Six US service members killed in KC-135 crash in Iraq
“All six crew members aboard a U.S. KC-135 refueling aircraft that went down in western Iraq are now confirmed deceased,” CENTCOM announced.
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Pentagon identifies seventh soldier killed in action during Operation Epic Fury
Sgt. Benjamin N. Pennington succumbed to his injuries on Sunday after a March 1 Iranian attack on Prince Sultan Air Base, Saudi Arabia.
Former Marine captain’s Syrian detention reaches 11th year
Syrian officials were willing to share proof of life information as recently as 2020, reporting indicates.
Marine veteran killed while volunteering as a fighter in Ukraine
"He came because he thought what was happening in Ukraine by Russia was wrong," his commander wrote on social media.
2 Marines of ‘MARSOC 3’ likely will retire with honorable discharges
In February, Gunnery Sgts. Josh Negron and Danny Draher were acquitted of manslaughter but convicted of drinking in violation of an order.
Biden sends military to help with Hawaii wildfires
President Joe Biden said the Coast Guard and Navy are supporting response and rescue efforts, and the Marines are providing helicopters to fight the fires.
Marine guards remain at US embassy in Niger amid partial evacuation
The State Department "ordered the temporary departure of non-emergency personnel and eligible family members from Niger" because of a coup.
US to announce $345 million military aid package for Taiwan
The package includes man-portable air defense systems, or MANPADS, intelligence and surveillance capabilities, firearms and missiles.
US Army general dies in plane crash near Aberdeen Proving Ground
Maj. Gen. Anthony Potts was commissioned as a U.S. Army aviation second lieutenant in 1986. He most recently led the service's PEO C3T.
Marine vet who avoided spotlight found purpose before death in Ukraine
“I’ll come home when it’s over," Ian Frank Tortorici would tell his father.
Corps won’t dismiss drinking convictions of 2 ‘MARSOC 3′ Raiders
Gunnery Sgts. Danny Draher and Josh Negron in February were found not guilty of more serious charges, including homicide.
