Training Exercise Shows Boat Explosion Response in San Diego Harbor

San Diego, California – A comprehensive multi-agency training exercise orchestrated by San Diego Lifeguards simulated a boat explosion scenario in the harbor on Wednesday. The drill involved 18 state, federal, and local agencies, focusing on coordinated responses for various worst-case scenarios. James Gartland, Chief of the Lifeguard Division at San Diego Fire-Rescue, emphasized the importance … Read more

Myanmar’s Military Urged to Exercise Restraint After Loss of Border Town, Thailand Offers Mediation and Peace Talks

MAE SOT, Thailand – Amid recent turmoil in Myanmar, Thailand’s foreign minister emphasized the importance of peace and dialogue with Myanmar’s military authorities. This comes after the loss of a key border trading town to opposing forces, sparking concerns of potential retaliatory violence. The town of Myawaddy, located near Mae Sot in Thailand, fell to … Read more

SWAT Team Members Injured in Explosive Training Exercise in Irvine, California

IRVINE, CALIFORNIA – Sixteen members of the Orange County Sheriff’s Special Weapons and Tactics (SWAT) team were injured in an indoor explosion during a training exercise at the FBI Special Agent Jerry Crowe Regional Tactical Training Facility in Irvine on Wednesday. The Orange County Sheriff’s Department (OCSD) disclosed the injuries and provided details about the … Read more