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Mar 23 2024
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Holi festival brings celebration of color, community to Navy Pier
If you ventured to Navy Pier on Saturday afternoon, you may have seen splotches of bright colors on coats or vibrant handprints on hoodies as Chicagoans celebrated Holi — the Hindu festival of colors that marks the beginning of spring. Clouds rose from the Navy Pier Beer Garden as a crowd of people slung brightly dyed powder at each other. “It’s overwhelming,” said Gabriela Ayala, 32, of
Chicago Sun-TimesApr 15 2024
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New recruiting programs put Army, Air Force on track to meet enlistment goals. Navy will fall short
WASHINGTON — After several difficult years, the Army and Air Force say they are on track to meet their recruiting goals this year, reversing previous shortfalls using a swath of new programs and policy changes. But the Navy, while improving, expects once again to fall short. The mixed results reflect the ongoing challenges for the U.S. military as it struggles to attract recruits in a tight
Washington PostApr 11 2024
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US Coast Guard, Navy rescue 3 fishermen from deserted island after spelling 'HELP' with palms
Three men who went missing after leaving from Polowat Atoll, Micronesia, to go fishing were rescued by the U.S. Coast Guard on Tuesday, after a U.S. Navy plane saw their plea for "help," which was spelled out on the sand using palm tree fronds. The Coast Guard said in a press release that the three men, all in their 40s, left from Polowat Atoll on March 30 to go fishing near Pikelot Atoll, a
Fox News (Online News)Apr 04 2024
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Denmark says a navy missile with a tech error might launch unintentionally — but won’t explode
"The launch vehicle, the booster, is activated, and currently cannot be disabled,” the military said in a statement. Denmark's armed forces said the technical problem arose on a Harpoon missile on the frigate HDMS Niels Juel during testing at anchor in the Korsoer naval base. COPENHAGEN, Denmark (AP) — Denmark warned Thursday that a technical error on a navy missile might make it launch
The Boston GlobeMar 13 2024
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DC Council wants the Nationals to stay in Navy Yard
The D.C. Council want to make sure that the Washington Nationals stay in Navy Yard – and don't follow the Wizards and the Capitals with a potential move to Virginia. D.C. Council Chair Phil Mendelson is moving forward with legislation to fund millions of dollars in improvements and modernizations to Nationals Park. The ballpark is already 16 years old, and some estimates suggest it needs $300
Fox 5 DCMar 31 2024
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U.S. Navy Battleship USS New Jersey Is Getting a 'Reboot' and Massive Update
Often referred to as “Big J” back in the day, USS New Jersey (BB-62) earned the most battle stars for combat actions than her three other Iowa-class sister-ships. Summary: The iconic Battleship New Jersey, known affectionately as "Big J" and America's most decorated battleship, embarked on a historic journey from the Camden waterfront down the Delaware River to the Paulsboro Marine Terminal on
National InterestMar 20 2024
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Portsmouth Naval Shipyard earns secretary of Navy Environmental Award
KITTERY, Maine — Portsmouth Naval Shipyard was announced March 11 as the secretary of the Navy's Environmental Award winner for environmental restoration. The SECNAV Environmental Awards recognize Navy and Marine Corps individuals, teams, ships, and installations for exceptional environmental stewardship. “Our commitment to deliver excellence for the Navy is not limited to the delivery of
Seacoast OnlineMar 23 2024
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United Cajun Navy to discuss searches for Riley Strain, Sebastian Rogers
NASHVILLE, Tenn. (WKRN) — The United Cajun Navy is holding a Saturday afternoon briefing to discuss the the search efforts for 22-year-old Riley Strain, whose body was discovered Friday, and 15-year-old Sebastian Rogers. This all-volunteer organization helps respond to natural disasters across the country. David Flagg, the national director of operations for the United Cajun Navy, said the
WKRN News 2Mar 23 2024
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United Cajun Navy Joins Search for Missing Teen Sebastian Rogers
The United Cajun Navy (UCN) is stepping in to help search for missing 15-year-old Sebastian Rogers, who seemingly vanished from his Sumner County, Tennessee, home in February. Rogers, described as “5 feet, 5 inches tall, 120 pounds with dirty blond hair,” was reported missing on February 26, according to WKRN. The UCN is a non-profit organization that leads search and rescue teams during
Breitbart NewsMar 23 2024
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United Cajun Navy joins search for missing Sumner County teen
SUMNER COUNTY, Tenn. (WKRN) – It has been nearly five weeks since 15-year-old Sebastian Rogers disappeared from his Sumner County home. Now, the United Cajun Navy is stepping in to help with search efforts. The United Cajun Navy is an all-volunteer organization that helps respond to natural disasters across the country. David Flagg, the national director of operations for the organization,
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