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Wednesday, May 16, 2012
Friday, April 6, 2012
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Airman Missing from Vietnam War Identified
The Department of Defense POW/Missing Personnel Office (DPMO) announced today that the remains of a serviceman, missing in action from the Vietnam War, have been identified and returned to his family for burial with full military honors.
Air Force Tech. Sgt. Allen J. Avery of Arlington, Mass., will be buried April 6 at Arlington National Cemetery. On April 6, 1972, six airmen were flying a combat search and rescue mission in their HH-53C Super Jolly Green Giant helicopter over Quang Tri Province in South Vietnam when they were hit by enemy ground fire and crashed.
In 1988, the Socialist Republic of Vietnam (SRV) turned over remains they attributed to an American serviceman; however, the name provided by the SRV did not match anyone lost or missing from the Vietnam War. The remains were held by JPAC pending improved technology to facilitate a later identification.
From 1989 to 1992, Joint U.S./SRV field investigations, led by the Joint POW/MIA Accounting Command (JPAC), found evidence leading to an aircraft crash site as well as two reported burial sites. Team members recovered human remains and personal effects as well as aircraft debris. As a result, the crew was accounted-for in 1997 and buried as a group at Arlington National Cemetery. Three airmen were also individually identified at that time.
In the mid-2000s, JPAC’s laboratory’s improved scientific capability enabled them to match the 1988 remains to the correct loss. The Armed Forces DNA Identification Laboratory (AFDIL) tested these remains against all servicemen who were MIA from the Vietnam War with negative results. Later AFDIL expanded its search to make comparisons with previously-identified individuals. In 2010, as a result of mitochondrial DNA testing, the remains were matched with four of the six airmen from the 1972 crash, including Avery.
For additional information on the Defense Department’s mission to account for missing Americans, visit the DPMO website at http://www.dtic.mil/dpmo or call 703-699-1169.
The Department of Defense POW/Missing Personnel Office (DPMO) announced today that the remains of a serviceman, missing in action from the Vietnam War, have been identified and returned to his family for burial with full military honors.
Air Force Tech. Sgt. Allen J. Avery of Arlington, Mass., will be buried April 6 at Arlington National Cemetery. On April 6, 1972, six airmen were flying a combat search and rescue mission in their HH-53C Super Jolly Green Giant helicopter over Quang Tri Province in South Vietnam when they were hit by enemy ground fire and crashed.
In 1988, the Socialist Republic of Vietnam (SRV) turned over remains they attributed to an American serviceman; however, the name provided by the SRV did not match anyone lost or missing from the Vietnam War. The remains were held by JPAC pending improved technology to facilitate a later identification.
From 1989 to 1992, Joint U.S./SRV field investigations, led by the Joint POW/MIA Accounting Command (JPAC), found evidence leading to an aircraft crash site as well as two reported burial sites. Team members recovered human remains and personal effects as well as aircraft debris. As a result, the crew was accounted-for in 1997 and buried as a group at Arlington National Cemetery. Three airmen were also individually identified at that time.
In the mid-2000s, JPAC’s laboratory’s improved scientific capability enabled them to match the 1988 remains to the correct loss. The Armed Forces DNA Identification Laboratory (AFDIL) tested these remains against all servicemen who were MIA from the Vietnam War with negative results. Later AFDIL expanded its search to make comparisons with previously-identified individuals. In 2010, as a result of mitochondrial DNA testing, the remains were matched with four of the six airmen from the 1972 crash, including Avery.
For additional information on the Defense Department’s mission to account for missing Americans, visit the DPMO website at http://www.dtic.mil/dpmo or call 703-699-1169.
Thursday, April 5, 2012
I Love Our Military
DefenceNews ArticleNew Royal Marines unit stands up in Scotland
A History and Honour news article
4 Apr 12
Three-hundred Clyde-based Royal Marines were joined by family members and friends yesterday, 3 April, to mark the official formation of 43 Commando.
Royal Marines mark the official formation of 43 Commando at HM Naval Base Clyde
[Picture: Leading Airman (Photographer) Paul Halliwell, Crown Copyright/MOD 2012]
43 Commando, formed by bringing the former Force Protection Group Royal Marines under the 3 Commando Brigade umbrella, becomes the second Royal Marines unit based in Scotland, and the largest in the UK, with 790 men.
The last unit to hold the name was disbanded in the aftermath of the Second World War after fighting with distinction in the Mediterranean, Italy and the Adriatic.
During a parade at the unit's home base of HM Naval Base Clyde, medals were also presented to 15 commandos and sailors, some of whom had taken part in counter-piracy operations.
Among the decorations awarded were the Long Service and Good Conduct medal, awarded to members of the Armed Forces with 15 years of reckonable service; the Iraq medal; and the NATO African medal.
The day was made all the more poignant for the Marines as it also commemorated the 67th anniversary of the battle of Lake Comacchio, one the Second World War's fiercest fought battles, and an encounter which saw Thomas Hunter – a Royal Marine from Edinburgh – awarded a Victoria Cross.
