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10 SEALs face separation after testing positive for drugs

Ten East Coast-based SEALs and one support sailor tested positive during tests in March and April, Naval Special Warfare Command officials confirmed Friday.

By Geoff Ziezulewicz

5 years ago

Bill could require Pentagon to report opioid prescription rates among TRICARE beneficiaries

Lawmakers say the Pentagon needs to ensure that opioid prescriptions are reported to state monitoring programs.

By Geoff Ziezulewicz

5 years ago

US airstrikes against Taliban drug labs extend to western Afghanistan

In perhaps a sign of the campaign’s success, U.S. Forces-Afghanistan recently announced that its efforts to stem Taliban financing by bombing narcotics facilities would expand beyond southern Afghanistan.

By Kyle Rempfer

5 years ago

Naval Academy midshipmen busted for drug use

Five students at the storied school were busted for using cocaine, mushrooms and other drugs, while four others were faulted for failing to report the drug use.

By Geoff Ziezulewicz

5 years ago

Navy to resume role in SOUTHCOM anti-drug mission

The Navy hasn't provided ships for anti-drug effort since 2015.

By Geoff Ziezulewicz

5 years ago

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