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US Military Drops Flu Shot Requirement For Troops, Hegseth Says US Military Drops Flu Shot Requirement For Troops, Hegseth Says
US Military Drops Flu Shot Requirement For Troops, Hegseth Says The Pentagon will no longer require service members to get the annual flu shot, the latest move by the Trump administration pushing back against vaccine science. Defense Secretary Pete Hegseth announced the change on Tuesday, April 21. He said the influenza vaccine is now voluntary for all active-duty troops, reservists, and civilian personnel. According to updated guidance from the Department of Defense, individual military branches can seek exceptions to keep the requirement in place. Officials have 15 days to submit those requests to the DoD. Hegseth downplayed the importance of fl…
American Airlines To Hike Bag Fees As Fuel Crisis Worsens During Iran War American Airlines To Hike Bag Fees As Fuel Crisis Worsens During Iran War
American Airlines To Hike Bag Fees As Fuel Crisis Worsens During Iran War American Airlines is the latest major carrier to hike bag fees amid sky-high fuel costs during the US-Israeli war on Iran. The airline said the higher checked bag prices will apply to tickets booked on or after Thursday, April 9. Travelers at the airport will now pay $50 for a first bag and $60 for a second bag on domestic or nearby international routes. For tickets purchased on or after Monday, May 18, flyers will pay $55 for a first checked bag and $65 for a second. Customers who prepay online or through American's app will receive a $5 discount. AAdvantage members, certain cre…
6 Crew Members Killed ID'd After Plane Crash During Operation Epic Fury 6 Crew Members Killed ID'd After Plane Crash During Operation Epic Fury
6 Crew Members Killed ID'd After Plane Crash During Operation Epic Fury Six names. Six lives. The American service members who gave everything in the skies over Iraq have now been identified. The Pentagon has just released the names of the six US Air Force personnel killed when a KC-135 Stratotanker refueling plane crashed in western Iraq during Operation Epic Fury. The aircraft went down on Thursday, March 12, at approximately 2 p.m. ET. The fallen were: Maj. John A. Klinner, 33, of Auburn, Alabama, 6th Air Refueling Wing, MacDill Air Force Base, Florida Capt. Ariana G. Savino, 31, of Covington, Washington, 6th Air Refueling Wing, MacDill Air Force Base, Flo…
Gambrills Man Who Groomed Girl, Reoffended After Prior Conviction Gets Max Prison Term Gambrills Man Who Groomed Girl, Reoffended After Prior Conviction Gets Max Prison Term
Gambrills Man Who Groomed Girl, Reoffended After Prior Conviction Gets Max Prison Term A Maryland man who groomed young girls and entered into an ongoing relationship with one received the maximum sentence. Christopher Steven McGee, 36, of Gambrills, was sentenced to 20 years in prison after being convicted of second-degree rape involving a child earlier this year, the Anne Arundel County State's Attorney's Office announced on Friday. A probe was launched by police in December 2023 into reported child sex abuse involving McGee, then 34, and the 12-year-old girl, who was her boyfriend's stepfather. Prosecutors said that the investigation revealed a pattern of groomi…
White House Posts Video After Second Strike On Alleged Venezuela Traffickers, Killing 3 White House Posts Video After Second Strike On Alleged Venezuela Traffickers, Killing 3
White House Posts Video After Second Strike On Alleged Venezuela Traffickers, Killing 3 The US military carried out a second strike on a suspected drug-smuggling boat in the Caribbean, killing three people aboard, President Donald Trump said, as the White House again posted video of the operation on social media. Trump said the latest action took place on Monday, Sept. 15, and followed a similar strike on Tuesday, Sept. 2, that killed 11. The White House says both incidents occurred in international waters. As with the first incident, the White House shared footage online and framed the mission as part of a broader campaign against Venezuela-linked narco-trafficking networks. …