Royal Marines Corporal Thomas Hunter, from Edinburgh, who was awarded a Victoria Cross following his heroic actions during the battle of Lake Comacchio in 1945 (library image)
[Picture: via MOD]
Travelling from Edinburgh to witness the parade and the resurrection of her brother's old unit, was Agnes Swinney, the sister of Corporal Thomas Hunter.
During the parade there was a short religious service followed by an address by the Royal Navy's Commander Operations, Rear Admiral Ian Corder.
The Rear Admiral praised the valuable contribution of the Royal Marines in support of operations at home and worldwide.
Afterwards, the Royal Marines held a families' day at HM Naval Base Clyde, where visitors were given a chance to see some of the equipment which the commandos have used in operations around the globe.
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A History and Honour news article
4 Apr 12
Three-hundred Clyde-based Royal Marines were joined by family members and friends yesterday, 3 April, to mark the official formation of 43 Commando.
Royal Marines mark the official formation of 43 Commando at HM Naval Base Clyde
[Picture: Leading Airman (Photographer) Paul Halliwell, Crown Copyright/MOD 2012]
43 Commando, formed by bringing the former Force Protection Group Royal Marines under the 3 Commando Brigade umbrella, becomes the second Royal Marines unit based in Scotland, and the largest in the UK, with 790 men.
The last unit to hold the name was disbanded in the aftermath of the Second World War after fighting with distinction in the Mediterranean, Italy and the Adriatic.
During a parade at the unit's home base of HM Naval Base Clyde, medals were also presented to 15 commandos and sailors, some of whom had taken part in counter-piracy operations.
Among the decorations awarded were the Long Service and Good Conduct medal, awarded to members of the Armed Forces with 15 years of reckonable service; the Iraq medal; and the NATO African medal.
The day was made all the more poignant for the Marines as it also commemorated the 67th anniversary of the battle of Lake Comacchio, one the Second World War's fiercest fought battles, and an encounter which saw Thomas Hunter – a Royal Marine from Edinburgh – awarded a Victoria Cross.
Royal Marines Corporal Thomas Hunter, from Edinburgh, who was awarded a Victoria Cross following his heroic actions during the battle of Lake Comacchio in 1945 (library image)
[Picture: via MOD]
Travelling from Edinburgh to witness the parade and the resurrection of her brother's old unit, was Agnes Swinney, the sister of Corporal Thomas Hunter.
During the parade there was a short religious service followed by an address by the Royal Navy's Commander Operations, Rear Admiral Ian Corder.
The Rear Admiral praised the valuable contribution of the Royal Marines in support of operations at home and worldwide.
Afterwards, the Royal Marines held a families' day at HM Naval Base Clyde, where visitors were given a chance to see some of the equipment which the commandos have used in operations around the globe.
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Wednesday, April 4, 2012
Friday, March 30, 2012
Worlds Importance
United States Attorney Jenny A. Durkan
Western District of Washington
Two Large Drug Trafficking Organizations Dismantled In Coordinated Raids
Federal, State and Local Law Enforcement Arrest Dozens for Trafficking Cocaine, Meth and Heroin
FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASEMarch 29, 2012 In the last 48 hours more than 40 people have been arrested in Western Washington and elsewhere in two distinct drug trafficking investigations. One investigation lead by the Drug Enforcement Administration resulted in 22 arrests on Wednesday, March 28, 2012. A second investigation led by U.S. Immigration and Customs Enforcement’s Homeland Security Investigations (ICE-HSI) and the Bureau of Alcohol, Tobacco, Firearms & Explosives (ATF) resulted in an additional 23 arrests today. Both drug organizations were distributing substantial quantities of methamphetamine, heroin and cocaine. On some occasions one group would obtain drugs from the other to meet the needs of their customers. The drugs were transported, sometimes in hidden compartments, from Mexico, through Arizona and California and into King, Pierce, Skagit and Snohomish Counties for distribution.
“I commend the collaborative work of federal, state and local law enforcement in disrupting these organized criminal groups that trafficked drugs in our communities,” said U.S. Attorney Jenny A. Durkan. “They sow the seeds of violence and addiction purely for profit.”
“With these arrests, we are sending a clear message to transnational criminal organizations that they are being actively pursued and will be shut down,” said DEA Special Agent in Charge Matthew G. Barnes. “On Wednesday, enforcement efforts removed 28 pounds of heroin destined for distribution, which is equivalent to over 2 million dosage units. This organization has wreaked havoc in our community by leaving behind a path of death and destruction through the large quantity of drugs they have distributed. The coordinated two-day effort is an example of DEA’s commitment to working with our law enforcement partners to combat drug trafficking throughout the region.”
“Today's enforcement operation exemplifies what can happen when agencies work together to combat criminals and protect communities,” said Kelvin Crenshaw, Special Agent in Charge of the Bureau of Alcohol, Tobacco, Firearms and Explosives Seattle Field Division. “Thanks to the combined efforts of some very tenacious and dedicated enforcement professionals - a number of drug dealers are now without their guns, off our streets and behind iron bars.”
