


Pentagon identifies six airmen killed in KC-135 crash in Iraq
Six airmen were killed when a U.S. Air Force KC-135 refueling aircraft crashed during ongoing combat operations against Iran.

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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.

China, US argue over naval activity in South China Sea
China accused the U.S. of increasing regional security risks.

The link between extremism and military functioning
One measure to address extremism might be to establish guidance on when extremist activities impact good order, discipline, say the authors of this commentary.

Why the Corps’ future may sideline its ground-pounders
Is it the twilight of Marine infantry?

SECNAV: Navy seeking more mental health funding in upcoming budget
Acting Navy Secretary Thomas Harker said funds are also being moved around in this year's budget for mental health resources.

We must not repeat the Vietnam refugee tragedy in Afghanistan
The withdrawal of U.S. troops in Afghanistan must not end with a betrayal of our Afghan allies, says the author of this commentary.

Pentagon pushes back on report of anti-extremism social media surveillance program
The Pentagon's extremism working group is not developing a social media screening pilot program, its top spokesman said.

Competition, not war, with China is the future, top Marine says
Here's where the Marine Corps comes in.

F-15QA bound for Qatar declares emergency upon landing, leaves runway in Illinois; USAF pilots eject safely
Both U.S. Air Force active duty pilots on board “ejected safely and sustained only minor injuries,” according to the service.

Navy training jets collide over Texas
One pilot sustained minor injuries, according to the Navy.