Fighter Jet Over Pequannock Sparks Speculation Over Trump, Police Say No Emergency Fighter Jet Over Pequannock Sparks Speculation Over Trump, Police Say No Emergency
Fighter Jet Over Pequannock Sparks Speculation Over Trump, Police Say No Emergency A military jet circling over Pequannock Friday morning, Sept. 12, sent residents rushing outside and flooding Facebook with questions. The Pequannock Township Police Department said they were aware of the aircraft around 9 a.m. but emphasized there was no threat to the community. “The Pequannock Police has no knowledge of any emergency situation at this time,” the department wrote on Facebook. “The US military operates on a whole different ‘plane’ than the local police department. If there was anything to be concerned about we would notify our community asap. Please do not call the police d…
Video Released After US Strike Takes Out Alleged Drug Vessel In South America, Killing 11 Video Released After US Strike Takes Out Alleged Drug Vessel In South America, Killing 11
Video Released After US Strike Takes Out Alleged Drug Vessel In South America, Killing 11 New information has been released, including a video, after US forces carried out a “lethal strike” on a boat believed to be smuggling drugs in the Caribbean Sea, killing nearly a dozen. Trump announced the operation during an Oval Office briefing earlier in the day on Tuesday, Sept. 2, as previously reported by Daily Voice.  Minutes after the briefing, Secretary of State Marco Rubio posted on X that US forces had conducted “a lethal strike in the southern Caribbean against a drug vessel which had departed from Venezuela and was being operated by a designated narco-terrorist organizati…
Trump Responds To Rumors About His Health During Oval Office Announcement Trump Responds To Rumors About His Health During Oval Office Announcement
Trump Responds To Rumors About His Health During Oval Office Announcement President Donald Trump made some big news about the US Space Command headquarters switching states during a press briefing in the Oval Office, but an exchange with a reporter about his health may be the most talked-about aspect of the event. After several days in which he's been largely out of the public eye, speculation about his condition swirled on social media, with conspiracy theories surfacing. He was diagnosed with chronic venous insufficiency (CVI) in July. The White House has not commented on the speculation or provided additional medical updates. They have cited frequent hand…
'UFO' Over New Jersey Probably Just Rocket Launch — But Which One? 'UFO' Over New Jersey Probably Just Rocket Launch — But Which One?
'UFO' Over New Jersey Probably Just Rocket Launch — But Which One? A mysterious glowing object spotted over New Jersey skies Tuesday night, Aug. 12, had locals buzzing — but it wasn’t a UFO. View this post on Instagram A post shared by Mitchell Federico / LegacyLumbers (@legacylumbers) And it wasn't a shooting star either (despite coinciding with the height of the Perseids meteor shower). It was probably a rocket launch. A Reddit post titled “Weird object in sky outside of AC” showed the bright, halo-like glow moving downward in the night sky. “Does anybody know what this could be? It started moving do…
Missiles Fired By Iran Toward US Base In Qatar Intercepted Missiles Fired By Iran Toward US Base In Qatar Intercepted
Missiles Fired By Iran Toward US Base In Qatar Intercepted Iran has launched missiles toward a US military base in the Middle East, prompting shelter-in-place warnings for Americans and raising fears of a wider war. Click here for a new, updated story: Trump Says Iran Warned US Before 'Very Weak' Retaliatory Missile Attack Explosions were reported near Al Udeid Air Base outside Doha, Qatar on Monday, June 23, following a statement from Iran’s military confirming the attack. Al Udeid is the largest US military installation in the region and houses approximately 10,000 troops. It also serves as the forward headquarters for US Central Command. Pres…
