SUMMARY: The War Eagles Patrol Squadron VP-16 returned to Naval Air Station Jacksonville after a six-month deployment, serving in U.S. Indo-Pacific and Center Command areas. Families eagerly awaited their return, with emotional reunions and celebrations. Holly Sayers and Megan Gulyard shared their excitement, marking personal milestones after long absences. Gulyard, having experienced five deployments, welcomed her husband Malcolm home after 190 days. VP-16 flew over 3,100 hours and completed over 400 sorties. Executive Officer Jacob Weinzatl praised his team’s excellence, highlighting their dedication to the mission. The homecoming was a joyful and heartfelt moment for the squadron and their families.

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SUMMARY: The Trump administration revoked visas for all South Sudanese citizens, citing the government’s failure to accept the return of its citizens. South Sudan, struggling with instability since gaining independence in 2011, faces civil war, corruption, and humanitarian crises. The country’s fragile peace agreement is unraveling, and tensions between President Salva Kiir and rival Riek Machar persist. The U.S. had granted South Sudanese temporary protected status due to insecurity, but it expires in May. Amid reduced aid and mounting violence, the Trump administration’s decision marks a sharp shift from earlier support, with South Sudan’s future remaining uncertain.

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SUMMARY: Pope Francis made a surprise appearance at St. Peter’s Square during a Jubilee Mass for the sick and health workers, his first since leaving the hospital after a life-threatening bout of pneumonia. Speaking with a stronger voice, he thanked the crowd and reflected on his illness, describing it as a time of vulnerability and learning to accept love and support. Through a homily read by Archbishop Rino Fisichella, he urged compassion for the ill and condemned society’s tendency to exclude the weak. He also praised health workers for their dedication, often carried out in challenging conditions.

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