UPDATE: Texas church shooter engaged by armed civilian to end killing spree, 26 dead

UPDATE: Texas church shooter engaged by armed civilian to end killing spree, 26 dead

Update: The suspect, identified as Devin P. Kelley, reportedly entered the church in what witnesses have described as black “tactical gear,” including what may have been a bullet-resistant vest, and began firing a semi-automatic rifle at approximately 11:30 a.m. local time.  After killing 26 people, ranging in age from 5 to 72 years old, the […]

Texas Calls in the Air Force to Spray for Mosquitoes after Hurricane Harvey Floods

Texas Calls in the Air Force to Spray for Mosquitoes after Hurricane Harvey Floods

Little did you know but if mosquitoes are causing a problem who do you call??? The US Air Force! U.S. Air Force C-130 cargo planes began spraying insecticides over three eastern Texas counties over the weekend and will expand to other areas over the next two weeks, officials from the Texas Department of State Health […]

U.S. Army, Federal agencies offer advice on how to survive Hurricane Irma

U.S. Army, Federal agencies offer advice on how to survive Hurricane Irma

With a large portion of the country still working to recover from Hurricane Harvey, and another region now bracing itself for the destruction Hurricane Irma brings with it, the U.S. Army has been playing an active role in the preparation, rescue, and recovery efforts for weeks now.  Thursday, as Florida prepares for Irma’s arrival, the […]

Watch: Lifted ‘Redneck Army’ Cadillac Escalade saves Army 5 ton truck from Texas flood waters

Watch: Lifted ‘Redneck Army’ Cadillac Escalade saves Army 5 ton truck from Texas flood waters

Since Hurricane Harvey started battering Texas nearly four days ago, images and videos of American military service personnel and civilians alike risking life, limb, and personal property to help people in the hardest hit areas have begun surfacing all over the internet.  Often, these glimpses into the tragic circumstances Americans find themselves in, with record-setting […]

SOF Pic of the Day: Special Operations units arrive in Texas to support rescue operations

SOF Pic of the Day: Special Operations units arrive in Texas to support rescue operations

“Whether the call is for foreign or domestic support, we always answer. Members of various SOF units around the country are deploying to Texas in support of the relief efforts happening due to #HurricaneHarvey.” U.S. Special Operations Command verified along with this image of USSOCOM personnel arriving in Texas to assist in rescue operations. We […]

Picture of the Day: HH-60G Pave Hawk Mobilizing to Assist in Hurricane Harvey Efforts

Picture of the Day: HH-60G Pave Hawk Mobilizing to Assist in Hurricane Harvey Efforts

A sailor working as an aviation metalsmith marshals an HH-60G Pave Hawk at Naval Air Station Fort Worth Joint Reserve Base, Texas, Aug. 26, 2017. Aircraft and personnel from the 347th Rescue Group mobilized to assist in potential rescue efforts after Hurricane Harvey made landfall. – US Department of Defense Featured image Air Force photo […]

NAS Kingsville Texas Back in Operation after Hurricane Harvey Shutdown

NAS Kingsville Texas Back in Operation after Hurricane Harvey Shutdown

Naval Air Station (NAS) Kingsville was not damaged by Hurricane Harvey and has returned to full operations according to a statement released by Bill Dougherty, a Navy spokesman. NAS Kingsville trains approximately 50% of all US Navy and Marine Corps tactical jet pilots. NAS Kingsville is 75 Years Old! There was some roof damage and water […]

Drone Pilot Says Technology Helping People During Aftermath of Hurricane Harvey

Drone Pilot Says Technology Helping People During Aftermath of Hurricane Harvey

There have been over 1000 reported water rescues due to flooding from Hurricane Harvey. FAA Certified drone pilot, Seale Adams says the technology can help save people. Featured image: The Coast Guard assessed damage and offered search and rescue assistance during an overflight from Port Aransas to Port O’Connor, Texas, Aug. 26, 2017. The Coast Guard […]