Massive Manhunt: Friend Reveals Shocking Text From Suspect After Deadly Minnesota Shootings Massive Manhunt: Friend Reveals Shocking Text From Suspect After Deadly Minnesota Shootings
Massive Manhunt: Friend Reveals Shocking Text From Suspect After Deadly Minnesota Shootings A man accused of killing a state lawmaker in Minnesota and her husband sent a chilling text to friends after the politically motivated double shooting, writing that he “may be dead shortly” as a massive manhunt for him enters its second day. New update - Caught: Suspect In Double Murders Captured After 43-Hour Minnesota Manhunt Vance L. Boelter is described as being 6-foot-1, 220 pounds with gray hair and brown eyes, according to the FBI. He should be considered armed and dangerous, the agency says. A hit list was reportedly found in the police-type vehicle the suspect left in the drivew…
Suspect ID'd, Hit List Found After Fatal Shootings Of Minnesota Lawmaker, Husband Suspect ID'd, Hit List Found After Fatal Shootings Of Minnesota Lawmaker, Husband
Suspect ID'd, Hit List Found After Fatal Shootings Of Minnesota Lawmaker, Husband A manhunt is underway for a now-identified suspect after a pair of what authorities say were politically motivated shootings, one of which resulted in the deaths of a lawmaker and her husband in Minnesota. New Update - Caught: Suspect In Double Murders Captured After 43-Hour Minnesota Manhunt The suspect is 57-year-old lifelong Minnesota resident Vance L. Boelter, according to authorities.  He is described as being 6-foot-1, 220 pounds with gray hair and brown eyes, according to the FBI. He should be considered armed and dangerous, the agency says. A hit list was reportedly foun…
Trump Proclaims ‘Liberation Day,’ Reveals Array Of Planned Actions In Inaugural Address Trump Proclaims ‘Liberation Day,’ Reveals Array Of Planned Actions In Inaugural Address
Trump Proclaims ‘Liberation Day,’ Reveals Array Of Planned Actions In Inaugural Address Donald Trump proclaimed “liberation day” in his inaugural address after being sworn in to a second non-consecutive presidential term in the Capitol Rotunda just after noontime on Monday, Jan. 20. Click here for a new, updated story - Trump Ends All Jan. 6 Cases With Pardons, Commutations, Dismissals, Signs Flurry Of Executive Orders  "America will soon be greater, stronger, and far more exceptional than ever before," said Trump, who at age 78, became the oldest person to ever start a presidential term. In the half-hour long speech, he vowed that “the golden age of America begins rig…
Col. Kenneth Yeasky, Decorated Army Veteran From NJ, Dies Suddenly (TRIBUTE) Col. Kenneth Yeasky, Decorated Army Veteran From NJ, Dies Suddenly (TRIBUTE)
Col. Kenneth Yeasky, Decorated Army Veteran From NJ, Dies Suddenly (Tribute) Col. Kenneth John Yeasky, of Belvidere, passed away unexpectedly on March 3, 2024, his family writes in his obituary on the MacFadden Funeral Home website. He was 60 years old. Ken was born on July 3, 1963 to Mary Ann “Tommie” Tomczyk and the late Edwin Yeasky.  He grew up in Carteret and graduated from Green Brook High School (Somerset County). Ken had a distinguished 38-year military career at multiple levels in different branches. He graduated from Kean University with a bachelor's in industrial engineering, and had graduated from numerous other military schools. "He wanted to be…
Lititz Mom, Nurse Takes Clonazepam, Amphetamine Before Head-On Crash With Son In Car: Affidavit Lititz Mom, Nurse Takes Clonazepam, Amphetamine Before Head-On Crash With Son In Car: Affidavit
Lititz Mom, Nurse Takes Clonazepam, Amphetamine Before Head-On Crash With Son In Car: Affidavit A 43-year-old mom of two allegedly caused a head-on crash into a tree by driving under the influence of drugs and alcohol, Northern Lancaster County Regional Police detailed in a release on Thursday, Feb. 9.  Kristen Leigh Gantz of Lititz crashed a black Honda Pilot into a tree along East Oregon Road, Manheim Township around 9:30 p.m. on Dec. 12, according to Officer William R. McHale IV in the affidavit of probable cause obtained by Daily Voice.  Gantz crashed in such a way that she "could only be freed by mechanical means," as stated in the affidavit. In the meantime, her 16-yea…
