Survivors of Boat Strike Were Actively Continuing Drug Mission, Admiral to Tell Lawmakers [View all]
Source: The Wall Street Journal.
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Survivors of Boat Strike Were Actively Continuing Drug Mission, Admiral to Tell Lawmakers
Commander of September attack to provide account of his role for the first time in closed briefing
By Shelby Holliday and Alexander Ward
Dec. 3, 2025 8:04 pm ET
WASHINGTON--Two survivors of a Sept. 2 U.S. strike on a boat in the Caribbean were killed in follow-up attacks after they were seen still aboard the damaged vessel alongside packages of illegal narcotics, a senior commander is expected to tell lawmakers Thursday.
Adm. Frank "Mitch" Bradley plans to say he and his legal adviser concluded the two survivors were attempting to continue their drug run, making them and the already-damaged vessel legitimate targets for another attack, two defense officials said.
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Hat tip, Ken White ("Popehat"
If after we blow your boat up you still float, you are a witch, so we can kill you. If you drown you are not a witch.
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If after we blow your boat up you still float, you are a witch, so we can kill you. If you drown you are not a witch.
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Exclusive Survivors of Boat Strike Were Actively Continuing Drug Mission, Admiral to Tell Lawmakers
Adm. Frank "Mitch" Bradley, the commander of the September attack, is set to provide an account of his role for the first time in a closed briefing.
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Dec 3, 2025, 9:39 PM
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Exclusive Survivors of Boat Strike Were Actively Continuing Drug Mission, Admiral to Tell Lawmakers
Adm. Frank "Mitch" Bradley, the commander of the September attack, is set to provide an account of his role for the first time in a closed briefing.
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Dec 3, 2025, 9:11 PM
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