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By David Goodhue, Florida Keys Keynoter (Marathon, Fla.) Feb 6, 2020

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Coast Guard and British Navy seize $46 million in cocaine in the Caribbean

"These operations reiterate the significance of intelligence and resource sharing amongst our agencies."

By Lance Benzel, The Gazette (Colorado Springs, Colo.) Jan 15, 2020

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Ex-soldier gets life in prison for 2018 drug heist killing

"No sentence that I can impose will bring back your beloved son and nephew."

By Karen Kucher, The San Diego Union-Tribune Dec 19, 2019

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Coast Guard unloads 9 tons of cocaine in San Diego. And that’s just since October

In 2018, Coast Guard cutters seized 208 metric tons of cocaine worth an estimated $6.1 billion.

By David Roza Dec 6, 2019

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U-2 pilot dismissed for shaving his entire body to avoid a drug test

Captain Bird was also convicted for using cocaine and distributing prescription ADHD drugs

By Reuters Staff Nov 19, 2019

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Watch the Coast Guard seize $69 million in cocaine from a narco sub

The U.S. Coast Guard Cutter Harriet Lane intercepted a suspected semi-submersible smuggling vessel in international waters of the Eastern Pacific...

By Liz Henderson, The Gazette Nov 1, 2019

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Former Fort Carson soldier found guilty of murder in botched cocaine heist

Investigators described a deadly robbery involving Wheeler and at least four accomplices, three of whom are either current or former...

By Tom Roeder, The Gazette Oct 23, 2019

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The Air Force’s highest-paid employee is its football coach. He won’t say anything about his players using cocaine

Air Force Academy football coach Troy Calhoun refused to answer questions about cocaine use by three of his players during...

By Paul Szoldra Sep 30, 2019

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Exclusive: Ex-Marine pleads guilty to smuggling more than 150 pounds of meth and cocaine from Mexico

A former Marine corporal has pleaded guilty to allegedly smuggling more than 150 pounds of methamphetamine and cocaine from Mexico...

By John Monk, The State Sep 24, 2019

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A South Carolina VA hospital turned away a sick Navy vet who tested hot for coke, then settled when he claimed they mixed up his urine sample

"I didn't expect any money out of this," said Eric Walker, 49, of Camden, the Navy veteran. "It was mainly...

By Christopher Woody, Business Insider Aug 9, 2019

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The Coast Guard’s newest cutter made a major cocaine bust before it even got to its home port

The Coast Guard accepted the Midgett in April, and it didn't leave the Mississippi shipyard where it was built until...

By Haley Britzky May 1, 2019

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Former Green Berets get 9 years in jail for trying to bring 40 kilos of Colombian bam bam into the US

They tried bringing in almost $1 million worth of cocaine through gutted punching bags.

By Kristina Davis, The San Diego Union-Tribune Mar 1, 2019

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A US Marine veteran built a massive cocaine pipeline as a Mexican drug kingpin, prosecutors say

A U.S. Marine veteran who rose to power as a reputed Mexican drug kingpin has been named in a massive...

By Caitlin Foster, Business Insider Jan 3, 2019

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Decorated Green Beret Pleads Guilty To Smuggling Nearly 90 Pounds Of Cocaine Into The US On A Military Aircraft

A highly decorated Army Special Forces soldier pleaded guilty to charges of drug trafficking conspiracy, admitting he attempted to smuggle...

By Jim Thompson, The Walton Sun, Santa Rosa Beach, Fla. Dec 19, 2018

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Green Beret Tied To International Cocaine Smuggling Ring Amid New Indictments

Two more people, including a Colombian citizen, have been indicted on charges related to an alleged cocaine smuggling scheme involving...

By Christopher Woody, Business Insider Nov 20, 2018

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Coast Guard In The Thick Of It As Seaborne Narcos Flock To US Like Salmon Of Capistrano

Editor's Note: This article originally appeared on Business Insider. FT. LAUDERDALE, Florida — During fiscal year 2018, which ended September...

By Jim Thompson, Northwest Florida Daily News Oct 3, 2018

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Army Special Forces Soldier Indicted For Allegedly Trying To Smuggle 90 Pounds Of Cocaine Into US

An Army 7th Special Forces Group (Airborne) soldier faces trial next month in U.S. District Court in Pensacola, Florida, on...

By Jared Keller Aug 18, 2018

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Army Special Forces Soldier Charged With Smuggling Kilos Of Cocaine On Military Aircraft

An Army Special Forces soldier was arrested Monday for smuggling 40 kilos of cocaine into the United States hidden in...

By Christopher Woody, Business Insider Jul 25, 2018

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A Naval Academy Midshipman Faces Charges In What May Be The School’s Biggest Drug-Ring Case In Years

The U.S. Naval Academy has said it will charge a midshipman who's been accused of allegedly dealing cocaine and other...

By Raisa Habersham, The Atlanta Journal-Constitution Apr 19, 2017

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Fort Stewart Soldiers Busted For Using And Selling Cocaine

Authorities arrested several Fort Stewart soldiers Tuesday who are believed to have used, had or sold cocaine, officials said. “We...

By James Clark Mar 10, 2017

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DoD’s New Drug-Test Plan Will Take The Piss Out Of Recruits

Effective April 3, 2017, each military branch will expand its drug-screening procedures for applicants. That means more peeing into cups,...

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Coast Guard and British Navy seize $46 million in cocaine in the Caribbean

Ex-soldier gets life in prison for 2018 drug heist killing

Coast Guard unloads 9 tons of cocaine in San Diego. And that’s just since October

U-2 pilot dismissed for shaving his entire body to avoid a drug test

Watch the Coast Guard seize $69 million in cocaine from a narco sub

Former Fort Carson soldier found guilty of murder in botched cocaine heist

The Air Force’s highest-paid employee is its football coach. He won’t say anything about his players using cocaine

Exclusive: Ex-Marine pleads guilty to smuggling more than 150 pounds of meth and cocaine from Mexico

A South Carolina VA hospital turned away a sick Navy vet who tested hot for coke, then settled when he claimed they mixed up his urine sample

The Coast Guard’s newest cutter made a major cocaine bust before it even got to its home port

Former Green Berets get 9 years in jail for trying to bring 40 kilos of Colombian bam bam into the US

A US Marine veteran built a massive cocaine pipeline as a Mexican drug kingpin, prosecutors say

Decorated Green Beret Pleads Guilty To Smuggling Nearly 90 Pounds Of Cocaine Into The US On A Military Aircraft

Green Beret Tied To International Cocaine Smuggling Ring Amid New Indictments

Coast Guard In The Thick Of It As Seaborne Narcos Flock To US Like Salmon Of Capistrano

Army Special Forces Soldier Indicted For Allegedly Trying To Smuggle 90 Pounds Of Cocaine Into US

Army Special Forces Soldier Charged With Smuggling Kilos Of Cocaine On Military Aircraft

A Naval Academy Midshipman Faces Charges In What May Be The School’s Biggest Drug-Ring Case In Years

Fort Stewart Soldiers Busted For Using And Selling Cocaine

DoD’s New Drug-Test Plan Will Take The Piss Out Of Recruits