Union-Backed Ronald Vitiello Named to Lead Border Patrol (Learn More)
By Elliot Spagat, Associated Press, via The Star Tribune
A career Border Patrol official who was backed by the agents' union was named Tuesday as chief of the agency, less than a...
Navy Selects BAE Systems for $51M USS Roosevelt Modernization
The US Navy has chosen BAE Systems for a $51.3 million contract for the modernization and maintenance of the USS Roosevelt (DDG 80), an Arleigh Burke-class guided missile destroyer. The full...
Coast Guard Ice Rescue Operations in the Northeast (Learn More – Video)
Ice rescue on Lake Champlain, By Petty Officer 3rd Class Andrew Barresi
Nearly every inch of skin was covered — protected from the invasive cold. Their orange and black dry suits stood in...
NASSCO Begins ESB 5 for US Navy Expeditionary Sea Base Program
General Dynamics NASSCO, began construction Wednesday on a fifth ship for the U.S. Navy’s Expeditionary Transfer Dock (ESD)/Expeditionary Sea Base (ESB) program.
Designed to provide advanced flexibility and capability for sea-to-shore missions,...
US & UK Strengthen Maritime Aviation with Op Seed-Corn (Learn More)
Minister for Defense Procurement Harriett Baldwin signed a P-8A Maritime Patrol Aircraft (MPA) declaration with her United States counterpart, Deputy Secretary of Defense Bob Work to further strengthen the uniquely close...
Securiport Credited with Airport Interception of Dangerous Fugitive
Securiport's Integrated Immigration Control System (IICS), a 2016 ‘ASTORS’ Homeland Security Awards Winner, has been credited with the detection and interception of a dangerous fugitive while attempting to embark on a plane at the Dakar...
Improving Situational Awareness for Airborne SAR Missions – McMurdo
Guest Editorial By Steve Waters, McMurdo Inc.
Airborne search and rescue missions are some of the most dangerous and demanding operations undertaken by military and civilian helicopter aircrews.
Usually conducted at night...
Sony’s New G6 HD Network Cameras Enhance Video Security Line Up
Sony has added eight new Full-HD video security cameras to its latest line up of sixth generation (G6) network cameras, delivering on the demand for greater image clarity in the video security...
John Kelly Sworn In as Fifth Secretary of Homeland Security (Learn More)
Retired Marine Corps General John F. Kelly was officially sworn in as the fifth Secretary of Homeland Security, Friday, after the Senate voted to confirm him.
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=eEx4doHNqEY
(Vice President Mike Pence swore in John...
Navy Leaders Announced Following Presidential Inauguration
The Honorable Sean J. Stackley assumed the responsibilities of acting secretary of the Navy Jan. 20 at noon.
Stackley, who served as the assistant secretary of the Navy (Research, Development and Acquisition)...
