The U.S. military today is navigating stormy seas in truly uncharted waters. Its only way to weather the current storms is to steer a course of true north, anchoring on mission, values, and people.

Footage of vessels navigating rough seas prior to a record storm that hit the Pacific Northwest on Nov. 19. (Footage courtesy of the U.S. Coast Guard and Columbia River Bar Pilot Dan Jordan).

Video of the operation showed a naval boat rescuing Mockus from his vessel in rough seas, then hoisting him onto the warship.

The Thai Meteorological Department (TMD) has warned of summer storms across much of Thailand today, with thunderstorms and ...