‘Fat Leonard,’ fugitive in Navy bribery case, facing extradition to USConvicted defense contractor Leonard “Fat Leonard” Francis is facing extradition to the United States as part of the Venezuelan prisoner swap.By Lolita C. Baldor5 months ago
Biden, Xi agree to restart military communicationsPresident Joe Biden and China’s Xi Jinping left their first meeting in a year showcasing modest agreements to re-establish military communications.By Didi Tang, The Associated Press6 months ago
In AUKUS, Navy eyes a full-service submarine garage in Asia-PacificLeaders are slated to announce details of the landmark agreement next week, as some U.S. lawmakers are wary of the industrial practicalities.By Megan Eckstein, Joe Gould and Sebastian Sprenger15 months ago
US arms export approvals soared in 2022One factor in the surge is the easing of the global pandemic that in 2021 depressed sales from a spike to $83.5 billion in 2020.By Joe Gould16 months ago
Fat Leonard, fugitive in huge Navy bribery case, caught in VenezuelaThe U.S. government faces an uphill challenge returning the fugitive back to American soil.20 months ago
$40K offered for information leading to fugitive ‘Fat Leonard’Leonard Glenn Francis disappeared weeks before he was set to be sentenced for one of the largest bribery scandals in the nation’s military history.21 months ago
‘Fat Leonard’ escape is latest twist in Navy bribery caseLeonard Glenn Francis, known as “Fat Leonard,” pleaded guilty in 2015 to offering $500,000 in bribes to Navy officers.21 months ago
‘Fat Leonard,’ facing sentencing in bribery scandal, is on the lamLeonard Glenn Francis, former chief executive of Glenn Defense Marine Asia, pleaded guilty in 2015 to offering $500,000 in bribes to Navy officers.21 months ago
Blue Star Museums again offering free admission to troops, families all summerParticipating museums are offering free admission to military families from May 21 through Sept. 5.By Karen Jowers24 months ago
Army Pacific boss: Ukraine resistance highlights need to prepareSecretary of the Army Christine Wormuth suggested that American allies in the Indo-Pacific would be following the events in Ukraine closely to see what lessons can be applied in their own planning.2 years ago
Russian invasion in Ukraine could spell major shifts in the PacificExperts weigh in on the wider effects of how events in Ukraine may influence actions in the Pacific.By Todd South2 years ago
Yellow ribbons honoring troops removed from town green amid speech disputeLitchfield officials are concerned that allowing the ribbons opens the door to any displays of free speech, no matter how hateful or offensive.2 years ago