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September 03, 2020

Can't Simulate This... I/ITSEC 2020 FL Is Cancelled

The World's Largest Modeling, Simulation, And Training Gathering

What a shame.... one of the most fascinating events we attend each year is the annual I/ITSEC convention every Fall. But this year... not a chance. Following directives to avoid mass gatherings for public safety amid the continuing COVID-19 pandemic, National Training and Simulation Association (NTSA) has made the decision to cancel the 2020 Interservice/Industry Training, Simulation and Education Conference (I/ITSEC). The persistent spread of the COVID-19 virus and efforts to stop it have led NTSA to decide not to hold this year’s event, the world's largest modeling, simulation, and training gathering that draws thousands of people worldwide to Orlando, Florida, every year.

SIVA Reported Finding 2,993 Pounds Of Cocaine In The Aircraft

A joint effort between U.S. Customs and Border Protection Air and Marine Operations (AMO), Joint Interagency Task Force—South (JIATF South), and Mexican authorities led to the seizure of a suspicious aircraft loaded with more than a ton of cocaine. On August 29, AMO agents and JIATF South tracked the movements of a suspicious plane operating in the Western Caribbean. AMO agents shared the U.S. radar information with the Mexican Air Force (SIVA), which intercepted the aircraft. SIVA reported finding 2,993 pounds of cocaine in the aircraft and arrested two male suspects. This is just the latest of many seizures this partnership has led to in recent months. In July, SIVA seized a veh