Maritime Security

Three sons are following Marine father's lead

Sunday, November 22, 2009 8:24 AM CDT William "Dan" Swinney was living in Rantoul with his uncle, selling cars, and didn't feel like his life was going anywhere, so one morning, he made a decision. The process started a family...

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HMCS Fredericton begins anti-piracy patrols

Canadian warship HMCS Fredericton has taken up anti-piracy duties off east Africa and will spend the next six months patrolling in the Gulf of Aden and off the Horn of Africa. “This is an important day for my ship and her...

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Stop illegal mining by Reddy firm or resign: TDP to Andhra CM!

Opposition Telugu Desam Party in Andhra Pradesh said CM K Rosaiah should step down if he could not immediately halt "illegal" mining carried out by Karnataka Minister G Janardhana Reddy`s Obulapuram Mining Company.

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Mexico, U.S. align against cartels

To avenge the arrest of their leader, Mexican drug cartel commandos went on a rampage this summer across the lawless state of Michoacan, seizing 12 police officers and dumping their stripped corpses beside a busy highway. The...

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MSST Deploy

Members of Coasgt Guadr Maritime Safety and Security Team (MSST) Seattle (91101), deploy to Guantanamo Bay, Cuba, to begin port security duties on Sunday, May 17, 2009. MSSTs were created under the Maritime Transportation...

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U.S., Canadian Defense Chiefs Answer Afghanistan Questions

By Jim Garamone American Forces Press Service HALIFAX, Nova Scotia, Nov. 20, 2009 – Defense Secretary Robert M. Gates and Canadian Defense Minister Peter MacKay met here today to discuss bilateral, hemispheric issues, but...

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Media Availability with Secretary Gates and Canadian Minister of Defense Peter MacKay

MIN. MACKAY: Ladies and gentlemen, "mesdames et messieurs" -- (continues in French). Very honored and pleased to be here in the city of Halifax at the Citadel with Secretary of Defense Bob Gates. We've just had an opportunity...

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US defence firms eye PMs visit to tap Indian market

The US arms industry maybe looking at increased order from the Indian defence establishment after the PM's visit to the US next week. Most suppliers, who are looking for business in India, are expected to attend the official...

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NOAA Installs System to Improve Safety and Efficiency of Ships along the Cherry Point Reach in...

Ship captains and pleasure boaters can now get free real-time information on water and weather conditions for Cherry Point, Wash., from a newly installed NOAA ocean observing system that makes piloting a ship safer and more...

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On Track to Host Memorable 2010 Ahead of 200-Day Milestone

With just over 200 days to go before the kick-off of the world's biggest soccer event to hit African soil, there is no question that the country is ready to host a spectacular and memorable extravaganza.

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