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Winnipeg Free Press
11 hours ago
- Politics
- Winnipeg Free Press
A look at Al Udeid Air Base, the US military site that Iran attacked
WASHINGTON (AP) — Iran retaliated Monday for the U.S. attacks on its nuclear sites by targeting Al Udeid Air Base, a sprawling desert facility in Qatar that serves as a main regional military hub for American forces. A U.S. defense official says no casualties have been reported. As of this month, the U.S. military had about 40,000 service members in the Middle East, according to a U.S. official. Many of them are on ships at sea as part of a bolstering of forces as the conflict escalated between Israel and Iran, according to the Washington-based Council on Foreign Relations research and policy center. Bases in the Middle East have been on heightened alert and taking additional security precautions in anticipation of potential strikes from Iran, while the Pentagon has shifted military aircraft and warships into and around the region during the conflict. The U.S. has military sites spread across the region, including in Qatar, Bahrain, Iraq, Israel, Egypt, Jordan, Kuwait, Saudi Arabia, Syria and the United Arab Emirates. Here's a look at Al Udeid Air Base in Qatar: Al Udeid hosts thousands of service members The sprawling facility hosts thousands of U.S. service members and served as a major staging ground for the wars in Afghanistan and Iraq. At the height of both, Al Udeid housed some 10,000 U.S. troops, and that number dropped to about 8,000 as of 2022. The forward headquarters of the U.S. military's Central Command, Al Udeid is built on a flat stretch of desert about 20 miles (30 kilometers) southwest of Qatar's capital, Doha. Over two decades, the gas-rich Gulf country has spent some $8 billion in developing the base, once considered so sensitive that American military officers would say only that it was somewhere 'in southwest Asia.' Trump has visited Al Udeid Trump visited the air base during a trip to the region last month. It was the first time a sitting U.S. president had traveled to the installation in more than 20 years. Al Udeid cleared its tarmacs Last week, ahead of the U.S. strikes on Iranian nuclear facilities, Al Udeid saw many of the transport planes, fighter jets and drones typically on its tarmac dispersed. In a June 18 satellite photo taken by Planet Labs PBC and analyzed by The Associated Press, the air base's tarmac had emptied. The U.S. military has not acknowledged the change, which came after ships off the U.S. Navy's 5th Fleet base in Bahrain also had dispersed. That's typically a military strategy to ensure your fighting ships and planes aren't destroyed in case of an attack. ___ Kinnard reported from Chapin, South Carolina, and can be reached at
Yahoo
13-06-2025
- Entertainment
- Yahoo
He Spent Months Planning the Perfect Proposal at Rockefeller Center. He 'Delivered' the Romance, She Says (Exclusive)
Texas native Barrington Dave secretly taught his girlfriend Kennedy Kinnard to ice skate for weeks to pull off a surprise Rockefeller Center proposal that went viral on TikTok Inspired by Kennedy's dream of visiting New York, Dave battled rain, nerves, and a made-up event to create a movie-worthy moment The couple, who met at a 2021 wedding, are now planning a 2026 ceremony blending New York elegance with southern charm — a nod to their romantic, storybook journeyTexas native Barrington Dave went to great lengths to orchestrate a surprise proposal for his girlfriend Kennedy Kinnard at the iconic Rockefeller Center ice rink in New York City. The carefully planned moment, which went viral on TikTok, shows Dave teaching Kinnard how to ice skate in the weeks leading up to the big moment. Dave's inspiration for the proposal came when Kinnard expressed a desire to visit New York City. 'I was looking for inspiration on TikTok,' Dave exclusively tells PEOPLE. 'I saw the Rockefeller tree and I thought 'Oh that would be perfect.' ' He knew he wanted to propose by the end of 2024, and when Kinnard mentioned wanting to visit New York, he saw an opportunity to create a memorable proposal. Knowing that ice skating would be a crucial element of his plan, Dave took Kinnard skating near her law school to ensure she could maintain her balance on the ice. After a few sessions, Dave booked the trip and began to plan the big moment. On the day of the proposal, Dave faced several challenges, including rainy weather and Kinnard's concerns about an imaginary event that he had fabricated as a cover. 'The biggest thing was the weather being rainy and cold,' Dave explains. 'Kennedy just got her hair done, and I was like, she's not gonna get her hair wet.' Despite the obstacles, he managed to get Kinnard onto the ice. As the rink cleared, Beyoncé's song "Dangerously in Love" began to play. 'At first I thought it was a joke,' Kinnard tells PEOPLE. 'I don't even know why I said, 'Are you joking? Like, what's going on?' I just remember he started talking, and I was making sure I didn't fall and that's when the screaming started.' The proposal video, which Dave initially shared for friends and family, unexpectedly went viral on TikTok. The couple was overwhelmed by the positive response from viewers around the world. 'There have been so many kind words of people saying how it puts a smile on their face,' Kinnard says. For Kinnard, the proposal was a dream come true. 'He listens to me really, because I would be like, 'Women love romance and in this day and age there's not that much romance,' ' she continues. 