BREAKING NEWS

Thursday, July 19, 2012

A U.S. MH-53 helicopter crashes in Oman

(BMLTV) July 19, 2012 - According to the U.S. Naval Forces Central Command Public Affairs, a MH-53E Sea Dragon helicopter assigned to Helicopter Mine Countermeasure Squadron (HM) 15 crashed 58 miles southwest of Muscat, Oman today while conducting heavy lift support operations.

The crash was not due to any sort of hostile activity and the status of the five crew members is still being determined.

Another MH-53E assigned to HM-15 is on scene, providing search and rescue assistance.

The incident is under investigation.

Tuesday, July 3, 2012

Statement from Norfolk Mayor Paul Fraim regarding State Senator Yvonne Miller's passing


Senator Yvonne Miller at the House of Representatives, Richmond VA. photo: abhi ahmadadeen/BMLTV©


(BMLTV) NORFOLK VA, July 3, 2012 - "This is an extremely sad day in the City of Norfolk and the Commonwealth. Senator Yvonne Miller was one of the great public servants of our time. She never forgot why she ran for office, never forgot who she was elected to serve. She was a relentless advocate for the young, the disadvantaged and members of the community who did not have a voice. We will miss her greatly."