Courtesy Audio | The Judge Advocate General's Legal Center and School | 08.19.2026
In this episode, we review the CAAF's ruling that a defense counsel's statement of “no motions” at arraignment constituted an affirmative, express waiver of a multiplicity challenge to duplicative Article 128b domestic violence specifications. We examine the tension between waiver and forfeiture, the majority's reliance on the absence of an ineffective assistance of counsel claim, and the......
Audio by Petty Officer 2nd Class Dakota Nack | AFN Rota | 08.18.2026
NAVAL STATION ROTA, SPAIN (August 19, 2026) Naval Station (NAVSTA) Rota Command Master Chief Donald Alvarado came into AFN Rota and provided info about upcoming events and community updates to the installation. NAVSTA Rota provides U.S., NATO and allied forces a strategic hub for operations in Europe, Africa and the Middle East. NAVSTA Rota is a force multiplier, capable of promptly deploying......
Audio by Petty Officer 2nd Class Nicholas Rodriguez | AFN Yokosuka | 08.18.2026
Trump orders Pentagon to cut back military exercises with South Korea.
Audio by Petty Officer 2nd Class Nicholas Rodriguez | AFN Yokosuka | 08.18.2026
Takaichi skips controversial shrine visit on 81st anniversary of country’s World War II surrender.
Audio by Petty Officer 2nd Class Nicholas Rodriguez | AFN Yokosuka | 08.18.2026
US military moving last aircraft carrier out of the Pacific to prioritize operations in Iran.
Audio by Sgt. Shane Gooden | Regional Media Center AFN Europe | 08.18.2026
In this News In One: U.S. Africa Command and the Botswana Defense Force conducted exercise Southern Accord in Gaborone, Botswana. The participating personnel gathered to discuss and enhance regional security, defensive cyber operations, space operations and military intelligence, empowering the Joint Force to lead and streamline efforts against potential threats in the region. (U.S. Army......
Audio by Petty Officer 2nd Class Cryton Vandiesal | AFN Sigonella | 08.18.2026
NAVAL AIR STATION SIGONELLA, Italy (August 18, 2026) An interview with Sydney Vores and Danita McLeod and Kaci Hamby, Liberty Center Sigonella representatives, to discuss upcoming shuttles for trips to the mall, as well as upcoming Liberty Center events aboard Naval Air Station Sigonella, August 18, 2026. American Forces Network Sigonella is a Navy-operated American Forces Radio and Television......
Audio by Petty Officer 3rd Class Hannah Donahue | AFN Souda Bay | 08.18.2026
NAVAL SUPPORT ACTIVITY SOUDA BAY, Greece (Aug. 20, 2026) Radio news highlights the DEOCS survey for the base and an interview with Command Master Chief Jans Valdespou, command master chief of NSA Souda Bay, discussing what it means to him to be a chief, Aug. 19, 2026. Armed Forces Network Souda Bay is a Navy-operated American Forces Radio and Television Service station that provides host......
