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77 sailors graduate from Basic Enlisted Submarine School

2013-05-17T21:06:31-04:00

Seventy-seven sailors of “Class 13240,” USS Balao (SS-285), graduated from Basic Enlisted Submarine School on Friday, May 17.

Rear Adm. Stosz addresses state's service members at Armed Forces Day luncheon

2013-05-17T21:03:43-04:00

Rear Adm. Sandra L. Stosz, the superintendent of the U.S. Coast Guard Academy, addressed Connecticut service members at the 64th Annual Armed Forces Day Luncheon at the Aqua Turf Club in Southington...

Coast Guard barque Eagle departs New London for summer training program

2013-05-17T20:51:40-04:00

The U.S. Coast Guard barque Eagle left New London Saturday, May 11, to begin the summer training program for more than 600 Coast Guard Academy cadets.

Command of USS Mississippi turned over to Commander Swanson

2013-05-17T20:44:08-04:00

Capt. John McGrath turned over command of the USS Mississippi to Cmdr. Tory Swanson in a ceremony at the Naval Submarine Base on Friday, May 10.

Graduation caps hard road for one determined cadet

Story by JENNIFER McDERMOTT, Day Staff Writer — 2013-05-19T00:05:53-04:00

Soon-to-be Coast Guard Academy graduate Joshua Surgeon comes back from a crippling injury and an honor code violation to earn his commission, a national boxing title and the respect of his...

Hagel demands corrective action on sex abuse in military

By ROBERT BURNS and LOLITA C. BALDOR Associated Press — 2013-05-18T00:11:22-04:00

Washington - Defense Secretary Chuck Hagel on Friday ordered the military to recertify all 25,000 people involved in programs designed to prevent and respond to sexual...

Obama: Military 'ashamed' by sex abuse

By ROBERT BURNS and LOLITA C. BALDOR Associated Press — 2013-05-16T23:55:20-04:00

Washington - President Barack Obama said Thursday the nation's military leaders told him they are "ashamed" of their failure to end sexual abuse in the armed services. Obama pledged to...

Memorial Day Celebrated Here

By Pam Johnson — 2013-05-14T15:14:15-04:00

The Memorial Day Parade holds a special place in the hearts of residents here. Both Branford and North Branford will hold Memorial Day parades and events on Monday, May 27 to mark the...