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Yahoo
03-06-2025
- Business
- Yahoo
The Navy's new recruiting commercial puts the ‘dirt wars' in the past
The Navy just dropped a new series of recruiting ads for its special operations jobs, and there are a few things you won't see in them. Sand. Uniforms in desert camo. Mountains. Trucks. Trees. On the surface, the ads invite a certain kind of young person to consider life as a special operator — a girl who saves a drowning child at a lake, a boy that makes the big play in a football game — but the real message is in the visual language used in the spots which suggests that the future sailors of Naval special operators will not be spending any of their time or missions on dry land. That's a message that would come as a surprise to the generation of Navy special operators from the post-9/11 wars, but it's at the heart of a major overhaul from the Navy's previous special ops recruiting drives. Recruiting for Naval special operations now covers six rates within its ranks — SEALs, aviation rescue swimmers, explosive ordnance disposal technicians (or EOD), hospital corpsmen, divers, and special warfare combat crewmen. The 'Spotlight' campaign (the name feels perhaps a bit off-key for sailors who call themselves 'quiet professionals,' but we'll leave that to the copywriters) features plenty of special ops-style action, but delivers a clear underlying message: expect to get wet. 'We are decisively moving away from a focus on dirt wars and are prioritizing our maritime mission,' said Capt. Jodie Cornell, a Naval Special Warfare spokesperson, told Task & Purpose. There's a helicopter hovering over water as a rescue swimmer drops in, wearing a full wetsuit and fins. There are EOD techs swimming amid undersea mines and divers welding on the drive shaft of a ship. There's a few shots of combat crewmen ripping over waves and there are Navy SEALs, in dramatic slow-motion, poking their heads and rifles up from beneath gloomy waters before moving through a village under the cover of darkness. The SEALs are the only sailors in the ad who set as much as a toe on dry land, raiding a building only after swimming ashore. It's a major break from the Navy's previous special ops recruiting campaign, which debuted in 2019 as 'Warrior Challenge.' That campaign arrived in an era when SEALS and EOD techs were coming up on the 20-year mark at the center of combat in Afghanistan, Iraq, and other landlocked battlefields — and the visuals matched that record. In that campaign's opening ad, EOD techs disarm IEDs buried on roads on a desert range. SEALs parachute into an urban compound. Even the combat crewmen manning the Navy's specialized assault boats are shown laying down fire on riverbanks rather than zooming across the open ocean. Those settings are gone in 'Spotlight.' At the heart of the shift is the Navy's refocus on the Indo-Pacific, where a future conflict would likely feature some version of U.S. forces fighting their way onto land from the sea — or just a whole lot of sustained naval combat. It's a major change from the Global War on Terrorism era, in which Navy SEALs and EOD techs spent entire careers in combat zones with no maritime ops. Of the five best-known battles involving SEALs from the 20 years of war — four gunfights in which SEALs were awarded Medals of Honor, and the raid by SEAL Team 6 that killed Osama Bin Laden — four were at least 1,000 miles from the nearest ocean in Afghanistan or Pakistan. Another SEAL, Petty Officer 2nd Class Michael Monsoor, was awarded the Medal of Honor for actions in Ramadi, Iraq — about 500 miles from open water. In other words, quick flights or convoys that begin and end in a FOB are gone. Though far from the headlines, Navy special ops returned to significant maritime operations in recent years. SEALs, delivered by combat crewmen, have been boarding and seizing ships operated by pirates and smugglers in the Red Sea as part of the Navy's ongoing campaign to beat back threats to commercial shipping from Houthi rebels. The message is the latest rebrand effort in military recruiting ads. The Army has been quietly pushing out online video shorts featuring infantry and special ops soldiers with far edgier messages than wide-scale ads of the last few years. A recent video for the 75th Ranger Regiment is labeled 'Embrace the struggle. Embrace the pain.' A video of basic training that has the urgency and dark music of Sicario. Last year, the Marines dropped a new series of commercials, swapped weapon and tech-heavy visuals for a greater focus on the kind of person who might want to join the service. Now that Navy special operations has joined the other services in their post-GWOT recruiting rebrand, their message can probably be summed up as: Get out of the dirt and back in the water. Navy SEAL Team 6 operator will be the military's new top enlisted leader Veterans receiving disability payments might have been underpaid, IG finds Guam barracks conditions are 'baffling,' Navy admiral says in email Navy fires admiral in charge of unmanned systems office after investigation The Pentagon wants troops to change duty stations less often
