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The Naval Station Great Lakes has gone on lock down on Friday morning as authorities warn of a 'gate runner.' The station, located in a North Chicago suburb, shared a short message on their Facebook telling people to 'hide' or 'fight.'

The National Weather Service confirms three tornadoes touched down in central and southeastern Virginia Monday. Associated Press reports authorities say at least 200 people suffered injuries throughout the Commonwealth. --------- A tornado came ashore on Pier 2 at Naval Station Norfolk, according to spokesperson Terry Davis. She adds that the damage is "superficial," limited to a door, a copule of windows, a section of siding and a few fallen trees.

THE AWFUL ORDEAL OF CPO SWEENEY WHISTLEBLOWER DESERVES “JUSTICE” WHY IS CAPTAIN RUTH COOPER STILL IN THE NAVY? – FORMER COMMANDER OF NAVAL STATION, NEWPORT, R.I. RELIEVED OF COMMAND IN 2003 – “SHE MADE MY LIFE A LIVING HELL,” CHIEF SAYS. “THIS OFFICER SHOULD BE A CIVILIAN BY NOW, NOT COLLECTING $130,000 A YEAR RIDING A DESK AT THE PENTAGON.” © 2005 MilitaryCorruption.com We get to see evidence of military corruption and abuse so often here, it’s easy to get “jaded” when IG investigation reports routinely cross our desk. But the files on Navy Capt. Ruth Cooper, “relieved of command”...

Hospital Corpsman 2nd Class (FMF) Alan P. Dementer and Hospital Corpsman 3rd Class Kenneth W. Ball were both awarded the Bronze Star with Combat "V" for heroic action during Operation Iraqi Freedom, in a ceremony Feb. 23 at Naval Hospital Corps School at Naval Station Great Lakes. The Bronze Star Medal is awarded to an individual who, while serving in or with the military of the United States, distinguishes him or herself by heroic or meritorious achievement service while engaged in an action against an enemy of the United States or while engaged in military operations involving conflict with an...