capt.
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Capt. David Skarosi, the Ford’s commanding officer, acknowledged what he called the “sting” of the additional extension, adding it caught even him by surprise.
In 1774, Capt. James Cook landed with a party of scientists.
“We felt a bit alone 10 or 15 years ago, so we are of course happy that the focus is drawn toward the Arctic again,” said Royal Norwegian Navy Capt. Jim Robertsen, who heads the country’s submarine fleet.
The investigation into Ruben Moreno’s disappearance remains ongoing, and no charges have been filed in that case, according to Claremont Police Capt. Robert Ewing.
From Los Angeles Times
An F-35C stealth fighter jet which took off from the USS Abraham Lincoln warship shot down the drone "in self-defence" to protect the aircraft carrier and its personnel, US Central Command spokesman Capt Tim Hawkins said.
From BBC
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