Steve Walsh

1 month ago | whro.org | Steve Walsh

An F/A 18 was landing on the USS Harry Truman Tuesday when an arrestment cable broke, causing the jet to plunge into the Red Sea. Navy aircraft have a hook to catch what’s called the wire, which slows the planes down so they land safely on the carrier’s short runway. According to a defense official, the aviators on board ejected safely. The crew was picked up by a search and rescue team from Helicopter Sea Combat Squadron 11, based in Norfolk.

1 month ago | whro.org | Steve Walsh

Denmark is on a campaign to remind the United States of the two countries' long-standing relationship as the Trump administration talks about annexing Greenland. Denmark was one of the original countries to join the North Atlantic Treaty Alliance after World War II. Though the U.S. has not taken any formal action, President Donald Trump has talked about taking over the independent country, which is part of the larger kingdom of Denmark. He cites the security needs as one rationale.

1 month ago | whro.org | Steve Walsh

Pentagon officials told Congress recently that bases inside the United States are still often unprepared to deal with drones invading their air space. Though the details remain classified, Rear Adm. Paul Spedero told Congress that in the last month, U.S. Northern Command has updated its standard operating procedure for handling drones. Last year, more than 350 drones flew over or near military bases inside the U.S.In December 2023, a series of drones swarmed over Joint Base Langley-Eustis.

1 month ago | whro.org | Steve Walsh

When Veterans Affairs Secretary Doug Collins cut the ribbon this month for a new outpatient clinic in Chesapeake, Virginia, the event underscored the challenges facing the agency as it attempts to implement the Trump Administration's spending cuts. This part of Virginia has one of the fastest growing veteran populations in the country, and the clinic is opening with less than a third of the staff it needs to run at full capacity. Collins has said the VA will increase staffing in stages.

1 month ago | whro.org | Steve Walsh

On a recent Saturday afternoon, volunteers from 20 of the 32 NATO countries were in a Norfolk public works garage, hammering, sawing and gluing. They were building floats for the 72nd NATO parade Saturday. The floats are assembled at a public works garage in Norfolk. “I think everybody will be fine. We have a few different countries that are, you know, kind of behind the eight ball, but they're getting there,” said Alex Pincus, parade director.