UPDATE: Lyft Driver Gets 7 Years For Fondling Pre-Teen Prospect Park Passenger Separate Times UPDATE: Lyft Driver Gets 7 Years For Fondling Pre-Teen Prospect Park Passenger Separate Times
Update: Lyft Driver Gets 7 Years For Fondling Pre-Teen Prospect Park Passenger Separate Times A former U.S. military member from Morris County who was convicted of sexually assaulting a Passaic County pre-teen while working as a Lyft driver was sentenced to seven years in state prison. Julio Mejia, 43, of Wharton also must register as a sex offender and remain under lifetime parole supervision, under the sentence handed down by Superior Court Judge Joseph A. Portelli in Paterson. Mejia rejected a plea deal after investigators said the underage Prospect Park girl told them he had sex with her after she took a Lyft ride in August 2019 and then again after several weeks of texting. He…
DNA Technology Identifies 9/11 Victim As 44-Year-Old NY Man DNA Technology Identifies 9/11 Victim As 44-Year-Old NY Man
DNA Technology Identifies 9/11 Victim As 44-Year-Old NY Man The latest 9/11 victim has been confirmed using new technology, officials announced. On Thursday, Jan. 18, New York City Mayor Eric Adams announced alongside the city’s Chief Medical Examiner that the Long Island man has been identified as Oyster Bay resident John Ballantine Niven. Niven is the 1,650th person to be identified through advanced DNA analysis of remains recovered from the attack. In his obituary, Nivens, who was 44 at the time he died, was described as a dedicated father who enjoyed weekend trips with his family. “Our solemn promise to find answers for families using the la…
'We Want Him Back': Pair From Same NY High School Believed To Have Been Kidnapped In Israel 'We Want Him Back': Pair From Same NY High School Believed To Have Been Kidnapped In Israel
'We Want Him Back': Pair From Same NY High School Believed To Have Been Kidnapped In Israel Two Israeli soldiers who graduated from the same Long Island high school are among the possibly dozens of missing Americans thought to have been taken hostage by the militant group Hamas. Two men thought to be held hostage by Hamas, one of whom has been identified as 21-year-old Omer Neutra, both graduated from the Schecter School of Long Island in Williston Park, according to reports by ABC 7 and The New York Times. New York City Mayor Eric Adams met with Ronen and Orna Neutra, Omer’s parents, in an emotional moment shared via the platform X (formerly Twitter). “The war hits home,” Ada…
UPDATE: Lyft Driver From Morris Found Guilty Of Fondling Underage Prospect Park Passenger UPDATE: Lyft Driver From Morris Found Guilty Of Fondling Underage Prospect Park Passenger
Update: Lyft Driver From Morris Found Guilty Of Fondling Underage Prospect Park Passenger A former U.S. military member from Morris County was convicted of sexually assaulting a Passaic County pre-teen while working as a Lyft driver. Julio Mejia, 43, of Wharton rejected a plea deal after investigators said the underage Prospect Park girl told them he had sex with her after she took a Lyft ride in August 2019 and then again after several weeks of texting. He took his chances with a jury in Superior Court in Paterson and was convicted of sexual assault, criminal sexual contact, enticing and child endangerment. Superior Court Judge Joseph A. Portelli scheduled sentencing for Feb. …
Don't Miss Military Flyover Across Arlington Don't Miss Military Flyover Across Arlington
Don't Miss Military Flyover Across Arlington A military flyover is on the calendar for Arlington. According to the Homeland Security and Emergency Management Agency, US Military jets will fly over the National Capitol Region over Arlington Cemetery on Monday, July 24, at11:49 a.m. It wasn't immediately clear which jets will be used. Want breaking news in the DMV as it happens, or want to contribute? Join the DMV All Incidents Facebook group.
