,835,700 in December for the design and construction of the […]