FBI Director Kash Patel Visits USS Arizona

May 15, 2026, 14:52
USPolitics

Introduction

Kash Patel is the Director of the FBI. Last summer, he went snorkeling at the USS Arizona memorial in Hawaii. Some people are unhappy about this.

Main Body

Mr. Patel went on a special swim in August. The USS Arizona is a cemetery for 900 sailors. Usually, people cannot swim there. The Navy says some important leaders can swim there, but no FBI director did this since 1993. The FBI and the Navy say the trip was for history. They say Mr. Patel wanted to honor the dead sailors. Other people disagree. Some veterans say this was wrong. They think the site is for respect, not for fun. Some people also worry about other trips. Mr. Patel used government planes for travel. He also went to a hockey party in Milan. People think he mixes work and fun too much.

Conclusion

The FBI says the trip was for national security. However, many people still think it was wrong.

Learning

πŸ•’ Talking about the Past

In this story, we see a lot of words that describe things that already happened. To move to A2, you need to recognize these 'Past' words.

The Magic 'ED' Endings When we talk about the past, we often add -ed to the action word:

  • Want β†’\rightarrow Wanted
  • Mix β†’\rightarrow Mixed

The Tricky Ones (Irregular) Some words change completely. You just have to memorize them:

  • Go β†’\rightarrow Went (Example: He went snorkeling)
  • Do β†’\rightarrow Did (Example: No director did this)
  • Say β†’\rightarrow Said (Example: The Navy says β†’\rightarrow They said)

Quick Word Bank: People & Places

  • Memorial / Cemetery β†’\rightarrow A place to remember dead people.
  • Veteran β†’\rightarrow Someone who was in the army/navy before.
  • National Security β†’\rightarrow Keeping a country safe.

Vocabulary Learning

cemetery (n.)
a burial ground for the dead
Example:The cemetery was quiet and peaceful.
honor (v.)
to show respect or admiration for someone
Example:She will honor her teacher with a gift.
veterans (n.)
people who have served in the armed forces
Example:Many veterans attend the parade.
respect (n.)
a feeling of admiration for someone
Example:We should show respect to older people.
government (n.)
the group of people who run a country
Example:The government makes new laws.
planes (n.)
aircraft that fly in the air
Example:The planes left the airport at noon.
travel (v.)
to go from one place to another
Example:I love to travel to new cities.
security (n.)
protection from danger or harm
Example:The security guard checked our bags.
mix (v.)
to combine different things together
Example:She will mix the paint colors.
swim (v.)
to move through water
Example:We can swim in the lake during summer.
special (adj.)
different or unique compared to others
Example:This cake is special for the birthday.
unhappy (adj.)
not happy or pleased
Example:He felt unhappy after the game.