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New York Post
31-07-2025
- General
- New York Post
F-35 fighter jet crashes in California, pilot ejects safely
An F-35 fighter jet crashed near Naval Air Station Lemoore in central California, the U.S. Navy said on Wednesday. 'The pilot successfully ejected and is safe. There are no additional affected personnel,' a statement from NAS Lemoore said. 4 n F-35 fighter jet flies over the sky during the Fleet Week in San Francisco, California. Anadolu Agency via Getty Images Advertisement 4 An experienced pilot is safe after his military jet crashed in a Fresno County field. KFSN 4 The crash site of the F-35 fighter jet. Anadolu via Getty Images No further details on the crash were provided. The cause of the crash is under investigation, the statement said. Advertisement 4 First responders at the scene of an F-35 fighter jet crashing. KFSN U.S. defense contractor Lockheed Martin LMT.N, the maker of F-35 fighter jets did not immediately respond to a request for comment outside regular business hours.
New York Post
28-07-2025
- General
- New York Post
Inside ‘busy season' for hero local Coast Guard crew
These boots-on-the-ground rescues start from thousands of feet in the air. The busy season is just ramping up for the US Coast Guard's Air Station Atlantic City crew, which patrols the skies and conducts search-and-rescue operations from the Long Island Sound to the Chesapeake Bay, crew members told The Post in an exclusive interview Monday. Advertisement 'It was kind of a slow start to our busy season … but it's been picking up lately,' said Cmdr. Randall Slusher, a pilot whose team's coastal coverage includes that of the Big Apple, Jersey Shore and Long Island almost daily. 7 Coast Guard pilots Randy Slusher (left) and Tyler Smith of Air Sation Atlantic City pose after flying up the Jersey Shore to Manhattan on Monday. Aristide Economopoulos He said the colder spring months staved off droves of recreational boaters until after Memorial Day weekend — then all heck broke loose. Advertisement 'There's a lot of people out on the water this time of year, all trying to use the same space,' Slusher said. 'We'll have everything from boat crashes to jet skis getting stuck to people in the water, especially when riptides are heavy.' The eight-chopper fleet's more dramatic search-and-rescue operations involve crew members using giant baskets and slings to hoist people to safety while also regularly picking up and flying cruise-ship passengers for emergency medical treatment. It's not uncommon for training crews to be diverted to rescue missions while in the air, either. During Manhattan's Fleet Week in May, the team's own demonstration was diverted for an actual offshore search mission. Advertisement And 'last year, we had a case where the crew was doing a normal training on Saturday morning and upon coming back, saw someone … in the water, and we pulled him out,' pilot Lt. Tyler Smith said. 7 Petty Officer Adam Timberlake, a flight mechanic, makes adjustments while flying over the Hudson River. Aristide Economopoulos 'We've recently had a few cases where you're flying around and seeing someone clinging to a boat or clinging into a jet ski,' Smith said. He said one of his most memorable saves involved rescuing two boaters in February when their vessel capsized off the coast of Staten Island, killing three other passengers. Advertisement The air station also assisted in search and rescue operations during the Baltimore bridge disaster in March. 'When you have to rescue people that really need help, it's hard to beat that — it's a rewarding experience,' Slusher said. 7 'I think our mission is so unique: We're a military branch, and lifesaving is our goal,' Timberlake told The Post. Aristide Economopoulos The jumpsuit-clad heroes provide air space security during presidential travel and major tri-state area events such as United Nations summits, too. In the wintertime, the crew even provides aid to duck hunters who frequently get stuck on the water, Slusher said. Jet ski incidents in particular have exploded recently, he said. Last week, the crew hoisted two jet skiers stuck in South Jersey marshland. 7 Slusher (left) and Smith return to Air Station Atlantic City after flying their MH-65 Dolphin helicopter. Aristide Economopoulos Slusher said one memorable incident occurred in 2016 when a pair of New Jersey teens stole their parents' jet skis and took them for a joy ride through the mud. Advertisement 'The cabin of the helicopter was a [muddy] disaster,' Smith recalled of the teens' rescue. 'I think they took a shower … and we gave them clothes so their mom could come pick them up.' False-alarm and prank distress calls are unfortunately a regular issue the crew has to deal with, too, he said. Prank calls can happen multiple times a week, but the crew still must treat every instance as if it were a real emergency, Slusher said. 7 Coast Guard rescue swimmer Hunter Ruddell, 24, talks about how he saved an elderly couple and their two dogs from a marooned boat in November. Aristide Economopoulos Advertisement 'We spend a lot of time flying on those,' he said. 'Very rarely is it actually someone in distress.' Petty Officer Adam Timberlake, a flight mechanic who inspects the crew's choppers before and after each flight, said, 'I think our mission is so unique: We're a military branch, and lifesaving is our goal.' For 24-year-old helicopter rescue swimmer Hunter Ruddell, his first two years on the team have been nothing short of eventful. 7 Ruddell rescued a seasick boater from choppy Long Island Sound waters on Oct. 7 before driving the boat back to shore himself. Courtesy of Hunter Ruddell Advertisement In October, Ruddell drove a distressed boater in the Long Island Sound back to shore after the boat's operator fell ill and his ship was taking on water, he said. The rescue operation also doubled as the first time Ruddell had ever operated a boat. 7 Ruddell (right) and his colleagues rescued two adults and their two dogs in the Chesapeake Bay in November. Courtesy of Hunter Ruddell 'I had no idea how to drive a boat, I was just holding onto the steering wheel making sure we were going in the right direction,' the Florida native said. 'But the crazy thing is … I didn't have my phone, so I just followed my [smart] watch the entire time. Advertisement 'There's crazy days, but it's really fun,' he added. Roughly a month after the Long Island rescue, Ruddell and his crew members pulled two elderly boaters and their two dogs to safety after they were beached for hours in rising tides on Maryland's Chesapeake Bay. '[The boat operator] wasn't following the correct path, and they got caught at low tide,' he said. 'Everyone was alright, but they would've gotten hypothermia if they were there for much longer. 'You can't really train for the cases that you're gonna get,' Ruddell said. 'You really have to adapt, and overcome the cases that you do get.'
