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A U.S. Coast Guard Law Enforcement Detachment, embarked aboard the Arleigh Burke-class guided missile destroyer Sampson, seized 1,296 pounds of cocaine while conducting the maritime interdiction operation.

The Pentagon announced a new military decoration that will recognize service members stationed at the U.S.-Mexico border as part of the Trump administration’s effort to bolster border security.

CFL/ACFLs, The CFL is responsible for maintaining PRIMS access and assign UIC(s) to the designated ACFL(s) within PRIMS. Not having a CFL onboard with PRIMS access is NOT a sufficient reason for PRP Office to assign UICs on the command’s behalf. Per OPNAVINST 6110.1K, commands must have a designated CFL. For all ACFL account creation requests, the submission must come directly from the CFL to askmncc.fct@navy.mil. The required ACFL Designation letter and SAAR Form must indicate the primary UIC of responsibility and any additional UICs in block 13 that the ACFL will be supporting with the CFL. Upon receiving the required documents from the CFL, MyNavy HR Tier-1 will elevate the case to Tier-2 for account creation in eCRM/Salesforce. Tier-2 will respond directly to the CFL once the ACFL account has been created. CFL will assign the ACFL to the responsible UICs within PRIMS by using the UIC Assignment Tile located on the right-hand side of the PRIMS Homepage. Step-by-step instructions regarding UIC assignment are available within the CFL PRIMS Training Course at https://www.mynavyhr.navy.mil/Support-Services/Culture-Resilience/Physical-Readiness/PRIMS-Training/ .

Japan’s coast guard and military are helping the Navy battle a blaze that broke out aboard an amphibious transport docking ship off Okinawa’s southeastern coast on Wednesday evening. Read more at: https://www.stripes.com/branches/navy/2025-08-20/uss-new-orleans-fire-okinawa-18822804.html Source - Stars and Stripes

Top allies are warning him not to go too far, citing a key MAGA tenet of not getting involved in any lengthy conflicts or “forever wars.” “I’d have to look at what the responsibilities would be. We don’t want another war,” Sen. Tommy Tuberville (R-Ala.) told reporters at the Capitol on Tuesday. “People in this country, they can’t fathom that after 20 years of war over in the Middle East and then getting into another. I know the president’s not into that, but we don’t want anything to happen in terms of having to fight and lose more lives.”

The Smithsonian Museum of African American History walks through the struggles of those who were kidnapped and brought to the United States to work as slaves. However, as one ascends the floors, the exhibits hold up the abolitionist movement, the successes of civil rights, and celebrate those who continue to fight for equal rights.

Beginning Sept. 1, 2025, Navy Lodge locations will no longer accept cash or personal check for payment. Guests can still use a credit card and MILITARY STAR® Card as well as branded debit cards or gift cards to pay for their stay at a Navy Lodge. “We made the change to align our Navy Lodge locations with best practices from the commercial hospitality sector,” said Ronald Loman, Senior Vice President Navy Exchange Service Command Hospitality Group. “The change also brings our Navy Lodges into alignment with our Navy Gateway Inns & Suites and Navy Inn locations, which have been cashless for many years.” This update comes amid the NEXCOM Hospitality Group’s rebranding effort currently underway at all Navy Lodge and NGIS properties. The rebranding of nearly 100 properties and 18,000 rooms is being made to elevate the guest experience and reflect best practices to ensure these Navy hotels are the preferred choice in accommodations for military personnel, Department of Defense travelers and their families. This initiative, which began in 2024, will ensure all NEXCOM Hospitality Group hotels receive a refresh. As NGIS locations are updated, they will be rebranded as “Navy Inn.” Additionally, a new brand, “Navy Inn Crew Stay,” will be introduced to provide lodging for Sailors on long-term mission stays. Navy Inn Crew Stay locations will feature cutting-edge gaming rooms, personal hubs with comfortable seating and ample lighting for recharging and productivity and hydration stations with ice and filtered water. Finally, Navy Lodge properties will undergo a logo redesign as part of the rebranding effort. Once refreshed, guests will find updated amenities with eco-friendly premium in-room bath products, plush towels and bedding from the exclusive Harbor Home collection, designated workspace and complimentary Wi-Fi, all crafted to offer an unparalleled hospitality experience. Supporting both permanent change of station, temporary duty and leisure travel, Navy hotels offer guests award-winning hospitality and empowers mission readiness by providing exceptional, high-quality accommodations worldwide, while optimizing government travel budget savings. In 2024, Navy hotels saved the Department of the Navy and guests over $170 million.

