US military may put armed troops on commercial ships in Strait of Hormuz to stop Iran seizures
The U.S. military is considering putting armed personnel on commercial ships traveling through the Strait of Hormuz, in what would be an unheard of action aimed at stopping Iran from seizing and harassing civilian vessels.
Judge tosses lawsuit from ex-Marine who was jailed in Iran
A judge has thrown out a lawsuit from a former Marine who was jailed in Iran for more than four years and then denied a multimillion-dollar payout from a special U.S. government victims’ fund after an FBI espionage investigation into his travels.
Navy reminds sailors, Marines: Don't use hemp products
The Navy is reminding sailors and Marines not to use any products containing hemp. Since the passage, hemp-derived products, including CBD, have become widely available. The Navy reminds that its policy has not changed and all products derived from hemp or marijuana are still prohibited. While currently deemed legal for civilians in some states, all hemp and CBD products are strictly prohibited for use by sailors. Information about Navy drug detection and deterrence, as well as Navy policy on hemp and CBD products, can be found at www.ddd.navy.mil.