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.
Mattis takes a swipe at Trump, gives advice to new secretary of defense
Mattis went on to describe the lack of direction the Defense Department had when he first took the job.
Drawdowns of troops in Germany and Afghanistan up in the air
May is looking less likely for the full withdrawal of U.S. troops from Afghanistan.
Illinois man accused of fighting National Guard troops during riot at US Capitol
A former neighbor and a social media friend identified the man from a TikTok video taken during the riot.
The Guard isn’t going home. Leaders fear retention may suffer
The high operational tempo for the National Guard has continued into 2021, and that has some senior leaders concerned about retention.
US terrorism alert warns of politically motivated violence
The Department of Homeland Security did not cite any specific plots, but pointed to “a heightened threat environment across the United States” that it believes “will persist” for weeks after Biden's Jan. 20 inauguration.
GOP lawmakers question continued presence of National Guard at Capitol
Sen. Tom Cotton penned an op-ed for Fox News stating that National Guard troops should leave the Capitol grounds as soon as possible.
Anticipating demonstrations and disturbances, DC Guard deployment to continue through end of March
Thousands of National Guard troops will remain on duty in the nation's capital as the impeachment trial of former president Donald Trump begins.
Air Force veteran arrested for threatening family of congressman, journalist
A criminal complaint says the former Air Force captain and retired police officer was dissatisfied with the 2020 presidential election results and sent text messages saying thousands of active/retired law enforcement and military were "armed and ready."
Lt. Gen. Charles Flynn slated to command US Army Pacific, and 14 other promotions
Flynn, who currently serves as deputy chief of staff for Army operations, plans and training at the Pentagon, was key in crafting a new Army force generation model that was introduced this fall.
