News Flash • MCACC holds Mission Microchip event to provide
To help keep pets safe, Maricopa County Animal Care and Control (MCACC) is announcing its “Mission Microchipping” event, offering free microchipping services through the end of the year. MCACC will be accepting appointments daily, seven days a week. Currently, the free service is only available at the west side shelter, but will be accepting appointments […]
Storybook Farm on a mission to give childhoods back to children
Childhood is a time for dreaming of magic potions, princess fairy dresses, dragons in magical castles and more. However, even with all the desire in the world, many children struggle to “live happily ever after.” Welcome to Storybook Farm, a tranquil 51-acre working farm in Opelika whose mission is to “give kids their childhood back” […]
Shomari Figures announces Planned Parenthood, Democratic endorsements in ‘mission critical’ election
On Tuesday, Shomali Figures, the Democratic candidate in Alabama's newly created 2nd Congressional District, announced official endorsements from Planned Parenthood, the Congressional Black Caucus PAC and the New Democrat Coalition Action Fund. According to a campaign announcement, the Congressional Black Caucus Political Action Committee works to increase the number of Black members in the U.S. […]
2 Mississippi National Guardsmen Killed In Helicopter Crash During Training Mission
Mississippi's governor announced Friday that two Mississippi National Guard pilots were killed in a helicopter crash. Mississippi's Republican governor, Tate Reeves, said an AH-64 Apache helicopter crashed. post Friday on X, formerly known as Twitter. Reeves posted that the crash occurred during a routine training mission. (Related: Marines identify troops lost in helicopter crash) At […]
Yuma Proving Ground Command Sgt. Maj. talks post’s mission | Article
U.S. Army Yuma Proving Ground Command Sergeant Major Mark Millare gave a presentation and interacted with the Yuma community on February 13, 2024 at the Foothills Branch of the Yuma County Library in Arizona. (Photo courtesy of Mark Schauer) View original U.S. Army Yuma Proving Ground (YPG) Sergeant Major Mark Millare gave a presentation and […]
Iran-Backed Attacks Are Hampering US Counter-ISIS Mission In Iraq, Watchdog Report Says
Iranian-backed militant attacks on U.S. and coalition military bases in Iraq and Syria are rapidly escalating, according to a monitoring report released on Friday, which shows Islamic State (ISIS) activity in the region is rapidly escalating. The Department of Defense's mission to contain it is being thwarted. From October to December 2023, Iranian-backed extremists carried […]
Two Navy Sailors Missing After Night Mission Off Somalia’s Coast
Two U.S. Navy sailors went missing Thursday after a night boarding mission off the coast of Somalia, according to reports. The sailors were trying to board and capture an enemy ship when one of them fell into the water, and another next to him followed protocol and jumped into the water, according to the Associated […]
Decatur-built Vulcan rocket makes inaugural ‘trek’ on lunar mission
Carrying the remains of Star Trek creator Gene Roddenberry on board, United Launch Alliance launched its next-generation Vulcan rocket this morning, ushering in a new era of space capabilities. Vulcan, built in Decatur, launched from Space Launch Complex-41 at Cape Canaveral Space Force Station at 1:18 a.m. CST, ULA announced. Vulcan offers industry-leading capabilities to […]
Navajo Nation Demands Delay To A Moon Mission With Human Remains, White House Reportedly Steps In
The Navajo Nation has issued a statement calling for the postponement of a moon mission scheduled to bring cremated remains, reportedly forcing the White House to intervene, the group acknowledged. The White House and other government officials reportedly held last-minute talks on Friday after Navajo Nation President Boo Nygren on Thursday expressed “no” to the […]
Tucson’s A-10s headed to final destination as Davis-Monthan lands new special ops mission
If there’s one issue in southern Arizona that’s held near-universal bipartisan consensus for years, it’s the importance of keeping the A-10 Thunderbolt II flying over local skies. . But after more than a decade and more than a billion dollars spent on aircraft upgrades, the U.S. Air Force has been trying to retire the legendary […]
