Source: https://www.military.com/daily-news/2018/05/31/bill-would-allow-coast-guard-help-pay-museums-design.html A bill authorizing funding for the Coast Guard enables the service to pay for design work for the National Coast Guard Museum.
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World War II Navajo Code Talker Dies at 92
Source: https://www.military.com/daily-news/2018/04/24/world-war-ii-navajo-code-talker-dies-92.html The Navajo Nation says Roy Hawthorne Sr. died Saturday. He was 92.
Sewage Bacteria Found in Pendleton’s Drinking Water
Source: https://www.military.com/daily-news/2018/05/31/sewage-bacteria-found-pendletons-drinking-water.html A bacteria common to sewage and feces was found in Camp Pendleton, California’s drinking water last month.
Coast Guard Welcomes New Commandant in Ceremony Attended by President
Source: https://www.military.com/daily-news/2018/06/01/coast-guard-welcomes-new-commandant-ceremony-attended-president.html Adm. Karl Schultz became the 26th Coast Guard commandant, succeeding Adm. Paul Zukunft.
This Performance Bar Could Keep Recruits from Breaking Bones in Basic
Source: https://www.military.com/defensetech/2018/05/29/performance-bar-could-keep-recruits-breaking-bones-basic.html Recruits with a more sedentary background have seen rising injury levels, an official said.
Museums Battle Over Ownership of WWII ‘Stuart’ Tank
Source: https://www.military.com/daily-news/2018/06/03/museums-battle-over-ownership-wwii-stuart-tank.html The dispute has been hampered by unproductive communication and unresolved questions about the tank’s ownership.
Guard Chief: More Money Needed for Base Contaminated Water Cleanup
Source: https://www.military.com/dodbuzz/2018/04/17/guard-chief-more-money-needed-base-contaminated-water-cleanup.html The DoD has identified 401 installations where there have been a suspected release of fire-fighting foam into water supplies.
Former Navy Officer Represents the Pentagon in Korea Talks
Source: https://www.military.com/daily-news/2018/06/02/former-navy-officer-representing-pentagon-korea-talks.html Assistant Secretary of Defense Randy Schriver is making DoD’s case in upcoming talks with North Korea.
NATO Tells Russia to Stop Meddling, in First Talks since Skripal Case
Source: https://www.military.com/daily-news/2018/06/02/nato-tells-russia-stop-meddling-first-talks-skripal-case.html NATO addressed Russian attempts to influence both allied and partner countries, using military and non-military techniques.
Air Force Reports Second Mishap in 8 Days for Alaska-Based F-22s
Source: https://www.military.com/dodbuzz/2018/04/23/air-force-reports-second-mishap-8-days-alaska-based-f-22s.html The Air Force is investigating what caused two F-22s from the same unit to experience mishaps within days of each other.