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China’s secret floating arsenal: Commercial ships armed with hidden missile systems raise global alarm

China’s secret floating arsenal: Commercial ships armed with hidden missile systems raise global alarm Satellite imagery reveals China converting cargo ships into missile platforms, equipped with vertical launch cells, advanced radar and defensive weapons— …

Mexico disaster: 13 dead as navy-operated train derails in Oaxaca

Mexico disaster: At least 13 people were killed and 98 injured after a passenger train partially derailed in southern Mexico on Sunday, prompting an emergency response from federal and state authorities and the launch of a formal investigation. The …

Military Quote Of The Day By General Dwight D. Eisenhower: ‘The Sergeant Is the Army’

Synopsis: Dwight D. Eisenhower is remembered as Supreme Allied Commander in World War II and later as president, but his rise was built in the less-glamorous years between wars. -From organizing tank training stateside in World War I to learning under …

U.S. Military Quote of the Day By General Colin Powell: ‘The most important thing I learned is that soldiers watch what ...

Synopsis: Colin L. Powell’s career is a case study in credibility earned through example. -Born in Harlem to Jamaican immigrant parents, he found his path through CCNY’s ROTC, then rose steadily through infantry training, combat tours in Vietnam, and …

2025 Global Security: Nuclear Tensions, Rivalries, And Emerging Military Threats

The world in the year 2025 remains in flux and as complex as in previous years of the twenty-first century. The Russian–Ukrainian war is protracted. Europeans are more worried about their vital security and economic interests than ever before, despite some …

Panama Targets Tankers in U.S. Sanctions Crackdown on Venezuelan Oil

Panama’s government plans to discipline several oil tankers flying its flag after U.S. authorities targeted them for breaking rules. Foreign Minister Javier Martínez-Acha made the statement on Friday. He said these ships ignored Panama’s maritime laws. The …

Panama to sanction tankers intercepted by US

Saturday, December 27th 2025 - 10:23 UTC These vessels “failed to respect Panamanian maritime legislation,” Martínez-Acha explained The Government of Panama will take disciplinary action against several oil tankers registered under its flag targeted by the …

Navy Aircraft Carrier USS Nimitz Might Never Go on ‘Active Duty’ Again

Key Points and Summary – USS Nimitz (CVN-68) returned to Naval Base Kitsap on Dec. 16, likely ending her final deployment and closing a 50-year chapter in carrier aviation. -Commissioned in 1975, the first Nimitz-class ship served from the Cold War through …

Salvation Army Empty Stocking Fund climbs to $156,404 nearing $200K total

by: Melanie Mitchell Posted: Dec 23, 2025 / 05:39 PM CST Updated: Dec 23, 2025 / 05:40 PM CST BAY COUNTY, Fla. (WMBB) – News13 and Bill Cramer Chevrolet GMC have teamed up again this year for the Salvation Army’s 42nd Annual Empty Stocking Fund. …

Report: White House Orders Military to Focus on ‘Quarantine’ of Venezuela Oil

The White House ordered U.S. military forces to almost exclusively focus on enforcing a “quarantine” of Venezuelan oil for the next two months “at least,” according to a report published by Reuters on Wednesday.  Reuters, citing an U.S. official that spoke …

Military Quote of the Day By Theodore Roosevelt: ‘Speak softly and carry a big stick; you will go far’

Key Points and Summary – Theodore Roosevelt turned a frail childhood and bookish education into one of the toughest foreign-policy legacies in American history. -Embracing the proverb “speak softly and carry a big stick,” he built a modern Navy, intervened …

White House orders military to focus on Venezuelan oil 'quarantine'

The U.S. Coast Guard seized the Panamanian-flagged motor tanker Centuries in the southern Caribbean on December 20, 2025, on suspicion of carrying Venezuelan oil under U.S. sanctions. /VCG The U.S. Coast Guard seized the Panamanian-flagged motor tanker …

Ship has sailed on transporting decommissioned navy vessel to Brandon

BRANDON — HMCS Brandon won’t get its final resting place in its namesake city after all. Mayor Jeff Fawcett said the logistics and cost to transport the 55-metre Kingston-class vessel to Brandon through the Rocky Mountains was “just outrageous,” and would …

US Navy Transiting Panama Canal with Billion-Dollar Warship

Trump deploys troops and special ops aircraft to Caribbean as US moves closer to war with Venezuela

The United States deployed large amounts of troops and special operations aircraft to the Caribbean this week as tensions continue to escalate between Donald Trump and Venezuelan leader Nicolas Maduro. The fleet includes no fewer than ten CV-22 Osprey tilt …

