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March 24, 2026

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DVIDS – News – Exercise Gallant Tower: Breaking New Ground in Joint Interoperability

MAXWELL AIR FORCE BASE, Ala. — Exercise Gallant Tower brought together Reserve and active duty Airmen from the 908th Aeromedical Evacuation Squadron, 71st Rescue Squadron, the 729th Airlift Squadron, and Soldiers from the Alabama Army National Guard Detachment 2, Charlie Company, 111th General Support Aviation Battalion, for a joint patient-movement and refueling event unlike anything executed before in the state. Held between Sept. 5-7, 2025, the exercise was designed and led by the 908th AES, to push ground and flying crew to operate in conditions that mimic future contested environments, scenarios they expect to face in emerging theaters. The primary

March 24, 2026

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Venezuela President Nicolás Maduro now in jail in NYC; Trump says U.S. will run the country

NEW YORK CITY — Nicolas Maduro was handcuffed and shackled as he touched American soil at Stewart Airport in Orange County, New York. Maduro was flown by helicopter to the West Side of Manhattan where Venezuelan Americans watched as he and his wife were driven in a van with an armored escort to be processed by the DEA. He is now no longer the leader of Venezuela, but a prisoner of the United States. It was early Saturday morning at the direction of President Trump that U.S. forces raided Venezuela, carrying out an extraordinary mission dubbed ‘Operation Absolute Resolve.’ “The

March 24, 2026

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Fire breaks out near US consulate in Dubai after drone strike

Bystander video verified by the BBC shows an explosion followed by flames and smoke billowing from a building next to the US consulate in Dubai. US Secretary of State Marco Rubio confirmed a drone struck a parking lot adjacent to the consulate building. “All personnel are accounted for. As you’re aware, we began drawing down personnel from our diplomatic facilities in advance of this,” Rubio said. More on this story. Source link

March 24, 2026

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Trump calls off Strait of Hormuz ultimatum as Iran receives U.S. message from mediators

The head of the U.S. military’s Central Command says Iran is “operating in a sign of desperation” by targeting civilian sites in the war. In an interview with the Farsi-language Iranian opposition satellite network Iran International that aired early Monday, U.S. Navy Adm. Brad Cooper said: “They’re operating in a sign of desperation. … In the last couple of weeks, they’ve attacked civilian targets very deliberately, more than 300 times.” Cooper noted a slowdown in Iranian incoming fire across the Mideast as the war entered its fourth week. “At the beginning of the conflict, you saw large volumes, in the

March 24, 2026

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Expert panel breaks down U.S. objectives in Iran war

Amna Nawaz: For additional perspective on all the latest developments, we turn now to our panel of experts. Holly Dagres is a senior fellow at the Washington Institute for Near East Policy. That’s a Washington think tank. She spent her teenage years in Tehran and now curates The Iranist. That’s a weekly Substack newsletter. Alan Eyre served in the U.S. government for four decades. He was part of the Obama administration’s negotiating team for the Joint Comprehensive Plan of Action, or JCPOA, deal with Iran. He’s now at the Middle East Institute. And retired Colonel Joel Rayburn served in the

March 24, 2026

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Breaking: US Air Travel Chaos in 2026 — Travel Disruptions, Delays and Long Lines Spark New Level of Passenger Anxiety

Home » AIRLINE NEWS » Breaking: US Air Travel Chaos in 2026 — Travel Disruptions, Delays and Long Lines Spark New Level of Passenger Anxiety Published on March 24, 2026 Image generated with Ai Air travel in the United States has become more stressful than ever for passengers in 2026, as long security lines, systemic disruptions and ongoing delays push travel anxiety far beyond traditional fear of flying. From crowded checkpoints at major hubs to unexpected flight delays and repeated setbacks, travelers across the country are discovering that the journey to the airport is often just as nerve‑racking

March 24, 2026

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U.S. Airlines Prepare for Record Number of Passengers this Spring Amid Government Shutdown – Airlines For America

NEWS UPDATE | February 24, 2026 WASHINGTON, February 24, 2026 — U.S. airlines are expecting another record-breaking spring travel period, with 171 million passengers expected to fly, up four percent from last year, according to a forecast released by Airlines for America (A4A). A4A projects U.S. airlines will carry 2.8 million passengers each day from March 1 through April 30. To accommodate this demand, carriers are adding two percent more flights and seats. A4A estimates U.S. airlines will operate 26,000 daily passenger flights with 3.5 million seats. “U.S. airlines are ready for the travel rush this spring, but we have

March 24, 2026

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Bitcoin Spikes as U.S. And Iran Have Talks To End War

Bitcoin has sharply broken above the psychological $70,000 level following revelations that the U.S. and Iran are having talks to end the war. U.S. President Donald Trump said that both countries have had productive talks, and he has ordered the Department of War to halt strikes against Iran for now. Bitcoin Jumps as Trump Reveals Peace Talks In Iran War Bitcoin has climbed above $70,000, rallying above $71,000 and now up over 4% from an intraday low of around $67,000, according to TradingView data. The leading crypto and other crypto prices jumped as Trump revealed peace talks to end the

March 23, 2026

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Retaliations continue on day two of US-Israel attacks on Iran

US President Donald Trump warned “there will likely be more” US casualties during operations in Iran in a statement posted on Truth Social. This comes as US Central Command (Centcom) said three US service members have been killed in action and five “seriously wounded”. In Israel, nine people have been killed after a missile strike in the city of Beit Shemesh, according to medical services. Meanwhile Iranian officials say at least 153 people including children were killed after a reported strike hit a school on Saturday, according to Iranian officials. Iran has blamed the US and Israel. Centcom said it

March 23, 2026

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IRAN WAR ENDS? Trump ‘Backs Down’ In Big Military Order; ‘No More Strikes…’

Iran Fires Advanced Arash-2 Drone To Strike Ben Gurion Airport; IDF In Shock Iran has confirmed deploying its advanced Arash-2 drone in a strike targeting Ben Gurion Airport, marking a major escalation in the ongoing conflict. Iranian officials claim the precision drone operation hit key military infrastructure, including refueling systems supporting Israeli air operations. The Arash-2’s long range and low radar visibility highlight a shift toward drone-led warfare. As tensions intensify, questions are growing over air defense effectiveness and the widening scope of the conflict. The incident underscores how rapidly evolving technology is reshaping modern battlefields and strategic calculations. 3.0K