Yahoo
24-05-2025
- General
- Yahoo
Rededication ceremony at Boston's Memorial Park honors fallen heroes
Ahead of Memorial Day, Massachusetts Fallen Heroes held its 10th annual rededication ceremony for the Massachusetts Fallen Heroes Memorial that stands in the heart of Boston's Seaport District at Memorial Park. This year, one more name was added to the glass panels that display the names of the 332 Massachusetts service members who have died since the Global War on Terrorism. The name belonged to SSG. Jonathan Maine of the U.S. Army, who passed away on June 12, 2024, in Plymouth. The 26-year-old passed away after a battle with cancer, according to his obituary. 'Names etched here stand for something greater than themselves, an unwavering commitment to duty, to country, and to all the values that we hold dear,' said Brigadier General Richard Cipro of the U.S. Army. He was one of many speakers during Saturday's ceremony. It also included a grand display of respect and honor for the fallen military personnel and their family through cannon fire as well as a 21-gun salute provided by the Massachusetts Army National Guard 101st Field Artillery, the landing of a UH60 Black Hawk helicopter, a performance by the 215th Army Band, and a ceremonial wreath laying. 'I just pray. We pray every day that enough with the wars. Enough. We need to not lose anymore because the pain lasts for a lifetime,' explained Shaquella Butler, who lost five family members who served in all branches of the military. Gold Star Families like Butler had the opportunity to place yellow roses at the memorial site to remember loved ones lost. 'A responsibility we have as American people is to continue to move forward and be there for those families and support them however they need,' said Tyler Vargas-Andrews, a retired U.S. Marine who survived the 2021 Abbey Gate suicide bombing in Kabul, Afghanistan, that killed 13 U.S. service members. 'I continue to live my life in a way that I think my friends who aren't here anymore, my friends who were killed next to me, would want to live their lives if they were still here,' Vargas-Andrew added. Saturday's rededication ceremony was the final event of Patriot Week in Boston leading into Memorial Day. Events were held from May 17- May 24 for those who gave the ultimate sacrifice since the September 11th terrorist attacks. To learn more, visit their website here: This is a developing story. Check back for updates as more information becomes available. Download the FREE Boston 25 News app for breaking news alerts. Follow Boston 25 News on Facebook and Twitter. | Watch Boston 25 News NOW
Yahoo
23-05-2025
- General
- Yahoo
Memorial Day 2025: Parades, ceremonies in Seacoast NH and southern Maine are listed here
Memorial Day is Monday, May 26. Here is a roundup of parades and observances planned in communities in Seacoast New Hampshire and southern York County, Maine. If your town has an event you would like to see listed, email news@ The Woodman Museum invites all to its ceremony on Monday, May 26, from 10:30 a.m. to 2 p.m. The event begins at the museum, where guides will lead guests on a solemn walk to Pine Hill Cemetery for a Color Guard presentation, a performance of the national anthem, wreath-laying, a moment of silence, and a rendition of taps. On Monday, May 26, at 10 a.m. there will be a remembrance ceremony at Memorial Park on Main Street with special guest speakers, musical tributes, laying of the wreath at Memorial Park and more. Parade is Monday, May 26 at 10 a.m., starting at 67 Railroad Ave. This year's parade will be led by grand marshal Arthur Baillargeon, a 96-year-old local veteran who has spent his life living in Exeter. The parade traditionally kicks off at Swasey Parkway at 10 a.m., and winds along Front Street to Gale Park, with guest speakers and a flag ceremony. The American Legion Post 35 of the Hamptons invites the public to attend its observances on Monday, May 26. Ceremonies are at 8 a.m. at the Hampton Beach Marine Memorial; 9 a.m. in Hampton Falls at Weare Common; 10 a.m. North Hampton parade, followed by a gathering at the North Hampton School; and 11:30 a.m., parade through Hampton, followed by services at High Street Cemetery. This year's guest speaker is retired Marine Corps Chief Warrant Officer Four Anthony Martino, who served nearly 25 years conducting intelligence operations and special missions during the Global War on Terrorism. On Friday, May 23, at 11 a.m., the annual wreath-laying ceremony will be held in Prescott Park by the anchor sculpture. The ceremony includes a musical performance by the Portsmouth Middle School ensemble and a wreath-laying on the Piscataqua River to honor those service members lost at sea. This event will be rain or shine. On Monday, May 26, at 10 a.m., the USS Albacore Submarine Memorial Park will host its annual Memorial Day ceremony. At 1 p.m., the city