Servicemember Admits To Producing Child Porn While On Active Duty In Maryland: Feds Servicemember Admits To Producing Child Porn While On Active Duty In Maryland: Feds
Servicemember Admits To Producing Child Porn While On Active Duty In Maryland: Feds Federal officials announced that an Arizona man admitted to producing explicit child pornography with minors, recording his victims without their knowledge while he was an active duty servicemember serving in Virginia during his illicit conduct. Surprise, Arizona resident Elliott Velez, 38, pleaded guilty to the production of child sexual abuse material (CSAM) over the course of several months, when he targeted victims on social media who were under the age of 18 and proceeded to exploit them. According to court documents, between the summer of 2021 through March 2022, Velez used social med…
Counterfeit Batteries Sold By NY Company To Defense Dept. Caused Military Equip. Failures: Feds Counterfeit Batteries Sold By NY Company To Defense Dept. Caused Military Equip. Failures: Feds
Counterfeit Batteries Sold By NY Company To Defense Dept. Caused Military Equip. Failures: Feds A New York military contractor will pay $75,000 to resolve allegations that it sold counterfeit batteries to the Department of Defense that later caused “military equipment failures.” With the payment, Industrial Equipment and Supply Company (IESC), located in Latham in Albany County, along with its principals, Mark and Sandra Nystoriak, settled allegations that the company violated the False Claims Act. According to the US Attorney’s Office in the Northern District, IESC contracted to sell batteries to the Defense Logistics Agency (DLA), which manages the worldwide supply chain for the Dep…
List Of Far-Right Militia Oath Keepers Members Includes 2 Massachusetts Elected Officials List Of Far-Right Militia Oath Keepers Members Includes 2 Massachusetts Elected Officials
List Of Far-Right Militia Oath Keepers Members Includes 2 Massachusetts Elected Officials Elected officials in Massachusetts are among thousands of names appearing on leaked membership lists for the far-right extremist group, the Oath Keepers, according to a report released Wednesday, Sept. 7. The Anti-Defamation League’s (ADL) Center on Extremism examined more than 38,000 names on leaked Oath Keepers membership rolls and identified more than 470 people who currently work in law enforcement or serve in the military. It also identified more than 80 people who were running for or served in public office in the United States as of early August 2022. The names were pulled from a c…
List Of Far-Right Militia Oath Keepers Members Includes 5 CT Law Enforce Officials List Of Far-Right Militia Oath Keepers Members Includes 5 CT Law Enforce Officials
List Of Far-Right Militia Oath Keepers Members Includes 5 CT Law Enforce Officials Several law enforcement officials in Connecticut are among thousands of names appearing on leaked membership lists for the far-right extremist group, the Oath Keepers, according to a report released Wednesday, Sept. 7. The Anti-Defamation League’s (ADL) Center on Extremism examined more than 38,000 names on leaked Oath Keepers membership rolls and identified more than 470 people who currently work in law enforcement or serve in the military. It also identified more than 80 people who were running for or served in public office in the United States as of early August 2022. The names were p…
Leaked Members List Of Far-Right Militia Group Oath Keepers Includes 5 NY Elected Officials Leaked Members List Of Far-Right Militia Group Oath Keepers Includes 5 NY Elected Officials
Leaked Members List Of Far-Right Militia Group Oath Keepers Includes 5 NY Elected Officials Several elected officials in New York are among thousands of names appearing on leaked membership lists for the far-right extremist militia group, the Oath Keepers, according to a report released Wednesday, Sept. 7. The Anti-Defamation League’s (ADL) Center on Extremism examined more than 38,000 names on leaked Oath Keepers membership rolls and identified more than 470 people who currently work in law enforcement or serve in the military. It also identified more than 80 people who were running for or served in public office as of early August 2022. The names were pulled from a cache of da…
Five From China's Secret Police Nabbed In NY For Stalking, Harassing, Spying on US Residents Five From China's Secret Police Nabbed In NY For Stalking, Harassing, Spying on US Residents
