US Carrier Loses Two Planes in 30 Minutes Over Waters Claimed by China
Two U.S. Navy Planes Crash in South China Sea On Sunday, two U.S. Navy aircraft went down in the South China Sea, leaving five crew members in the water under the jurisdiction claimed by the Chinese Communist Party. The first incident involved a Navy MH-60R Seahawk helicopter from the 73rd Helicopter Maritime Strike Squadron, which […]
Fighter jet and helicopter from USS Nimitz aircraft carrier crash into South China Sea in under half an hour
WASHINGTON – The Navy’s Pacific Fleet reports that both a fighter jet and a helicopter from the aircraft carrier Nimitz crashed into the South China Sea within a half-hour of each other. The three crew members aboard the MH-60R Seahawk helicopter were rescued on Sunday afternoon. The two pilots of the F/A-18F Super Hornet fighter […]
US Sends Gerald Ford Carrier Strike Group to Hit Cartels
The Pentagon has announced plans to send an aircraft carrier strike group to tackle cross-border cartel activities, representing a significant escalation in its efforts against Venezuela. This was publicized on a Friday. The Gerald R. Ford Carrier Strike Group and its air wing are set to deploy to the U.S. Southern Command’s Area of Responsibility […]
Pentagon deploys biggest aircraft carrier to the Caribbean due to boat attacks
The Pentagon is deploying the USS Gerald R. Ford, the largest aircraft carrier in the world, along with its air wing, to the Caribbean. This move coincides with actions taken by the Trump administration against vessels accused of smuggling drugs in the area. Sean Parnell, the Pentagon’s Chief Press Secretary, announced on Friday that Defense […]
Gerald R. Ford Carrier Strike Group sent out to aid anti-smuggling operations
New U.S. Military Strategy Targets Drug Smuggling in the Caribbean As part of ongoing efforts to combat drug trafficking, the Trump administration has directed the deployment of the Gerald R. Ford Carrier Strike Group to the Caribbean region. This move is seen as a response to the President’s goals of dismantling transnational criminal organizations and […]
China Shows Military Strength with Aircraft Carrier Arrival in Hong Kong
China’s Aircraft Carrier Shandong Visits Hong Kong The Chinese aircraft carrier Shandong began a five-day visit to Hong Kong on Thursday, arriving with two guided missile destroyers and missile frigates in tow. The People’s Liberation Army Navy expressed satisfaction over the warm reception the carrier group received from spectators at the port. One visitor shared, […]
US deploys its latest super carrier — USS Gerald Ford — to the Mediterranean amid ongoing military buildup near Iran
The USS Gerald R. Ford, the largest and newest aircraft carrier in the US Navy, is currently stationed in the Mediterranean. This deployment comes amid escalating tensions in the Iran-Israel conflict, marking a significant move of military assets to the area. The USS Ford, a massive 1,100-foot nuclear-powered aircraft carrier, is slated to head to […]
Chinese Aircraft Carrier Arrives in Japan’s Eastern Waters for the First Time
China’s aircraft carrier, liaoning, entered Japan’s exclusive economic zone (EEZ) on Saturday, moving within 200 miles of Eastern Minamitori Island. This marked the first instance of a Chinese naval group navigating through Japan’s Tokai region. The liaoning was accompanied by two missile destroyers and a supply ship. After exiting the Japanese EEZ, the carrier group […]
NALC joins Capitol Hill discussion on reconciliation measures impacting letter carrier retirement benefits
May 14, 2025 NALC Engages in Capitol Hill Roundtable about Retirement Benefits for Postal Workers Today, Brian L. Renfroe, president of the National Association of Letter Carriers (NALC), participated in a roundtable discussion on Capitol Hill. The focus was on budget proposals that could affect retirement benefits for federal and postal employees. “Our members serve […]
Crook yells at witness, ‘Hey, old man … get the f**k outta here before I shoot you!’ But ‘old man’ is a concealed carrier.
David Villarobos, 66, was walking his dog in the 1100 block of West Collarton Street, Chicago, before 6am last Tuesday. WLS-TV reported. Villalobos told the station that he soon noticed one of the men “putting a gun into the man’s head,” and he thought it was an ongoing carjack. “It’s getting rough in Chicago.” So, […]