will host a brief ceremony at South Cemetery on South Street. In the event of rain, this ceremony will be held in City Hall council chambers at 1 Junkins Ave. The Rochester Veterans Council will host a parade on Monday, May 26, starting at 10:30 a.m. at Holy Rosary Church on North Main Street, traveling to the Arched Bridge over the Cocheco River, where a brief stop will be made for a wreath memorial service. The parade will continue down North Main Street, passing through downtown, onto South Main Street, concluding just beyond the Rochester Common for ceremonies at the Field of Honor. More: Flags of Honor returning to Rochester for Memorial Day weekend 2025 Services will take place at cemeteries across the city Monday, May 26: Forest Glade Cemetery at 9:15 a.m., Greek Orthodox Cemetery at 9:30 a.m., Mt. Calvary Cemetery at 9:45 a.m., Holy Trinity Cemetery at 10:15 a.m., and Tri-City Covenant Church Cemetery at 10:25 a.m. A parade will gather at the American Legion parking lot at 11 a.m. and step off at 11:30 a.m. Brief ceremonies will be held at the Veterans Memorial on Main Street and the Berwick/Somersworth Bridge. Ceremony and parade will be held Sunday, May 25. Events begin at 9 a.m. at the Smithtown Monument in front of Trinity Church, presented by Seabrook's American Legion Post 70. Following the ceremony, the parade will step off from the Town Hall parking lot, proceeding across to Walton Road, then winding through Washington Street, Route 286, and South Main Street before concluding at Rand Church. Parade and ceremony will be held Monday, May 26 at the Veterans Memorial Garden in Stratham Hill Park. The parade will begin at 1:30 p.m., followed by a ceremony at approximately 1:45 p.m. Stratham residents, local sports teams, civic organizations, extracurricular groups, and antique car owners are invited to participate in the procession. This year's guest speaker is Lt. Col. Travis Harvey, commander of the 64th Air Refueling Squadron, Pease Air National Guard Base. The Webber-LeFebre Post 74 of the American Legion will lead a full day of observances on May 26. The day will start with visits to local memorials and cemeteries, beginning at 7 a.m. An assembly, complete with a concert by Kennebunk's high school and middle school bands, will take place at the town hall at 1 Summer Street at 1:30 p.m. The parade will also form at this time and step off from the town hall at 2 p.m. The procession will march south on Main Street, continue briefly onto High Street, turn left onto the short stretch of Friend Street, turn left again onto York Street, and return north to Main Street. The Kennebunkport parade takes place Monday May 26, at 9:30 a.m. in Dock Square. The parade will proceed through Dock Square, continue along Western Avenue, turn around at the intersection of Post Road and Beach Avenue, and head back to Dock Square. The Kittery/Eliot VFW Post 9394 will be hosting a ceremony at the Orchard Grove Cemetery, beginning at 9:30 a.m. on Monday, May 26. The ceremony will feature local speakers. The parade on Monday, May 26, will begin ay 8:30 a.m. in front of the Police Department on Main Street, move past Cumberland Farms and turn onto Market Street. It will then continue onto Wells Street (Route 9) where a wreath ceremony will take place on the bridge before going north onto High Street (Route 4) to the cemetery on Lebanon Road. After a ceremony, the parade will come back to the downtown area and stop at the memorial at Wells and Main streets where an additional remembrance ceremony will occur. Wells will hold its parade on Monday, May 26, at 9 a.m. The parade will begin at Wells High School at 200 Sanford Road, will proceed east to Post Road, and will continue south to Ocean View Cemetery, where a brief ceremony will be held. The parade will feature local veterans, school bands, scout troops, and civic organizations. The York Committee for Veterans Affairs will host its annual parade on May 26 at 10 a.m. The parade will begin at St. Christopher's Catholic Church on Route 1A and will proceed through town to the First Parish Cemetery at 180 York Street, where a ceremony with guest speakers will take place. This article originally appeared on Portsmouth Herald: Memorial Day 2025: Parades, ceremonies in Seacoast NH and Maine
Miami Herald
19-05-2025
- Health
- Miami Herald
Tharimmune Appoints Renowned Counter-Terrorism and Critical Infrastructure Expert James Gordon Liddy (CDR US Navy SEAL (Ret)) as Key Strategic Advisor Against Weaponized Fentanyl and Other High-Potency Opioids Following Positive FDA Feedback
