At a House Oversight Subcommittee hearing on Wednesday, witnesses and lawmakers discussed the issue of unidentified aerial phenomena (UAPs or UFOs). Former U.S. intelligence official David Grusch claimed that the government has a long-standing program to retrieve UAPs, while former Navy Commander David Fravor and former Navy pilot Ryan Graves reported their own experiences with UAPs. Lawmakers called for more information from the federal government and urged them to address the stigma surrounding UFO reporting.
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President Joe Biden has nominated Adm. Lisa Franchetti to lead the Navy, making her the first woman to be a Pentagon service chief and the first female member of the Joint Chiefs of Staff. Adm. Franchetti has extensive command and executive experience, and her selection is being met with criticism from Sen. Tommy Tuberville (R-AL) who is holding more than 250 military promotions in protest of the Defense Department's abortion policy. If confirmed, Adm. Franchetti will be the first woman to lead the Navy in its 244-year history.
The House Oversight and Accountability Committee has scheduled a hearing on UFOs, or unidentified aerial phenomena (UAPs), for next Wednesday. Rep. Tim Burchett (R-Tenn.) announced the hearing at a news conference Thursday, and the committee will hear testimony from three witnesses, including a former U.S. intelligence official and two former Navy servicemen who have claimed to have spotted UAPs. The hearing is the second on the topic held by the House Intelligence Committee, and it is unclear what new information the committee may uncover.
Mrs. Carter is reported to have dementia, but the Carters have enjoyed time with each other and their family, along with occasional visits from close friends, in recent months. Their grandson, Jason Carter, recently commented on the outpouring of love and respect for the couple's legacy.
The U.S. Navy destroyer USS McFaul intervened to prevent Iranian warships from seizing two oil tankers in international waters near Oman on Wednesday. The Iranian navy attempted to get the tankers to stop, but the Navy's presence caused them to change course and leave. Both tankers continued their voyages without casualties or major damage.
This article discusses the tragic loss of the Titan submersible, which was carrying five people on a mission to view the Titanic wreckage. The Coast Guard has confirmed that a debris field was found consistent with the submersible's pressure chamber imploding, and Rep. Dan Crenshaw has blamed the Coast Guard for not acting sooner. The Navy has also reported sounds consistent with an explosion or implosion shortly after contact with the Titan was lost.
At least 32 people have died off the coast of southern Greece after a fishing boat carrying dozens of migrants capsized and sank. The Greek coast guard has rescued 104 people so far, but it is unclear how many remain missing at sea. This incident is a tragic reminder of the dangers faced by migrants attempting to cross the Mediterranean Sea in search of a better life.
US Navy and Royal Navy Respond to Incident Involving Iranian Revolutionary Guard in Strait of Hormuz
US Navy and Royal Navy Respond to Incident Involving Iranian Revolutionary Guard in Strait of Hormuz
On Sunday, three Iranian Revolutionary Guard vessels approached a merchant ship in the Strait of Hormuz, prompting the U.S. Navy and Royal Navy to dispatch two ships to the scene. The situation deescalated when the merchant vessel confirmed the fast-attack craft had departed. The incident comes at a time of heightened tensions between the U.S. and Iran, and the Navy will continue to patrol the Strait of Hormuz to ensure the safety of commercial vessels.