The Dutch military discovered that its containers shipped back from Afghanistan were filled with stones instead of military equipment.
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Monthly Archives: March 2015
Malaysia’s first forward operating base to be ready next month
The process of converting a decommissioned oil platform into a forward operating base will be completed next month, Malaysia’s Defence Minister Datuk Seri Hishammuddin Tun Hussein confirmed.
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Commander, U.S. 7th Fleet, suggests ASEAN patrols in South China Sea
The commander of the U.S. Navy Seventh Fleet, Vice Admiral Robert Thomas, has called on Southeast Asian nations to form a combined maritime force to patrol the waters of South China Sea.
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60th Arleigh Burke class DDG to be named USS Delbert D. Black
The U.S. Navy will honor its first Master Chief Petty Officer by naming after the 60th Arleigh Burke class DDG after Delbert D. Black.
“MCPON Delbert Black” by US Navy – http://www.flickr.com/photos/43070230@N03/4167258555/in/set-72157622957449922/. Licensed under Public Domain via Wikimedia Commons.
Prince Harry will train with Australian Army next month
Prince Harry will be embedded in Australian army units on the north, west and east coasts of the country during a one-month secondment to the Australian defense forces next month.
“Prince Harry’s medals” by Prince_Harry_visits_the_Arlington_National_Cemetery.jpg: DVIDS
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Seven errors by police lead to U.S. Navy sailor’s shooting death
The fatal shooting of Master at Arms 2nd Class Mark Mayo at Naval Station Norfolk would not had happened if seven errors had not been committed by five civilian police officers at Gate 5 on Mar. 24, 2014.
U.S. Navy photo
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Swedish government gives green light to buy two A26 submarines
Swedish Minister of Defence, Peter Hultqvist, announced that the government plans to invest SEK 8.2 billion for two A26 submarines.
By Mate 2nd Class Patricia R. Totemeier, U.S. Navy Photo [Public domain], via Wikimedia Commons
Syria monitor said gas attack was carried out
The Syrian Observatory for Human Rights said six civilians were killed by a gas attack in the village of Sarmin in Idlib province.
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2nd Cavalry Regiment to begin 1,100-mile convoy to Germany
The U.S. Army’s 2nd Cavalry Regiment will be embarking on a 1,100-mile convoy through six countries to return back to their barracks in Vilseck, Germany.
“002-Cavalry-Regiment-COA” by US Army – United States Army. Licensed under Public Domain via Wikimedia Commons.
Former South Korean Navy chief faces probe
Retired Adm. Hwang Ki-chul, former head of the RoKN, is facing investigation over alleged bribery in the construction of a salvage ship.
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