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6 days ago
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Minute with the Commander: Memorial Day
PORTSMOUTH, Va. (WAVY) — Memorial Day is a holiday that every American can get behind. It's a day to remember those who gave their lives to preserve our freedom, from the American Revolution to the deserts of Iraq and Afghanistan. We remember it by spending a Minute with the Commander. Each month here on WAVY-TV 10, Admiral Daryl Caudle, commander of U.S. Fleet Forces Command will address a different topic important to our military community. This month we reflected on the importance of Memorial Day. Copyright 2025 Nexstar Media, Inc. All rights reserved. This material may not be published, broadcast, rewritten, or redistributed.
Yahoo
22-04-2025
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USS Minneapolis-St. Paul makes several drug busts in Caribbean Sea
The Brief The USS Minneapolis-St. Paul made multiple alleged drug busts in the Caribbean Sea within a 72-hour span. Almost 1,500 pounds of cocaine, worth nearly $10 million, were confiscated during the bust. About 2,500 pounds of marijuana, worth almost $3 million, were also confiscated. CARIBBEAN SEA (FOX 9) - The USS Minneapolis-St. Paul stopped two drug smuggling operations within a 72-hour span in the Caribbean Sea. What we know According to the U.S. Fleet Forces Command, the USS Minneapolis-St. Paul made two alleged drug busts in the Caribbean Sea, both within 72 hours. The vessels smuggling the drugs were taken out by a combination of air and surface operations, officials said. By the numbers In the busts, 1,278.9 pounds of cocaine, worth $9,463,860, and 2,480 pounds of marijuana, worth $2,807,360, were confiscated. What they're saying This was the USS Minneapolis-St. Paul was on her maiden deployment during the busts. "We train diligently and stand ready to execute interdiction missions at moment's notice, said Minneapolis-Saint Paul commanding officer Cmdr. Steven Fresse, "To be able to make an immediate impact so early on during our maiden deployment is a testament to the hard work and skills of the ship's crew." "The USS Minneapolis-Saint Paul executed their duties seamlessly in the combined effort to protect the homeland from illicit maritime trafficking." said Rear Adm. Carlos Sardiello, commander of U.S. Naval Forces Southern Command/U.S. 4th Fleet. "Working in coordination with the Coast Guard and our joint partners, we look forward to seeing continued measurable impact delivered by the professional and talented crew of the USS Minneapolis-Saint Paul across the region." The Source This report was written from a press release from the U.S. Fleet Forces Command.
Yahoo
22-03-2025
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Minute with the Commander: The USS Gravely
NORFOLK, Va. (WAVY) – When sailors from Norfolk deploy on a ship, it's usually across the Atlantic over to Europe, the Mediterranean or even the Red Sea. New operations are opening up a little closer to home, and Admiral Daryl Caudle explains why the Norfolk-based USS Gravely is heading not east, but south, and why a destroyer of 'the perfect class' is the ship to execute the mission. Each month here on WAVY-TV 10, Admiral Daryl Caudle, commander of U.S. Fleet Forces Command will address a different topic important to our military community. This month, he talked about the USS Gravely and how they are answering the call to the southern border. Copyright 2025 Nexstar Media, Inc. All rights reserved. This material may not be published, broadcast, rewritten, or redistributed.
