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Footage of the French embassy on fire in Ougadougou, Burkina Faso.
A US Navy sailor was found not guilty on Friday of starting a fire that resulted in the complete destruction of the $1.2 billion USS Bonhomme Richard in 2020.
While the Navy alleged that the “disgruntled” sailor intentionally set the blaze, an investigation found the entire crew had been completely unprepared for a fire.
Seaman Ryan Sawyer Mays was cleared of aggravated arson and the wilful hazarding of a vessel by a US Navy court in San Diego, California. Speaking to reporters outside the court, Mays said that he was “so grateful that this is finally over.”
Navy prosecutors alleged that Mays, who was 19 at the time of the fire in 2020, was “disgruntled” after dropping out of Navy SEAL selection, and set cardboard boxes alight in a vehicle storage area aboard the amphibious assault ship. However, no physical evidence was found linking Mays to the fire.
The fire spread throughout the ship, which was docked in San Diego at the time for a $250 million upgrade. Temperatures in some parts of the vessel rose to 1,200 degrees Fahrenheit (649C), and the ship burned for four days.
Some 60 sailors were injured, and the USS Bonhomme Richard, which cost $1.2 billion to build in the late 1990s, was decommissioned and sold for scrap.
Despite the Navy’s attempts to pin the blame on Mays, an internal investigation completed last year found that three dozen officers aboard the ship could be considered responsible for the inferno. A report stated that “repeated failures” by an “inadequately prepared crew” led to an “ineffective fire response.”
These failures included lapses in training, poor communication, and the fact that “no member of the crew” knew the location of, or how to use, a fire control button. Even if the button had been pushed, the report continued, some 87% of all fire stations on board had faulty equipment or had not been inspected.
As a result, 28 people, including then-Pacific Fleet commander Vice Admiral Richard Brown, were formally punished by the Navy for the loss of the vessel.
While the Navy alleged that the “disgruntled” sailor intentionally set the blaze, an investigation found the entire crew had been completely unprepared for a fire.
Seaman Ryan Sawyer Mays was cleared of aggravated arson and the wilful hazarding of a vessel by a US Navy court in San Diego, California. Speaking to reporters outside the court, Mays said that he was “so grateful that this is finally over.”
Navy prosecutors alleged that Mays, who was 19 at the time of the fire in 2020, was “disgruntled” after dropping out of Navy SEAL selection, and set cardboard boxes alight in a vehicle storage area aboard the amphibious assault ship. However, no physical evidence was found linking Mays to the fire.
The fire spread throughout the ship, which was docked in San Diego at the time for a $250 million upgrade. Temperatures in some parts of the vessel rose to 1,200 degrees Fahrenheit (649C), and the ship burned for four days.
Some 60 sailors were injured, and the USS Bonhomme Richard, which cost $1.2 billion to build in the late 1990s, was decommissioned and sold for scrap.
Despite the Navy’s attempts to pin the blame on Mays, an internal investigation completed last year found that three dozen officers aboard the ship could be considered responsible for the inferno. A report stated that “repeated failures” by an “inadequately prepared crew” led to an “ineffective fire response.”
These failures included lapses in training, poor communication, and the fact that “no member of the crew” knew the location of, or how to use, a fire control button. Even if the button had been pushed, the report continued, some 87% of all fire stations on board had faulty equipment or had not been inspected.
As a result, 28 people, including then-Pacific Fleet commander Vice Admiral Richard Brown, were formally punished by the Navy for the loss of the vessel.
Yahya Saree, spokesperson for the #Yemen Armed Forces: We may come back again... so stay with us.
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German defense minister pledges more arms on surprise Ukraine visit
Christine Lambrecht promises modern air defenses, but no tanks for Kiev
German Defense Minister Christine Lambrecht made an unannounced visit to Ukraine on Saturday, where she vowed to provide more military aid in the coming days, including the long-promised Iris-T SLM ground-based air defense system.
“In a few days, we will deliver the very modern Iris-T air defense system,” she announced following a meeting with her Ukrainian counterpart, Aleksey Reznikov, in the Black Sea port city of Odessa.
Berlin initially promised in June to send Kiev at least one Iris-T unit for free.
Germany has sent over €743 million ($728 million) worth of arms to Ukraine, including multiple deliveries of self-propelled Gepard anti-aircraft guns and PzH 2000 howitzers, since the start of the conflict in late February.
Christine Lambrecht promises modern air defenses, but no tanks for Kiev
German Defense Minister Christine Lambrecht made an unannounced visit to Ukraine on Saturday, where she vowed to provide more military aid in the coming days, including the long-promised Iris-T SLM ground-based air defense system.
“In a few days, we will deliver the very modern Iris-T air defense system,” she announced following a meeting with her Ukrainian counterpart, Aleksey Reznikov, in the Black Sea port city of Odessa.