BRIDGEWATER, NJ / ACCESS Newswire / May 19, 2025 / Tharimmune, Inc. (Nasdaq:THAR), a clinical-stage biopharmaceutical company focused on developing innovative therapeutics, today announced the appointment of James Gordon Liddy (CDR US Navy SEAL (Ret)) as a strategic advisor. Mr. Liddy, an internationally recognized expert on counterterrorism and critical infrastructure protection, will provide invaluable guidance as Tharimmune advances the development of TH104, its lead program for temporary prophylaxis against respiratory and/or central nervous system depression in military personnel and chemical incident responders exposed to high-potency opioids, including potential weaponized agents like fentanyl. Mr. Liddy brings a distinguished career and unparalleled expertise in national security and preparedness to Tharimmune. As the Senior Advisor to the Director for Strategy, Policy and Initiatives for the Office of the Assistant Secretary of Defense for Special Operations and Low Intensity Conflict, and previously the Chief of Plans and Policy for the United States Special Operations Command's Washington Office, he played a pivotal role in designing and coordinating policy, operational plans, and strategic initiatives for the Global War on Terrorism. His experience as a member of a highly classified national security program further underscores his deep understanding of the threats facing the nation. Notably, CDR Liddy's tenure as the Combating Terrorism and Special Operations Officer for the Chief of Naval Operations saw him as the principal architect for the Navy's Anti-Terrorism Force Protection Plan and the leader of the Navy's elite Antiterrorism Assessment Team (Red Cell). He also spearheaded the creation of DoD's Anti-terrorism and Force Protection Plan DoD Directive 20012.H, demonstrating his capability to develop and implement critical protective measures at the highest levels of government. Tharimmune recently announced positive feedback from the U.S. Food and Drug Administration (FDA) regarding the advancement of TH104 for the prophylaxis indication against ultrapotent opioid exposure. The FDA indicated that no additional clinical trials appear to be necessary prior to a 505(b)(2) New Drug Application (NDA) submission, allowing Tharimmune to leverage existing data and focus on this critical unmet need for military personnel and first responders. "We are honored to welcome James Gordon Liddy to our team as a strategic advisor," said Vincent LoPriore, Executive Chairman of Tharimmune. "His extensive background in counter-terrorism, critical infrastructure protection, and the development of national security strategies aligns perfectly with our mission to advance TH104 as a crucial medical countermeasure against the threat of weaponized opioids. Mr. Liddy's insights and guidance will be invaluable as we work to bring this potentially life-saving prophylaxis to those on the front lines." Mr. Liddy's deep expertise in threat assessment, preparedness, and response planning will provide Tharimmune with unique strategic perspectives as the company navigates the development and potential deployment of TH104 within national security frameworks. His understanding of the operational environments faced by military personnel and chemical incident responders, as well as the critical need for effective countermeasures, will be instrumental in shaping Tharimmune's approach. "I am impressed with Tharimmune's commitment to addressing the serious national security threat posed by high-potency opioids, including weaponized fentanyl," said James Gordon Liddy. "The potential of TH104 to provide a temporary prophylactic solution is significant. I look forward to contributing my experience to help guide Tharimmune's strategy and accelerate the availability of this important medical countermeasure to protect our servicemen and women and first responders." Mr. Liddy holds a Masters Degree from the John Hopkins University School of Advanced International Studies (SAIS) and has completed the Information Operations Curriculum at the National Defense University. He is also a Doctoral student in Complex Emergency and Disaster Management at Tulane University, with a Graduate CBRNE sub-specialty curriculum from the Uniformed Services Medical School, Bethesda MD. He is also the co-author of the New York Times bestseller, FIGHT BACK, Tackling Terrorism Liddy Style. About Tharimmune, Inc. Tharimmune is a clinical-stage biotechnology company developing a diverse portfolio of therapeutic candidates in immunology, inflammation and oncology. Its lead clinical asset, TH104, is being developed for a specific indication via a 505(b)2 pathway for respiratory and/or nervous system depression in military personnel and chemical incident responders who may encounter environments contaminated with high-potency opioids. The expanded pipeline includes other indications for TH104, such as chronic pruritus in primary biliary cholangitis and TH023, a new approach to treating autoimmune diseases along with an early-stage multispecific biologic platform targeting unique epitopes against multiple solid tumors through its proprietary EpiClick™ Technology. The Company has a license agreement with OmniAb, Inc. to access their antibody discovery technology for targeting specified disease markers. Tharimmune continues to position itself as a leader in patient-centered innovation while working to deliver long-term value for shareholders. For more information, visit: