Joint Chiefs chairman to convene rare meeting of all Western Hemisphere military leaders

Earlier, the U.S. military confirmed the latest strike on a suspect drug boat.

January 23, 2026, 7:17 PM

As the U.S. military continues its campaign targeting alleged drug cartel boats, Gen. Dan Caine, the chairman of the Joint Chiefs of Staff, is convening a rare meeting of all of the top military leaders from the 34 countries in the Western Hemisphere.

This will be the first time that such a meeting has been convened and appears to be focused on improving cooperation against drug trafficking and criminal organizations.

The meeting is set for Feb. 11, according to a statement from the Joint Chiefs of Staff provided to ABC News.

https://abcnews.go.com/International/joint-chiefs-chairman-convene-rare-meeting-western-hemisphere/story?id=129505795

The Alaska Landmine

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My god. The derrick basically disintegrates when it hits the ground. Doyon 26 weighs nearly 10 million pounds. Absolutely no clue how the rig could tip over like that.

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The Alaska Landmine

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Damn we’ve received some reports that the rig Doyon 26, known as the Beast, tipped over and caught on fire! Sources confirm the fire has been extinguished and no one was seriously hurt. The rig is on the North Slope near Alpine and is being used by Conoco. #akleg

10:55 PM · Jan 23, 2026

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We are deeply saddened by the passing of former Deputy Director, Barbara McNamara, a pioneering figure at the National Security Agency. In 1994, she became the first woman to lead the Directorate of Operations and later served as Deputy Director from 1997 to 2000, greatly enhancing intelligence cooperation and production. Inducted into the Cryptologic Hall of Honor in 2020, her lasting contributions to the NSA's mission to protect our Nation will forever be remembered. We extend our heartfelt condolences to her family and loved ones.

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