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Question 1

SAIL Program

Answer 1

Sailor Assistance and Intercept for Life

- program available to active duty sailors who experienced a suicide ideation or attempt.

Question 2

This week in naval history

Answer 2

16 July 1862

• Congress establishes the rank of Rear Admiral.
• David G. Farragut was the first

Question 3

This day in naval history (13 July)

Answer 3

1812 - the Frigate, USS ESSEX, commanded by Capt. David Porter captures the merchant brig, Lamprey, in the Atlantic.

1943 - the Japanese are intercepted from landing reinforcements in the Solomon Islands, resulting in the night Battle of Kolombangara.

Question 4

Cuba

Answer 4

Cuban people are protesting the government to end their governments dictatorship and bring in democracy.

Question 5

Afghanistan

Answer 5

General Austin “Scott” Miller stepped down and transferred control to 2 US generals.

• one in Central Command in Florida
• one who will command the roughly 650 troops remaining in the country.