Forward Looking Statements Certain statements in this press release are forward-looking within the meaning of the Private Securities Litigation Reform Act of 1995. All statements, other than statements of historical facts, contained in this press release, including statements regarding the timing and design of Tharimmune's future Phase 2 trial, Tharimmune's strategy, future operations, future financial position, projected costs, prospects, plans and objectives of management, are forward-looking statements. The words "anticipate," "believe," "continue," "could," "depends," "estimate," "expect," "intend," "may," "ongoing," "plan," "potential," "predict," "project," "target," "should," "will," "would," and similar expressions are intended to identify forward-looking statements, although not all forward-looking statements contain these identifying words. The Company may not actually achieve the plans, intentions, or expectations disclosed in these forward-looking statements, and you should not place undue reliance on these forward-looking statements. Actual results or events could differ materially from the plans, intentions and expectations disclosed in these forward-looking statements. Factors that may cause such differences, include, but are not limited to, those discussed under Risk Factors set forth in our Annual Report on Form 10-K for the year ended December 31, 2024 and other periodic reports filed by the Company from time to time with the Securities and Exchange Commission. In addition, the forward-looking statements included in this press release represent the Company's views as of the date of this release. Subsequent events and developments may cause the Company's views to change; however, the Company does not undertake and specifically disclaims any obligation to update or revise any forward-looking statements to reflect new information, future events or circumstances or to reflect the occurrences of unanticipated events, except as may be required by applicable law. These forward-looking statements should not be relied upon as representing the Company's views as of any date subsequent to the date of this release. Contacts Tharimmune, Alliance Advisors IRTirth T. Pateltpatel@ SOURCE: Tharimmune Inc.
Yahoo
19-05-2025
- Sport
- Yahoo
Volunteers needed for southeast Idaho's ‘Field of Heroes' memorial that honors U.S. military members
The Field of Heroes memorializes the U.S. veterans who died while serving in the military during the Global War on Terrorism that was initiated after the Sept. 11, 2001, terrorist attacks. The annual event takes place at Century High School in Pocatello. (Photo courtesy of Bannock County) Organizers are seeking volunteers to help set up and tear down the 21st annual 'Field of Heroes' Memorial Day weekend event at Century High School in Pocatello. The Field of Heroes memorializes the U.S. veterans who died while serving in the military during the Global War on Terrorism that was initiated after the Sept. 11, 2001, terrorist attacks. 'This event means so much to our community because it's a beautiful, solemn reminder of the price families have paid to protect our freedom. We honor the lives of our fallen brothers and sisters, and thank them for their sacrifice,' said Bannock County Veteran Services Coordinator and event organizer Melissa Hartman, in a press release. This year, volunteers placed 7,064 markers in the field to represent each service member who died in the wars in Iraq and Afghanistan, according to the press release. An additional 97 markers will represent the service members with an Idaho connection who have died since Sept. 11, 2001, the press release said. Volunteers are needed to help set up the field on May 19 through 22 and clean up on Tuesday, May 27. Volunteers are encouraged to arrive at 8 a.m. at Century High's soccer field, 7801 Diamond Back Drive. A dedication ceremony will begin at 10 a.m. Friday. The field will then be open to the public 24 hours a day until the closing ceremony at 5:30 p.m. Monday. The annual Run to Remember is scheduled for 10 a.m. Saturday, May 24, at Century High School's track. Those interested can register at the track at 9 a.m. for a $10 donation to support the memorial. The first participants to register will receive a free T-shirt and a goodie bag while supplies last, the press release said. Meals will be prepared at the Coca-Cola trailer on Saturday and Monday. For a complete list of sponsors of the event, go to Friday, May 23 10:00 a.m. – Dedication Ceremony 6:00 p.m. – Youth Ceremony 7:00 p.m. – Flag Folding Ceremony Saturday, May 24 9:00 a.m. – Run to Remember 12-2:00 p.m. – Children's Activities 2:00 p.m. – USO Show 3:30 p.m. – Stasia Acrobats Sunday, May 25 6:00 p.m. – Special Musical Event with Shawn Barnby 8:00 p.m. – Silent Wounds Candlelight Vigil Monday, May 26 1:00 p.m. – 'Retire with Respect' Flag Retirement Ceremony (POW*MIA Awareness Association) 5:15 p.m. – Thunder Run Tribute 5:30 p.m. – Closing Ceremony SUBSCRIBE: GET THE MORNING HEADLINES DELIVERED TO YOUR INBOX
