Here's How the US Coast Guard Helped Put El Chapo Away for Life
Drug interdictions by the service played a role in convicting the kingpin.
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Badassery on Display: Coasties Seize Nearly 20 Tons of Cocaine
Vice President Mike Pence was on hand to congratulate the crew and watch Munro disgorge a mother lode of drug contraband.
Federal Cannabis Policies Are Hurting Veterans. Here's How to Fix Them
Veterans face a number of challenging issues on the cannabis front, thanks to outdated federal laws and regulations.
Ecuador: US Military Could Use Galápagos Island for Flights
A plan by Ecuador to let the U.S. use a Galápagos island for aircraft on anti-drug trafficking flights is drawing criticism.
4 Jamaican Fishermen Detained on Coast Guard Ships
The Coast Guard said officers interdicting the vessel in 2017 saw the crew toss packages of marijuana into the water.
$350 Million Worth of Seized Cocaine, Marijuana Delivered to Port Everglades
An estimated 26,000 pounds of cocaine and 1,500 pounds of marijuana arrived at the port.
Vets Denied VA Home Loans if They Work with Cannabis
Lawmakers want a policy clarification after a Massachusetts veteran was rejected by the VA over his source of income.
Jumping Fish Lead Fishermen to $1 Million of Cocaine, Coast Guard Says
Two South Carolina men who went fishing returned to shore with an unusual catch -- up to $1 million of cocaine.
Coast Guard Can Stop More Drugs Than Trump's Wall, Congressman Says
The Coast Guard stops more drugs headed to the U.S. than all other federal agencies combined, said Rep. Peter DeFazio.
Is it Ethical to Dope Troops So They Fight Better?
"Proper use of performance-enhancing drugs in the military could shorten wars and save lives."
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Ships from the Harry S. Truman Strike Group are deploying from this week, but one thing is missing -- the Truman.
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