NYPD precinct commander is given a hero’s send-off after he retired in protest over police reforms

An NYPD precinct commander was given a hero’s send-off by colleagues on Friday after he retired in protest over sweeping police reforms across New York. Deputy Inspector Richard Brea, who commanded the Bronx 46th Precinct, was treated to an NYPD helicopter fly by, police bagpipers and a ride in a vintage cop car during his … Read more

ISS commander celebrates ‘gigantic’ SpaceX launch as ‘step toward future’ of American space travel

International Space Station Commander Chris Cassidy has spoken out about the significance of NASA’s upcoming space flight, which will be the first launched from US soil since the space shuttle program ended. ‘It’s a gigantic deal,’ says Cassidy during a live interview from space as he spoke about the Wednesday launch that will bring astronauts Bob … Read more

Nuclear submarine commander investigated after crew hold BBQ and disco to welcome sailors home

Nuclear submarine commander is under investigation after crew held BBQ and disco to welcome sailors home… then had to self-isolate due to coronavirus Party was held on to dockside after HMS Trenchant arrived back in Devonport  Royal Navy submarine crew watched slightly bemused as DJ set played Commanding officer is being investigated over the incident … Read more

Last of Royal Navy WWII destroyer captains, Lieutenant Commander John Manners, dies aged 105

Last of the Royal Navy WWII destroyer captains dies aged 105: Lieutenant Commander John Manners was commanding officer of HMS Viceroy sinking U-1274 three weeks before end of the war Lieutenant Commander John Manners, was commanding officer of HMS Viceroy Manners oversaw the sinking of German submarine U-1274 in April 1945 Viceroy’s crew found 72 … Read more

US commander says Taliban are not abiding by peace deal and violence is much ‘higher’ than allowed

A top U.S. commander has voiced his disappointment at the level of violence being used by the Taliban, claiming that attacks are higher than the February 29 peace deal allows, as the military begins to pull out of two Afghan bases.  Gen. Kenneth McKenzie, head of U.S. Central Command (CENTOM) and the top U.S. commander … Read more