Berlin initially promised in June to send Kiev at least one Iris-T unit for free.
Germany has sent over €743 million ($728 million) worth of arms to Ukraine, including multiple deliveries of self-propelled Gepard anti-aircraft guns and PzH 2000 howitzers, since the start of the conflict in late February.
Norwegian Royal Navy Rear Adm. Solveig Krey & USEUCOM BG Edward Vaughan met in Oslo to discuss November's #Arctic Security Forces Roundtable
(Video ) Azerbaijani army allegedly executed Armenian prisoners.
The Armenian Ministry of Defense issued an appeal:
“At the moment, we cannot give any specific information about the place and time, now the relevant structures are studying the video.
As for the authenticity, we believe that there is no doubt.
#Armenia #Azerbaijan👇
The Armenian Ministry of Defense issued an appeal:
“At the moment, we cannot give any specific information about the place and time, now the relevant structures are studying the video.
As for the authenticity, we believe that there is no doubt.
#Armenia #Azerbaijan👇
At least four people have died as a result of attacks launched by the Ukrainian military against the city of Górlovka, in the #Donetsk People's Republic (DPR), declared the mayor, Iván Prijodko.
GCSP | Trends and Implications of Military #Robotics
Geneva Centre for Security Policy
Recent advances in mechanics and artificial intelligence (AI) have allowed engineers to develop unmanned military robots
https://www.gcsp.ch/trends-and-implications-of-military-robotics
Geneva Centre for Security Policy
Recent advances in mechanics and artificial intelligence (AI) have allowed engineers to develop unmanned military robots
https://www.gcsp.ch/trends-and-implications-of-military-robotics
www.gcsp.ch
GCSP | Trends and Implications of Military Robotics
Recent advances in mechanics and artificial intelligence (AI) have allowed engineers to develop unmanned military robots.
Islamic State militants in Borno, #Nigeria, carried out several attacks against both military and militiamen, during which several soldiers and one of the militia leaders were killed. Weapons with ammunition fell into the hands of jihadists, as well as a truck.
#Nigeria Minister of Defence, Maj.-Gen. Bashir Magashi (rtd), on Saturday, urged Nigerians to provide vital intelligence to support ongoing military operations in the country.
Magashi made the appeal in a message to mark Nigeria’s 62nd Independence anniversary.
In a statement by Mr Mohammad Abdulkadri, his media aide, the minister assured Nigerians that the military will not renege in defending the nation’s territorial integrity.
Magashi said that the independence anniversary should serve as a wake-up call for Nigerians to be united in the onerous task of building a secured, safer and virile nation.
Magashi made the appeal in a message to mark Nigeria’s 62nd Independence anniversary.
In a statement by Mr Mohammad Abdulkadri, his media aide, the minister assured Nigerians that the military will not renege in defending the nation’s territorial integrity.
Magashi said that the independence anniversary should serve as a wake-up call for Nigerians to be united in the onerous task of building a secured, safer and virile nation.
#USA Dem Rep Wants Illegal Immigrants To Join Military
Rep. Ruben Gallego (D., Ariz.) on Thursday introduced legislation that would permit illegal immigrants under the Deferred Action for Childhood Arrivals program to join the U.S. military.
"DACA recipients go to college, run successful businesses, and raise their families here in the U.S. But right now, they can't serve in the military," Gallego said after unveiling the bill. "My bill … fixes that so DACA recipients across the country can pursue their American Dream."
Rep. Ruben Gallego (D., Ariz.) on Thursday introduced legislation that would permit illegal immigrants under the Deferred Action for Childhood Arrivals program to join the U.S. military.
"DACA recipients go to college, run successful businesses, and raise their families here in the U.S. But right now, they can't serve in the military," Gallego said after unveiling the bill. "My bill … fixes that so DACA recipients across the country can pursue their American Dream."
#US - #Brazil Navy Conduct Bilateral Exercise
By US Naval Forces Southern Command / US 4th Fleet
The bilateral exercise between US and Brazilian forces focused on maritime security and strengthening maritime partnerships with partner nations.
“The bilateral exercise continued to demonstrate collaboration and interoperability between the United States and Brazil's Naval forces,” said Capt. Meger Chappell, deputy commodore of Destroyer Squadron (DESRON) 40.“We built on the lessons learned during UNITAS LXIII to further strengthen our ability to ensure maritime superiority in the region.”
By US Naval Forces Southern Command / US 4th Fleet
The bilateral exercise between US and Brazilian forces focused on maritime security and strengthening maritime partnerships with partner nations.
“The bilateral exercise continued to demonstrate collaboration and interoperability between the United States and Brazil's Naval forces,” said Capt. Meger Chappell, deputy commodore of Destroyer Squadron (DESRON) 40.“We built on the lessons learned during UNITAS LXIII to further strengthen our ability to ensure maritime superiority in the region.”