A Navy SEAL died on Feb. 19 during a military free fall training in Marana, Arizona. The Naval Special Warfare Command identified the sailor as Chief Special Warfare Operator Michael T. Ernst. He was assigned to a Naval Special Warfare…
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Man who lied about being a Navy SEAL to start a business is sentenced to prison
Taylor SixLexington Herald-Leader(TNS) A man who lied about being a Navy SEAL and put other false information on loan documents in an attempt to start a horse business in Lexington has been sentenced to prison time for fraud. Christopher “Rusty”…
Sailor says the Navy doesn’t care she is raking in thousands while dancing at night
A US Navy Sailor is reminding us why servicemembers and TikTok don’t always mix- and raising questions as to just how low the bar has come down when it comes to what is -and isn’t- acceptable in uniform. Jaydn Ortiz,…
Navy nuclear technician veteran released by Russia after 9-month detention
Riley Beggin The Detroit News (TNS) WASHINGTON — A Lansing, Michigan, man and Navy veteran who was detained by Russian authorities for nine months was released Thursday, according to his family’s spokesperson. Taylor Dudley, 35, was backpacking in Europe and…
Probe into Navy suicides reveals taxed mental health system
Caitlyn Burchett The Virginian-Pilot (TNS) The mental health system aboard the USS George Washington is “overwhelmed” and sailors have a poor understanding of alternative resources, according to the Navy’s investigation into three sailor suicides. In May, the Navy launched an…
In wake of Navy suicides, what military has — and hasn’t — done to improve its mental health services
Caitlyn Burchett The Virginian-Pilot (TNS) Norfolk-based Navy installations reported seven sailors died by suicide last year, renewing concern about the progress of efforts to improve mental health services and suicide intervention within the military. Lawmakers are now prioritizing implementation of one key…