Awkward moment Venezuela tyrant Maduro salsas with robot as US flies special operations troops into Caribbean

THIS is the moment Nicolás Maduro sways awkwardly to Venezuelan Christmas music, grinning as he shuffles side-to-side with a humanoid robot. The a bizarre, almost comic spectacle was staged just as the United States tightens the military and economic noose …

Panama Confirms U.S.-Seized Oil Tanker Violated Country’s Flagging Rules

Foreign Minister of Panama Javier Martínez-Acha said on Monday that the Panama-flagged oil tanker recently interdicted by the United States failed to comply with the country’s maritime rules. Martínez-Acha stressed that Panamanian authorities are acting on …

Iranian Navy Sends Out Two Flotillas – Destinations Uncertain

  The Commander of Iran’s regular Navy (Nedaja), Rear Admiral Shahram Irani, told a conference of clergymen in Tehran late last week that he has dispatched two flotillas in the direction of South Africa. The Admiral had previously forewarned of such a …

The D Brief: US hits 70 ISIS targets; Another tanker seized; Army seeks common C-UAS controller; More firms cleared for ...

Developing: U.S. Coast Guard chases third oil tanker with alleged ties to Venezuela. The vessel was reportedly fleeing the Caribbean Sea on Sunday carrying oil from Venezuela as the U.S. Coast Guard worked to intercept it, U.S. officials told multiple …

From Oklahoma to Mars: A Patented, AI-Orchestrated System Takes Aim at Deep Sleep in Deep Space

AI-orchestrated process for neuroacoustics to stabilize circadian rhythm, focus, and recovery during long-duration space missions and other extreme environments TULSA, OK, UNITED STATES, December 28, 2025 /⁨EINPresswire.com⁩/ -- As space agencies and …

From the Ring to Redemption: Paul Stockton Tells a Powerful Story of Boxing, Addiction, Faith, and Survival

ORPINGTON, KENT, UNITED KINGDOM, December 27, 2025 /⁨EINPresswire.com⁩/ -- Paul Stockton’s forthcoming memoir is a raw, uncompromising account of a life shaped by fighting both inside the boxing ring and far beyond it. Rooted in the realities of working- …

Veterans App Updates With 2026 VA Disability Compensation Rates

VA Disability Rates Calculator — built from 100+ veteran interviews — is now updated with 2026 compensation rates SEATTLE, WA, UNITED STATES, December 27, 2025 /⁨EINPresswire.com⁩/ -- Vikorus, LLC announced today that its VA Disability Rates …

Access Fixtures Launches The Best LED Sports Lights for 2026

Access Fixtures announces the best LED sports lighting for 2026, engineered for high performance, durability, and energy efficiency across every sports venue. WORCESTER, MA, UNITED STATES, December 27, 2025 /⁨EINPresswire.com⁩/ -- Access Fixtures, …

VetComm Closes Out 2025 by Surpassing 25,000 Veterans Helped and $10 Billion in Lifetime VA Disability Income Secured

SAN DIEGO, CA, UNITED STATES, December 26, 2025 /⁨EINPresswire.com⁩/ -- VetComm, an organization dedicated to helping veterans understand and navigate the Department of Veterans Affairs disability claims process, is closing out 2025 with a major …

Position Punisher Agency Implements AI-Driven Google Maps Framework in Response to Shifting Local Search Behavior

With a proven record of ranking nine garage door companies & Allstate Bail Bonds across 20+ locations, Position Punisher Agency leverages AI-powered local SEO. FORT SHAWNEE, OH, UNITED STATES, December 26, 2025 /⁨EINPresswire.com⁩/ -- As local …

Public Speaker Wendy Wayman of Whiskey Squared Recently Featured on Close Up Radio

FAYETTEVILLE, NC, UNITED STATES, December 26, 2025 /⁨EINPresswire.com⁩/ -- When a young Wendy Wayman first donned Army fatigues in the mid-1980s, she entered a world with few women and even fewer female role models. Today, she stands at the front …

Across Nigeria & National Religious Broadcasters (NRB) Commends President Trump's Swift Action on ISIS in Nigeria

JOINT STATEMENT: Across Nigeria & National Religious Broadcasters (NRB) Commends President Trump's Swift Action on ISIS in Nigeria WASHINGTON, DC, DC, UNITED STATES, December 26, 2025 /⁨EINPresswire.com⁩/ -- Brad Brandon, CEO of Across …