'And so to have someone who listened and heard like, 'I want a romantic proposal. I want romance.' He delivered. Romance exists.' Never miss a story — sign up for to stay up-to-date on the best of what PEOPLE has to offer, from celebrity news to compelling human interest stories. Dave and Kinnard's love story first began at a wedding in 2021. Dave, who was smitten from the moment he saw Kinnard, introduced himself to her and her mother at the event. Their relationship quickly blossomed with Dave officially asking Kinnard to be his girlfriend on January 7, 2022. As they look toward their future, the couple is planning a wedding for late 2026. Kinnard has always been fascinated by New York City and iconic figures like Jacqueline Kennedy. She hopes to incorporate her refined taste and elegance into the Texas setting. 'I want the wedding to give the vibe of The Kennedys — very old New York with a little southern charm.' Read the original article on People
NBC Sports
12-02-2025
- Sport
- NBC Sports
Eagles OL Darian Kinnard won his third consecutive Super Bowl
The Chiefs weren't able to three-peat, but one of their former players was. Eagles offensive lineman Darian Kinnard won his third consecutive Super Bowl ring. Kinnard played in none of the three Super Bowls as he was inactive for two, including Sunday's game, and on the practice squad for the other. But he still took part in the celebrations and won the rings. The Chiefs made Kinnard a fifth-round pick in 2022. He played in one game as a rookie and then spent 2023 on the Chiefs' practice squad, seeing no action. He signed a futures contract with the Eagles last January and played two games with one start — the Week 18 win over the Giants — this season. The Eagles made Kinnard inactive for 14 regular-season games and all four postseason games. Former Pro Bowl linebacker Ken Norton Jr. also won three consecutive Super Bowls, winning back-to-back to with the Cowboys in 1992 and 1993 and then going to the 49ers, where he won a third consecutive. Kinnard, though, won his three in a row in his first three seasons. Norton's career began in 1988. Kinnard told Paul Schwartz of The New York Post that he keeps his Super Bowl rings in a safety deposit box. 'I guess I can say I'm kind of spoiled when it comes to that,' Kinnard told Schwartz.
Fox News
10-02-2025
- Sport
- Fox News
Eagles lineman wins 3rd consecutive Super Bowl title
The Kansas City Chiefs failed to capture their third consecutive Super Bowl title on Sunday, but there was one player that added a ring to his hand for the third straight time. Philadelphia Eagles offensive lineman Darian Kinnard was the one who hit the jackpot. He served as the backup to tackle Lane Johnson, and with the team's Super Bowl LIX win, Kinnard won his third consecutive ring. Kinnard spent the last two seasons with the Chiefs and earned rings from their Super Bowl wins in 2022 and 2023. With the Eagles' win, he became the second player in NFL history to win three straight Super Bowl titles. The other was former linebacker Ken Norton Jr., according to On3 Sports. Norton played during the Dallas Cowboys' back-to-back title reign in the 1992 and 1993 seasons, then won his third with the San Francisco 49ers in 1994. The lineman talked to the New York Post before his pursuit of another ring. Kinnard said he was "spoiled" when it came to his winning ways. Kinnard, 25, was a standout offensive lineman at Kentucky before he decided to turn pro. The Chiefs selected him in the fifth round of the 2022 NFL Draft. He made one appearance for the Chiefs in his rookie season and none in his sophomore season. Kinnard was assigned to the Chiefs' practice squad during the 2023 season, and the Eagles signed him on Feb. 20, 2024. The Eagles defeated the Chiefs 40-22 to win the franchise's second Super Bowl title. Follow Fox News Digital's sports coverage on X, and subscribe to the Fox News Sports Huddle newsletter.
Yahoo
06-02-2025
- Sport
- Yahoo
Youngstown born NFL player could win 3rd Super Bowl ring in a row
YOUNGSTOWN, Ohio (WKBN)- An NFL offensive lineman could win his third Super Bowl ring in a row on Sunday. Darian Kinnard could achieve this with two different teams who happen to be competing against each other on Sunday. Kinnard, 25, is an offensive tackle for the Philadelphia Eagles. He won championship rings with the opposing team this weekend: the Kansas City Chiefs. Kinnard was born in Youngstown and graduated from Saint Ignatius High School in Cleveland. He then played college football at the University of Kentucky and was selected by the Chiefs with the 145th pick in the fifth round of the 2022 NFL Draft. Kinnard won a Super Bowl with the Chiefs in 2023. In 2024, he won a championship ring as a member of the Chiefs practice squad. Kinnard signed with the Eagles last offseason. Will Kinnard win his third ring in a row this weekend? It remains to be seen. Kinnard hopes to be the first NFL player since Ken Norton Jr. to win Super Bowl championships in three consecutive seasons for two different teams. Norton Jr. won two Super Bowls as a member of the Dallas Cowboys and one with the San Francisco 49ers in the 1990s. WKBN compiled a list of all the NFL Super Bowl players who were born in the Youngstown, Ohio area. Chad Krispinky also spoke with Cardinal Mooney graduate and safeties coach Donald D'Alesio for the Chiefs ahead of the highly anticipated game. The kick-off of Super Bowl LIX between the Kansas City Chiefs and Philadelphia Eagles is at 6:30 p.m. Sunday, February 9 on Fox Youngstown (WYFX). Copyright 2025 Nexstar Media, Inc. All rights reserved. This material may not be published, broadcast, rewritten, or redistributed.
