There were many key decisions made during the operation, from decisions by the President to the decisions of the outstan...
The United States has not intervened in the conduct of hostage negotiations involving ships of foreign registry.
But to me it appears that just by having that policy would have a deterring effect on the incidents that are out there.
With the problems in Africa that are demanding attention from African countries, such as Darfur, the problems that exist...
I find it really interesting, particularly as Senator Webb was talking about North and South Korea and what's it going t...
Yes the rules of engagement provided were sufficient (and proved successful) for this mission.
I know that one of the problems is to set up something where you know what you can do with these guys.
Negotiations are in progress and due to crew safety owners are unable to disclose further.
The Commanding Officer was pivotal in the rescue of Captain Phillips.
Secretary Flournoy, the surviving pirate from the attack on the Maersk Alabama was taken from USS Bainbridge to New York...
How would we gain consent of the Somalia Government to take action ashore?
the rescue of Captain Richard Phillips of the Maersk Alabama was a flawless special operations mission.
If the evidence is insufficient for prosecution, we release them. But before doing so, we will confiscate and destroy th...
Nigeria has always been a problem, all the way back to Sani Abacha and Obisanjo. I think it's more of a leadership probl...
Constant communications and collaboration--among the interagency and among military forces--were essential to conduct th...
We will destroy any skiffs as long as they have a means to travel safely back to shore.
What is your assessment of the recent U.N.-sponsored peace deal signed last year that allowed for Ethiopian troops to wi...
The Coast Guard has done an outstanding job in providing law enforcement detachments.