RUSSIA’s version of “Google Maps” accidentally exposed the country's top secret military bases. Yandex Maps blurred the locations of 300 – some of them top secret nuclear facilities – sites in Israel and Turkey, according to a report by the Federation of American Scientists (FAS). But by doing so the search engine unintentionally confirmed their locations, as well as their exact size and layout. Among the bases unveiled were surface-to-air missile sites and nuclear storage sites. The buildings include airfields, ports, bunkers, storage sites, bases, barracks, nuclear facilities, and random buildings. Some were known of already – but many were previously a secret, according to the FAS' Matt Korda, an intelligence analyst. He wrote: “This blurring is almost certainly the result of requests from both Israel and Turkey; it seems highly unlikely that a Russian company would undertake such a time-consuming task of its own volition. … [Read more...] about Russian ‘Google Maps’ accidentally exposes country’s top secret military bases in ridiculous blunder
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US military identifies 5 dead in warplanes crash off Japan
Associated Press Published 8:33 AM EST Dec 12, 2018 Tokyo – The U.S. military has identified five Marines who were declared dead after their refueling plane collided with a fighter jet last week off Japan’s southern coast. Search and recovery operations have ended after finding only one survivor, who was aboard the fighter jet. The five crew members identified Wednesday were on a KC-130 Hercules refueling aircraft that collided with an F/A-18 Hornet during regular training. The warplanes crashed into the sea south of Japan’s Shikoku island. The Marine Corps identified the crew members as Lt. Col. Kevin R. Herrmann, 38, of New Bern, North Carolina; Maj. James M. Brophy, 36, of Staatsburg, New York; Staff Sgt. Maximo A. Flores, 27, of Surprise, Arizona; Cpl. Daniel E. Baker, 21, of Tremont, Illinois; and Cpl. William C. Ross, 21, of Hendersonville, Tennessee. … [Read more...] about US military identifies 5 dead in warplanes crash off Japan
17 military students to participate in National Congress of Vietnamese Students’ Association
The 17-member delegation represents tens of thousands of cadets and students from schools in the army. In his remarks, Lieutenant Colonel Nguyen Duc Cuong, Deputy Head of the Army Youth Board, underlined that it is their honor and responsibility in joining the congress. Lieutenant Colonel Nguyen Duc Cuong (C) and some delegates in a group photo. He asked the military delegates to promote the image of Uncle Ho’s soldiers, strictly implement the congress’s regulations, study documents, and voice constructive opinions, contributing to the success of the congress. The 10th National Congress of Vietnamese Students’ Association will take place at Vietnam-Soviet Friendship Cultural Palace in Hanoi from December 9 to 11. Translated by Van Hieu … [Read more...] about 17 military students to participate in National Congress of Vietnamese Students’ Association
Flynn cites military service, argues against prison in Russia probe
By The Associated Press | PUBLISHED: December 11, 2018 at 9:49 pm | UPDATED: December 11, 2018 at 9:50 pm By ERIC TUCKER and CHAD DAY | Associated Press WASHINGTON (AP) — Lawyers for President Donald Trump’s former national security adviser Michael Flynn asked a judge Tuesday to spare him prison time, saying he had devoted his career to his country and taken responsibility for an “uncharacteristic error in judgment.” The arguments to the judge echoed those of special counsel Robert Mueller’s office, which last week said that Flynn’s cooperation — including 19 meetings with investigators — was so extensive that he was entitled to avoid prison when he is sentenced next week. “Having made a serious error in judgment, for which he has shown true contrition, he recognized it was consistent with the values by which he has led his life simply to provide the facts to those charged with enforcing our laws,” his lawyers wrote in … [Read more...] about Flynn cites military service, argues against prison in Russia probe
Trump says the military will build the border wall if Democrats refuse to fund it
Visit The Boston Globe Share on Twitter Share on Facebook Comment on this Scroll to top of page By Matthew Daly Associated Press December 11, 2018 WASHINGTON (AP) — President Donald Trump sought Tuesday to pressure Democratic congressional leaders into supporting his demand for billions of dollars to build his promised wall along the U.S.-Mexico border, threatening to have the military build it ‘‘if Democrats do not give us the votes to secure our Country.’’Trump tweeted the threat hours before Senate Democratic Leader Chuck Schumer and House Democratic Leader Nancy Pelosi were to meet with Trump at the White House in an effort to avert a possible partial government shutdown on Dec. 21, when funding for some agencies is scheduled to expire.In a series of tweets Tuesday, Trump said immigration and border patrol agents and thousands of active-duty service members he sent to the border have done a … [Read more...] about Trump says the military will build the border wall if Democrats refuse to fund it