In Wednesday’s raid agents seized 28 pounds of heroin, 5 pounds of cocaine and two pounds of methamphetamine. Over the course of the investigation they seized more than $320,000 in cash, 44 pounds of heroin, 9 pounds of cocaine and 17 pounds of methamphetamine.
The totals for today’s operation are still being tallied. To date in this investigation agents have seized more than 20 pounds of heroin, more than 30 pounds of methamphetamine, more than $190,000 in cash and 31 firearms – including 10 assault style rifles.
The charges contained in the indictment are only allegations. A person is presumed innocent unless and until he or she is proven guilty beyond a reasonable doubt in a court of law.
Both of these operations were Organized Crime and Drug Enforcement Task Force (OCDETF) investigations, providing supplemental federal funding to the federal and state agencies involved.
The DEA led investigation involved officers and agents from South Snohomish County Drug Task Force and King County Sheriff’s Office – Shoreline SET with significant contributions from Washington Department of Corrections.
The HSI/ATF led investigation was a joint investigation with officers from Snohomish Police Department. Also participating were: DEA, Lake Stevens Police Department, Eastside Narcotics Task Force, Snohomish Regional Drug Task Force, Skagit County Interlocal Drug Enforcement Unit, Everett Police Department, Monroe Police Department, Marysville Police Department, Seattle Police Department, Snohomish County Police Department, Washington State Patrol, U.S. Customs and Border Protection's Offices of Field Operations and Border Patrol.
Western District of Washington
Two Large Drug Trafficking Organizations Dismantled In Coordinated Raids
Federal, State and Local Law Enforcement Arrest Dozens for Trafficking Cocaine, Meth and Heroin
FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASEMarch 29, 2012 In the last 48 hours more than 40 people have been arrested in Western Washington and elsewhere in two distinct drug trafficking investigations. One investigation lead by the Drug Enforcement Administration resulted in 22 arrests on Wednesday, March 28, 2012. A second investigation led by U.S. Immigration and Customs Enforcement’s Homeland Security Investigations (ICE-HSI) and the Bureau of Alcohol, Tobacco, Firearms & Explosives (ATF) resulted in an additional 23 arrests today. Both drug organizations were distributing substantial quantities of methamphetamine, heroin and cocaine. On some occasions one group would obtain drugs from the other to meet the needs of their customers. The drugs were transported, sometimes in hidden compartments, from Mexico, through Arizona and California and into King, Pierce, Skagit and Snohomish Counties for distribution.
“I commend the collaborative work of federal, state and local law enforcement in disrupting these organized criminal groups that trafficked drugs in our communities,” said U.S. Attorney Jenny A. Durkan. “They sow the seeds of violence and addiction purely for profit.”
“With these arrests, we are sending a clear message to transnational criminal organizations that they are being actively pursued and will be shut down,” said DEA Special Agent in Charge Matthew G. Barnes. “On Wednesday, enforcement efforts removed 28 pounds of heroin destined for distribution, which is equivalent to over 2 million dosage units. This organization has wreaked havoc in our community by leaving behind a path of death and destruction through the large quantity of drugs they have distributed. The coordinated two-day effort is an example of DEA’s commitment to working with our law enforcement partners to combat drug trafficking throughout the region.”
“Today's enforcement operation exemplifies what can happen when agencies work together to combat criminals and protect communities,” said Kelvin Crenshaw, Special Agent in Charge of the Bureau of Alcohol, Tobacco, Firearms and Explosives Seattle Field Division. “Thanks to the combined efforts of some very tenacious and dedicated enforcement professionals - a number of drug dealers are now without their guns, off our streets and behind iron bars.”
In Wednesday’s raid agents seized 28 pounds of heroin, 5 pounds of cocaine and two pounds of methamphetamine. Over the course of the investigation they seized more than $320,000 in cash, 44 pounds of heroin, 9 pounds of cocaine and 17 pounds of methamphetamine.
The totals for today’s operation are still being tallied. To date in this investigation agents have seized more than 20 pounds of heroin, more than 30 pounds of methamphetamine, more than $190,000 in cash and 31 firearms – including 10 assault style rifles.
The charges contained in the indictment are only allegations. A person is presumed innocent unless and until he or she is proven guilty beyond a reasonable doubt in a court of law.
Both of these operations were Organized Crime and Drug Enforcement Task Force (OCDETF) investigations, providing supplemental federal funding to the federal and state agencies involved.
The DEA led investigation involved officers and agents from South Snohomish County Drug Task Force and King County Sheriff’s Office – Shoreline SET with significant contributions from Washington Department of Corrections.
The HSI/ATF led investigation was a joint investigation with officers from Snohomish Police Department. Also participating were: DEA, Lake Stevens Police Department, Eastside Narcotics Task Force, Snohomish Regional Drug Task Force, Skagit County Interlocal Drug Enforcement Unit, Everett Police Department, Monroe Police Department, Marysville Police Department, Seattle Police Department, Snohomish County Police Department, Washington State Patrol, U.S. Customs and Border Protection's Offices of Field Operations and Border Patrol.
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