Newsweek
22-07-2025
- Newsweek
Boat Crashes Into the USS Midway, Drunk Driving Suspected
Based on facts, either observed and verified firsthand by the reporter, or reported and verified from knowledgeable sources. Newsweek AI is in beta. Translations may contain inaccuracies—please refer to the original content. A man suspected of drunk driving a boat into the USS Midway has been arrested for "boating under the influence," port officials said. According to the Port of San Diego Police Department, Frank D'Anna, 40, was driving a 65-foot-long motor vessel when it collided with the USS Midway Museum. The crash occurred at approximately 11:54 a.m. on July 18 and was caught on surveillance video. Newsweek has contacted the Port of San Diego and the USS Midway for comment. Guests on board the USS Midway 41 after the Fleet Week San Diego Military Advisory Council event at USS Midway Museum, San Diego, November 8, 2023. Guests on board the USS Midway 41 after the Fleet Week San Diego Military Advisory Council event at USS Midway Museum, San Diego, November 8, 2023. Lance Cpl. Hannah Hollerud/Defense Visual Information Distribution Services Why It Matters The USS Midway is one of San Diego's most recognizable landmarks and a major tourist destination attracting millions of visitors annually. No injuries were reported following the crash, but the USS Midway did sustain some damage, which will cost the Navy an estimated $100,000 in repainting and repairs, according to ABC10. What To Know A press release sent out by the Port of San Diego Public Safety said D'Anna's vessel, known as the Offshore Lifestyle, collided "head-on" with the USS Midway's port-side hull. Meaning, the left side body of the ship. The port said that the vessel was located near the Coronado Ferry Landing in San Diego after it fled the scene following the crash. There were seven individuals onboard when it was located. D'Anna has been booked into county jail for "655(B) Harbor and Navigation Code Boating Under the Influence (BUI), 656.1 Harbors and Navigation Code Hit and Run, and 655(C) Harbors and Navigation Code Operating Vessel with BAC Over .08," per the Port of San Diego Public Safety. The USS Midway is an aircraft carrier that joined the Navy's fleet in September 1945, missing World War II by one week, per the USS Midway site. It is named after the Second World War's Battle of Midway in 1942 between U.S. and Japanese naval forces in the Pacific. It was decommissioned in 1992, making it the 20th century's longest-serving aircraft carrier. It was turned into a museum in 2004. It now hosts over 700 events a year, and serves as an educational site for visitors. What People Are Saying Jagjit Bhambra, a Navy veteran speaking with ABC10, said: "I think we need to examine who was the captain of the little boat, why was he so close, how he did not notice such a massive ship in front of him." Mary Bhambra, Jagjit Bhambra's wife, told ABC10: "It's a famous ship. Maybe a fence around it or something like that, a barrier so the ship can be guarded and a lookout maybe for approaching hazards." What Happens Next If convicted of Boating Under the Influence, D'Anna could face a maximum of six months in prison and up to $1,000 in fines.
