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Federal Tipoffs Involving Mississippi Newsletter for Friday September 20, 2024 ( 2 items )  

NTSB: Bulk Carrier Breaks Free From Dock During Loading in Strong Current
WASHINGTON, Sept. 20 (TNSres) -- The National Transportation Safety Board issued the following news release on Sept. 19, 2024: While loading a cargo of coal on March 27, 2023, the bulk carrier Sirocco broke free from its moorings at the Convent Marine Terminal dock in Convent, Louisiana, drifted a half mile down the Mississippi River and collided with a barge moored at the Mosaic Uncle Sam dock, the National Transportation Safety Board said Thursday. An examination of the winch brake liners on  more

Second Air Force Makes an Appearance at the Air & Space Force Association's Air, Space & Cyber Conference
KEESLER AFB, Mississippi, Sept. 20 -- The U.S. Air Force Keesler Air Force Base (81st Training Wing) issued the following news: By Capt. Paige Skinner & Airman 1st Class Devyn Waits, 81st Training Wing Public Affairs Second Air Force presented its commitment to the execution of training, developing, and inspiring warfighters at the annual Air and Space Force Association's Air, Space & Cyber Conference held at the Gaylord National Resort in Maryland, Sept. 16 - 18. The event provided first-cla  more