Japanese Stephen King Film “Kenji” to World Premiere in NYC

The final Stephen King Dollar Baby and only Japanese adaptation will premiere on Jan 17th at the Regal Cinema, Union Square at the Dances With Films Festival. SHIBUYA, TOKYO, JAPAN, December 26, 2025 /⁨EINPresswire.com⁩/ -- The final Stephen King Dollar …

Military Embedded Systems Market Competition Analysis 2025: How Players Are Shaping Growth

The Business Research Company’s Military Embedded Systems Global Market Report 2025 – Market Size, Trends, And Forecast 2025-2034 LONDON, GREATER LONDON, UNITED KINGDOM, December 26, 2025 /⁨EINPresswire.com⁩/ -- The Military Embedded Systems market is …

Space Battery Market Competition Analysis 2025: How Players Are Shaping Growth

The Business Research Company's Space Battery Global Market Report 2025 – Market Size, Trends, And Global Forecast 2025-2034 LONDON, GREATER LONDON, UNITED KINGDOM, December 26, 2025 /⁨EINPresswire.com⁩/ -- "The Space Battery market is …

Mental Health Trends for 2026: Experts See Shift Toward Faster, Self-Directed Solutions Like Hypnosis

PHOENIX, AZ, UNITED STATES, December 24, 2025 /⁨EINPresswire.com⁩/ -- As the United States approaches 2026, mental health professionals are observing a significant shift in how individuals seek emotional and psychological support. Rising levels of …

Frontline Source Group Announces Landmark Military Dental Transition Programs

Frontline Source Group Announces Landmark Military Dental Transition Programs to Bridge the Professional Gap Between Service and Private Practice DALLAS, TX, UNITED STATES, December 24, 2025 /⁨EINPresswire.com⁩/ -- Frontline Source Group, a …

Vice Chief, Distinguished Alumnus Adm. James Kilby Celebrates NPS’ Fall Quarter Graduates

The U.S. Navy's second highest ranking officer addressed the December graduating class of the Naval Postgraduate School, and issued a strong 'call to action.' MONTEREY , CA, UNITED STATES, December 23, 2025 /⁨EINPresswire.com⁩/ -- The Naval …

ALL POINTS SELECTED TO JOIN NEW MDA SHIELD PROGRAM

MERRITT ISLAND, FL, UNITED STATES, December 23, 2025 /⁨EINPresswire.com⁩/ -- All Points Logistics, LLC (All Points) is proud to announce they have been selected to be a part of the Missile Defense Agency’s new SHIELD multi-award contract vehicle. …

Oregon UAS Accelerator Selects 34 Companies for Largest-Ever Oregon UAS Innovation Challenge Cohort

The Oregon UAS Innovation Challenge cohort adds 34 uncrewed systems and autonomy startups, cementing Oregon’s role as a hub for advanced aviation. PENDELTON, OR, UNITED STATES, December 23, 2025 /⁨EINPresswire.com⁩/ -- The Oregon UAS Accelerator …

DR. JOSH MCCONKEY’S 'THE HEART OF A LEADER' WINS GOLD MOM’S CHOICE AWARD

RALEIGH, NC, UNITED STATES, December 23, 2025 /⁨EINPresswire.com⁩/ -- Award-winning and Pulitzer Prize–nominated author Dr. Josh McConkey has earned a prestigious Gold Mom’s Choice Award® for his children’s book 'The Heart of a Leader', …

NightRide Thermal to Exhibit at SHOT Show 2026 — Booth #43030

BROOKLYN, NY, UNITED STATES, December 23, 2025 /⁨EINPresswire.com⁩/ -- NightRide Thermal, a US based company and market leader in vehicle-mounted thermal imaging systems, announced today that it will exhibit at SHOT Show 2026, taking place January …

Jared Craig VFAF National VP Announces Congressional Bid for GA 14th District said Christi Tasker Press Secretary

Veterans for America First National Press Secretary Christi Tasker Announces Jared Craig launches Bid for GA CD-14 MARIETTA, GA, UNITED STATES, December 23, 2025 /⁨EINPresswire.com⁩/ -- From the press room of L-Strategies the official press of …

The University of Arizona Global Campus Sponsors Student Veterans to Attend Largest National Student Veterans Conference

CHANDLER, AZ, UNITED STATES, December 23, 2025 /⁨EINPresswire.com⁩/ -- The University of Arizona Global Campus (UAGC) has selected five student veterans to attend the Student Veterans of America (SVA) National Conference (NatCon) through a …