The Province
01-07-2025
- General
- The Province
Did you spot a submarine in Vancouver waters? It's here for Fleet Week
Ship tours and boat rides and other family fun come to the North Shore on Canada Day and the following weekend The HMCS Corner Brook docks in North Vancouver on Monday. Photo by Arlen Redekop / PNG It's Fleet Week in North Vancouver. This advertisement has not loaded yet, but your article continues below. THIS CONTENT IS RESERVED FOR SUBSCRIBERS ONLY Subscribe now to read the latest news in your city and across Canada. Exclusive articles by top sports columnists Patrick Johnston, Ben Kuzma, J.J. Abrams and others. Plus, Canucks Report, Sports and Headline News newsletters and events. Unlimited online access to The Province and 15 news sites with one account. The Province ePaper, an electronic replica of the print edition to view on any device, share and comment on. Daily puzzles and comics, including the New York Times Crossword. Support local journalism. SUBSCRIBE TO UNLOCK MORE ARTICLES Subscribe now to read the latest news in your city and across Canada. Exclusive articles by top sports columnists Patrick Johnston, Ben Kuzma, J.J. Abrams and others. Plus, Canucks Report, Sports and Headline News newsletters and events. Unlimited online access to The Province and 15 news sites with one account. The Province ePaper, an electronic replica of the print edition to view on any device, share and comment on. Daily puzzles and comics, including the New York Times Crossword. Support local journalism. REGISTER / SIGN IN TO UNLOCK MORE ARTICLES Create an account or sign in to continue with your reading experience. Access articles from across Canada with one account. Share your thoughts and join the conversation in the comments. Enjoy additional articles per month. Get email updates from your favourite authors. THIS ARTICLE IS FREE TO READ REGISTER TO UNLOCK. Create an account or sign in to continue with your reading experience. Access articles from across Canada with one account Share your thoughts and join the conversation in the comments Enjoy additional articles per month Get email updates from your favourite authors The Royal Canadian Navy has gathered its sailors, ships and even a submarine — which was spotted plying the waters around Vancouver over the past day — for a Canada Day celebration of what it has to offer and how it works to protect our waters and citizens. Starting on Tuesday, naval personnel will be offering tours of the frigate HMCS Regina and rides aboard a rigid-hulled inflatable boat in Burrard Inlet. After Canada Day, the tours and rides resume on Friday, Saturday and Sunday, July 4 to 6. The navy is asking that those planning a visit go to Eventbrite and reserve a free time-slot. Ship tours are available noon to 5 p.m. on Tuesday, 4 to 8 p.m. Friday, noon to 8 p.m. Saturday, and noon to 5 p.m. Sunday. The boat rides are already sold out, while ship tours are all booked on Canada Day and the weekend slots are filling fast. This advertisement has not loaded yet, but your article continues below. The Royal Canadian Navy's Naden Band will perform at various times throughout each day of Fleet Week, and there will be interactive displays and a Canada Day event hosted by the Lions Gate Rotary Club. All the action is at the Shipyards and Burrard Dry Dock Pier, 15 Wallace Mews in North Vancouver. There is limited parking, so visitors are encouraged to consider taking the SeaBus. Here are some more photos from Fleet Week preparations: HMCS Corner Brook docks at Burrard Dry Dock Pier in North Vancouver on June 30, 2025. Photo by Arlen Redekop / PNG HMCS Regina arrives for Fleet Week at Burrard Dry Dock Pier in North Vancouver on June 30, 2025. Photo by Arlen Redekop / PNG A crew loads supplies onto the HMCS Regina during Vancouver Fleet Week at Burrard Dry Dock Pier in North Vancouver on June 30, 2025. Photo by Arlen Redekop / PNG HMCS Max Bernays, a new arctic and offshore patrol ship, prepares to dock in North Vancouver on June 30, 2025. Photo by Arlen Redekop / PNG HMCS Max Bernays prepares to dock in North Vancouver on June 30, 2025. Photo by Arlen Redekop / PNG Master Sailor Tristan Harris, originally from Harrison Hot Springs, chats with civilians during Vancouver Fleet Week at Burrard Dry Dock Pier in North Vancouver on June 30, 2025. Photo by Arlen Redekop / PNG jruttle@ Read More Vancouver Canucks World Vancouver Canucks Vancouver Canucks World
Vancouver Sun
30-06-2025
- Entertainment
- Vancouver Sun
Did you spot a submarine in Vancouver waters? It's here for Fleet Week
It's Fleet Week in North Vancouver. The Royal Canadian Navy has gathered its sailors, ships and even a submarine — which was spotted plying the waters around Vancouver over the past day — for a Canada Day celebration of what it has to offer and how it works to protect our waters and citizens. Starting on Tuesday, naval personnel will be offering tours of the frigate HMCS Regina and rides aboard a rigid-hulled inflatable boat in Burrard Inlet. After Canada Day, the tours and rides resume on Friday, Saturday and Sunday, July 4 to 6. The navy is asking that those planning a visit go to Eventbrite and reserve a free time-slot. Ship tours are available noon to 5 p.m. on Tuesday, 4 to 8 p.m. Friday, noon to 8 p.m. Saturday, and noon to 5 p.m. Sunday. Discover the best of B.C.'s recipes, restaurants and wine. By signing up you consent to receive the above newsletter from Postmedia Network Inc. A welcome email is on its way. If you don't see it, please check your junk folder. The next issue of West Coast Table will soon be in your inbox. Please try again Interested in more newsletters? Browse here. The boat rides are already sold out, while ship tours are all booked on Canada Day and the weekend slots are filling fast. The Royal Canadian Navy's Naden Band will perform at various times throughout each day of Fleet Week, and there will be interactive displays and a Canada Day event hosted by the Lions Gate Rotary Club. All the action is at the Shipyards and Burrard Dry Dock Pier, 15 Wallace Mews in North Vancouver. There is limited parking, so visitors are encouraged to consider taking the SeaBus. jruttle@