Five From China's Secret Police Nabbed In NY For Stalking, Harassing, Spying on US Residents Pro-democracy activists, a Los Angeles artist, and a military veteran running for US Congress were all targets of an elaborate scheme by Chinese government officials to silence critics of their regime, according to a newly unsealed federal indictment. Three of the accused agents lived on Long Island or in Queens — their activities centered on New York City, but some extended to other states.  Five alleged members of the secret police of the People’s Republic of China (PRC) are facing charges in New York for allegedly stalking, harassing, and spying on US residents, federal officials an…
Former Yale Star Dies During Navy SEAL 'Hell Week' Training Former Yale Star Dies During Navy SEAL 'Hell Week' Training
Former Yale Star Dies During Navy SEAL 'Hell Week' Training A Navy SEAL candidate who died during "Hell Week" training over the weekend has been identified as a 24-year-old former Yale football player. Kyle Mullen, of Manalapan, New Jersey — who joined the military last year — reportedly died in an underwater demolition class in California on Friday, while a second candidate was hospitalized. “We are all saddened by the unfortunate passing of Kyle Mullen. As a member of our 2019 championship team, he will be... Posted by Monmouth University Athletics on Sunday, February 6, 2022 The former Manalapan High School football standout went on to play …
NJ Football Star Dies During Navy SEAL 'Hell Week' Training NJ Football Star Dies During Navy SEAL 'Hell Week' Training
NJ Football Star Dies During Navy SEAL 'Hell Week' Training A Navy SEAL candidate who died during "Hell Week" training over the weekend has been identified as a 24-year-old New Jersey native. Kyle Mullen, of Manalapan — who joined the military last year — reportedly died in an underwater demolition class in California on Friday, while a second candidate was hospitalized. “We are all saddened by the unfortunate passing of Kyle Mullen. As a member of our 2019 championship team, he will be... Posted by Monmouth University Athletics on Sunday, February 6, 2022 The former Manalapan High School football standout went on to play as a defensive lineman…
NJ Capitol Rioter Known For Hitler Mustache Ousted From Military NJ Capitol Rioter Known For Hitler Mustache Ousted From Military
NJ Capitol Rioter Known For Hitler Mustache Ousted From Military A contractor to the US Navy has been ousted from the US Army Reserves for his participation in the Capitol Riot on Jan. 6, according to federal officials. Timothy Hale-Cusanelli, 31, of Monmouth County -- know for his Hitler mustache -- was in federal custody in Washington, D.C. awaiting trial, according to court documents released by the US Department of Justice. Hale-Cusanelli was among the first Capitol rioters apprehended back in Jan, as media outlets reported at the time. He was a contracted security officer at Naval Weapons Station Earle in Colts Neck, and a member of an Army Reserv…
Last US Solider To Leave Afghanistan Is Pennsylvania Native Last US Solider To Leave Afghanistan Is Pennsylvania Native
Last US Solider To Leave Afghanistan Is Pennsylvania Native A distinguished US Army major general who graduated from Harvard University, was deployed 18 times and worked in the Pentagon is the last US solder to leave Afghanistan after a 20-year occupation. Oh yeah, Maj. Gen. Christopher T. Donahue hails from Franklin County, PA. The last American soldier to leave Afghanistan: Maj. Gen. Chris Donahue, commanding general of the @82ndABNDiv, @18airbornecorps boards an @usairforce C-17 on August 30th, 2021, ending the U.S. mission in Kabul. pic.twitter.com/j5fPx4iv6a — Department of Defense 🇺🇸 (@DeptofDefense) August 30, 2021 The commanding general…
Hundreds Of Afghan Refugees Resettling In NY Hundreds Of Afghan Refugees Resettling In NY
Hundreds Of Afghan Refugees Resettling In NY Hundreds of arrivals from Afghanistan have been welcomed by the new administration running New York as the state “welcomes refugees fleeing violence and instability in Afghanistan.” The new administration running the federal government announced recently that it is prepared to “welcome the arrival of Afghan nationals fleeing violence and instability spreading throughout the troubled nation.” In response, New York Gov. Kathy Hochul said that the state’s Refugee Services and Office for New Americans are “both ready to assist those seeking to resettle in New York and continue the state's pro…