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Graphic novel portrays the heroism of ‘Black Panther’ Ruben Rivers
AUSA has released a graphic novel about Ruben Rivers' heroic actions with the 761st Tank Battalion during World War II.
By Sarah Sicard
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‘Fat Leonard,’ fugitive in Navy bribery case, facing extradition to US
Convicted defense contractor Leonard “Fat Leonard” Francis is facing extradition to the United States as part of the Venezuelan prisoner swap.
By Lolita C. Baldor
Why tankers are terrified of apricots
Apricots leave tankers shivering in their boots.
By Sarah Sicard
Cambodia denies that demolition of US-funded facility is to make way for Chinese naval base plans
A Cambodian committee for maritime security stated that plans to relocate its Tactical Command Headquarters began in late 2017.
1st Iranian ship reaches Venezuela with no sign of US interference
The first of five tankers loaded with gasoline sent from Iran reached Venezuelan waters late Saturday, expected to temporarily ease the South American nation’s fuel crunch while defying Trump administration sanctions targeting the two U.S. foes.
Venezuela armed forces to escort Iranian tankers bringing needed fuel
Venezuela’s defense minister said Wednesday that planes and ships from the nation's armed forces will escort Iranian tankers arriving with fuel to the gasoline-starved country in case of any U.S. aggression.
5 Iran tankers sailing to Venezuela amid US pressure tactics
Five Iranian tankers likely carrying at least $45.5 million worth of gasoline and similar products are now sailing to Venezuela, part of a wider deal between the two U.S.-sanctioned nations amid heightened tensions between Tehran and Washington.
By Jon Gambrell, The Associated Press
‘Executing the plan’ — How a CO’s warship romance got him canned
Sex, movies, Cheez-Its, pizza and cuddling in the CO's cabin.
Iran hikes pressure ahead of weekend nuclear deadline
But Tehran also announced that seven members from the seized British-flagged tanker Stena Impero will be released — an apparent good-will gesture meant to defuse tensions.
Iran oil tanker pursued by US turns off tracker near Syria
Meanwhile, Iranian President Hassan Rouhani reiterated that Tehran won't enter into direct talks with the U.S. unless Washington rejoins the 2015 nuclear deal that President Donald Trump scrapped a year ago.
By Jon Gambrell, The Associated Press
Destination remains obscure for Iran oil tanker sought by US
Is it going to Turkey? Lebanon? Syria? No one really seems to know.
By Jon Gambrell, The Associated Press