Security News in Brief: Davenport Man Sentenced to Federal Prison for Firearm Charges

Source: United States Department of Justice News

DAVENPORT, Iowa – A Davenport man, Michael Leon Wyche, Jr., age 28, was sentenced on Wednesday, November 23, 2021, by United States District Court Chief Judge John A. Jarvey to 36 months in prison for Drug User in Possession of a Firearm and Ammunition and False Statements During Purchase of Firearms. Wyche was ordered to serve two years of supervised release to follow his prison term and pay $300 to the Crime Victims’ Fund.

Defense News in Brief: USS Minnesota Returns from Deployment

Source: United States Navy

GROTON, Conn. – Many people were shopping for sales on the day after Thanksgiving, but the families of the crew of the USS Minnesota (SSN 783) got the best deal. The Virginia-class fast attack submarine returned to Naval Submarine Base New London on Friday, Nov. 26, after a seven-month deployment.

Defense News in Brief: In Company with HMS Queen Elizabeth and UK CSG 21, Voyage Marks the Culmination of Decade-Long Bilateral Effort

Source: United States Navy

MAYPORT, Fla. – The Arleigh Burke-class guided-missile destroyer USS The Sullivans (DDG 68) returned to Naval Station Mayport, Nov. 24, marking the end of a seven-month world tour deployment to the U.S. 2nd, 5th, 6th and 7th Fleet areas of operations as part of the U.K. Carrier Strike Group 2021 (CSG 21) and Operation Fortis.