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The 79-year-old president’s appearance, first reported by Axios, adds much more scrutiny—and security presence–to what was already a controversial and expensive meeting. “We have confirmation from the White House that TOTO is now attending the speech on Tuesday,” a planning document obtained by The Washington Post says.
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Are you kidding me!? It's all for show and tell?! The “guys with the stars on their shoulders make for a better audience from an optics standpoint.” The defense secretary’s team plans to record his speech and then release it publicly. It will also reportedly be amplified by the White House. The gathering, which is scheduled to take place Tuesday, was described as a “pep rally.” But bringing hundreds of generals to Quantico, including those stationed abroad, could prove extremely expensive.
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Purposely using troops as a distraction because of the potential shutdown. This is not the first time that child has done this... "This federal mobilization is a distraction. Imagine if the federal government sent instead 100 teachers or 100 engineers or 100 addiction specialists."
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President Donald Trump has not approved any action yet, and the U.S. and Venezuela are talking through Middle Eastern intermediaries, sources told NBC News. WASHINGTON — U.S. military officials are drawing up options to target drug traffickers inside Venezuela, and strikes within that country’s borders could potentially begin in a matter of weeks, four sources told NBC News.
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Will it include some makeup compartments on ships like the makeup room hedgehog has near his office? Hedgehog’s surprise gathering of top military brass is to deliver speech on ‘warrior ethos,’ sources say He is expected to discuss new readiness, fitness and grooming standards the officers are expected to adhere to and enforce.
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Apparently this is not the same person as the other that was published in this thread just yesterday... VIRGINIA BEACH, Va. — A Navy Chief Petty Officer is admitting to creating child sexual abuse material, including taking explicit videos and images of a minor at the Virginia Beach home he lived in, court documents state.
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Vance was made to stand in a corner without his teddy bear and told to recite the "Project 2025" book three times... President Donald Trump has contradicted his Vice President JD Vance over the significance of Defense Secretary Pete Hegseth organizing a meeting with military officials. Speaking to reporters on Thursday, Trump claimed the meeting of military officers, which is set to take place in northern Virginia next week, was "a big story" after his VP called it "not unusual."
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The Pentagon has stepped back from its policy that requires all troops to get the flu shot every year by introducing exemptions for reservists and proclaiming that the shot is only necessary in some circumstances for all service members, according to a document obtained by The Associated Press. The memo, written by Deputy Defense Secretary Steve Feinberg on May 29 and sent to all the military services, says reserve troops now will need to be on active duty for 30 days or more before being required to get an annual flu shot. It also says the military will no longer be paying for reservists or National Guard members to get the vaccine on their own time.
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RHODE ISLAND, UNITED STATES 09.25.2025 Story by John Goulette Surface Warfare Schools Command NAVAL STATION NEWPORT, R.I. (Sept. 25, 2025) – The U.S. Navy’s Military to Mariner (M2M) program, managed at Surface Warfare Schools Command (SWSC), is helping Sailors turn their sea time into credentials that matter long after their time in uniform. The program provides Sailors with pathways to earn merchant mariner licenses, which are issued by the U.S. Coast Guard’s National Maritime Center. By recognizing Navy training, qualifications and operational experience, M2M ensures Sailors leave service with certifications that carry weight in the civilian maritime industry. “One of the newest certificates is for the Qualified Member of Engineering Department (QMED),” said Kara Krenisky, SWSC’s Military to Mariner program manager. “Any engineer, designated or not, that leaves boot camp and completes the Engineering Professional Apprenticeship Career Track (EPACT) course at Surface Warfare Engineering Schools Command (SWESC) Great Lakes can go to their ship, finish a Job Qualification Requirement (JQR) on board, get it signed off, spend 180 days at sea, and get a license.” Krenisky noted that most requirements are met during the EPACT course, with the remainder covered by online learning and shipboard qualifications. “Once a Sailor is done, they can send me an email requesting their certificate, they get their certificate, submit their application, that’s it.” The program is also expanding opportunities for other ratings. “We are working on a 200-ton master program with Japan, so the Boatswain’s Mates (BM) out in Japan that run the tugs for our ships can get licensed,” Krenisky said. “Another certification in development is Able Seafarer for BM, Quartermaster (QM) and Operations Specialist (OS) ratings.” Earning a license benefits Sailors in and out of uniform. “For those who stay Navy, it strengthens their records,” Krenisky said. “For those who separate, it provides a credential that translates directly to the civilian world.” SWSC is the only Navy command operating a M2M program. Since joining SWSC in 2021, Krenisky has guided Sailors through the application process using existing Navy records such as histories of assignments, fitness reports and designation letters. Sailors also complete a medical certificate before submitting packets to the National Maritime Center. Application usually takes about a month to process. Once approved, Sailors have one year to schedule and pass their exam at a regional exam center. Importantly, the program is open to all Sailors. Everybody can do this,” Krenisky said. “Any rate, any designator, any level. Some ratings may get a leg up, but anyone with sea time is eligible.” Krenisky’s advice is straightforward: start early. “The earlier they start, the higher a license they could end up with by the time they’re done and retired.” Krenisky also emphasized the program’s broader value. “We’re building a workforce that is more versatile—able to serve both in the Navy and across the civilian fleet that supports it.” For more information, please reach out to the M2M program manager at: SWSC_NWPT_M2M@navy.mil or 401-841-3149.