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Venezuela President Nicolás Maduro on Monday said he would deploy 4.5 million militia members in response to "outlandish threats" by the United States after Washington raised the bounty for his arrest to $50 million and launched anti-drug operations in the Caribbean. "This week, I will activate a special plan with more than 4.5 million militiamen to ensure coverage of the entire national territory — militias that are prepared, activated and armed," Maduro announced on state television.

AUnited States combat veteran and Trump voter has told Newsweek his wife was detained by federal immigration agents at the Nogales port of entry while attempting to renew her in-country travel permit. Eddie J. Rosa, 43, a USPS electronics technician and veteran of the U.S. Marine Corps, U.S. Army Reserves, and the Ohio National Guard, said his wife, Mireya Alexandra Blancarte Marquez, was arrested on August 11.

The USS Gravely, the USS Jason Dunham and the USS Sampson are expected to arrive soon, said the official, who was not authorized to comment and spoke Tuesday on the condition of anonymity.

Disabled Black veteran Harold Powell Sr. was left fighting for his life after a racially charged confrontation with a white man escalated into gunfire at Seattle’s waterfront.

Fort Bliss, in El Paso, will hold up to 5,000 people in the base’s new tent camp. The military base is home to 90,000 service members and their families. Opened at the height of the Texas summer, where temperatures regularly soar above 100 degrees and sandstorms are frequent, detainees are at serious risk of heat-related illness and other harsh conditions. In response, local elected officials in El Paso have already passed a resolution demanding transparency and accountability from the federal government.

FALLS CHURCH, Va. – When you need care for your mouth, jaw, or teeth, you may have questions about whether you should use your TRICARE medical or dental plan. Knowing when to use your medical or dental coverage helps avoid unnecessary costs or delays in care. “When you need dental care because of an injury, it may be covered under your TRICARE medical plan,” said Douglas Elsesser, TRICARE Dental Program Analyst at the Defense Health Agency. “But this is only if it’s tied to a medical condition and pre-authorized. Knowing the difference can save you time and money.” Here’s what you should know.

“I have certainly heard from friends of mine who are still in service expressing frustration about the way that their role is being cast as political,” said Pruitt, who served in the US navy for eight years. “It is not their job to speak out and therefore, that kind of concern and frustration within active service right now, folks on the ground, is just completely invisible to the media narrative.” The Pentagon would not respond to questions about its biblically inspired recruitment ads or its use of christianity on social media, but chief spokesman Sean Parnell did say Hegseth is an unashamed backer of Wilson.

There are about 400 civilian PAOs working for the Navy, according to the service’s human resources website. The memo does not give detailed guidance on how cuts should be decided, only that cuts should focus on eliminating redundancies, should consider swapping in a uniformed PAO if possible, and each retained job will require a justification of its “mission-critical requirements.”

Virginia Attorney General Jason Miyares on Thursday sued President Donald Trump's Department of Veterans Affairs, asking a federal appeals court to force the VA to comply with the U.S. Supreme Court ruling that guarantees veterans full education benefits. "Veterans who qualify for benefits should receive their full benefits -- full stop," Miyares said in a statement.

American lawmakers are using a trip to South Korea and Japan to explore how the United States can tap those allies’ shipbuilding expertise and capacity to help boost its own capabilities, which are dwarfed by those of China.

WASHINGTON — Hank Ford, a 54-year-old Army and Marine Corps veteran, was dozing one morning in February after his wife left for work, when his service dog, Tommy, started barking and pawing his chest to wake up — something he had never done before. Read more at: https://www.stripes.com/veterans/2025-08-15/disabled-veterans-service-dogs-legislation-18774215.html Source - Stars and Stripes

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tRump has gone over the edge and has lost his mental faculties... You heard it right folks, now watch the video of tRump actually saying that Putin agrees with tRump. From one dictator to another, trying to erode our liberties with yet another conspiracy theory. With an added twist, he has the backing of a Russian dictator who has killed his own country men and women if they dare challenge his authority through free speech or via election. Question: 1.) What connection is there between Putin and any elections in the United States of America? (Why would he have that opinion?) 2.) Why was the topic of our elections (yes, USA elections) brought up at a summit between tRump & Putin?

Russia - Won | USA - 0 According to trump, it is now up to President Volodymyr Zelensky and to a smaller degree the European Union to achieve peace. If that is the case, why didn't trump invite President Volodymyr Zelensky and the European Union to that summit in the first place? In my opinion most likely two reasons: His dream of developing a hotel in Moscow (going back decades) His other dream of getting a Nobel Peace prize "The Red carpet, handshakes and footage and photographs that are in all global publications and TV channels," it said, saying it was the first time that Trump had met a visiting leader off their plane at the airport. Its correspondent in Alaska said the two leaders had obviously agreed about a lot of things, but did not say what those things were.