Source: https://www.military.com/daily-news/2018/06/08/was-trump-right-about-coast-guard-rescuing-hurricane-watchers.html President Donald Trump is mischaracterizing the thousands of water rescues in Texas last year during Hurricane Harvey.
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House Wants to Consider Extending Life of Oldest Aircraft Carrier
Source: https://www.military.com/daily-news/2018/06/07/house-wants-consider-extending-life-oldest-aircraft-carrier.html A provision in the House’s 2019 NDAA directs the Navy to consider extending the service life of the USS Nimitz.
The Most Read Stories This Week on Military.com — June 8, 2018
Source: https://www.military.com/daily-news/2018/06/08/most-read-stories-week-militarycom-june-8-2018.html Here’s a look at the most popular stories this week on Military.com.
Recommended: No Court-martial for 2 Fitzgerald Junior Officers
Source: https://www.military.com/daily-news/2018/06/08/recommended-no-court-martial-2-fitzgerald-junior-officers.html The Article 32 hearing officer has recommended that Lt. Irian Woodley and Lt. Natalie Combs should not face court-martial.
AFSOC’s U-28 Proves Its Value in ISR Mission
Source: https://www.military.com/defensetech/2018/06/06/afsocs-u-28-proves-its-value-isr-mission.html Officials say special operations forces flying manned intelligence-gathering planes still have a role to play.
Military Base Calls Immigration Agents on Pizza Delivery Man
Source: https://www.military.com/daily-news/2018/06/07/military-base-calls-immigration-agents-pizza-delivery-man.html A guard at an Army garrison in Brooklyn called Immigration and Customs Enforcement on a pizza delivery man.
Scholarships for Military Children to Open Dec. 13
Source: https://www.military.com/education/money-for-school/commissary-scholarship-program.html 700 scholarships will be awarded for school year 2017-18. There will be at least one recipient at every commissary location
Outdated Technology Can Leave You Vulnerable to Cyberthreats
Source: https://www.military.com/money/personal-finance/outdated-technology-can-leave-you-vulnerable-to-cyberthreats.html Technology is woven into the fabric of everyday life, making it essential users protect their information from cybercriminals.
Veterans, Families Mark 74 Years Since Allied D-Day Landings
Source: https://www.military.com/daily-news/2018/06/06/veterans-families-mark-74-years-allied-d-day-landings.html Gusts of wind blew through a heavy mist as relatives and others paid respects at the American cemetery at Colleville-sur-Mer.
Air Force Cancels $24 Million Contract for Air Force One Refrigerators
Source: https://www.military.com/daily-news/2018/06/06/air-force-cancels-24-million-contract-air-force-one-refrigerators.html The U.S. Air Force has canceled a $24 million contract to replace the refrigerators on Air Force One.