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.
Nearly $20 billion for VA hospital upgrades in Biden infrastructure plan
The $2 trillion plan includes about $18 billion for VA infrastructure work.
Tinkham, former leader of Maine National Guard, dies at 73
Retired Maj. Gen. Joseph E. Tinkham II, former leader of the Maine National Guard, has died after a years-long battle with cancer, the National Guard announced. He was 73.
Role reversal: Marine artillery and infantry swap roles in exercises preparing for a littoral fight
They took artillery officers as mission commanders for infantry forces.
Report: Military cleanup on Puerto Rican islands once used as Navy bombing ranges slow-going
“Substantial work remains,” the report stated.
Her military career cut short inspires advocacy and nonprofit addressing epidemic facing veterans and first responders
After a military career cut short by trauma, this West Point graduate co-founded an organization to address the increasing suicide rates among first responders.
Pelosi picks DC National Guard chief to lead security in US House
Maj. Gen. William Walker, commanding general of the District of Columbia National Guard, was tapped Friday to become the House’s first African American sergeant-at-arms as Congress sorts through the grave security failings revealed by the Jan. 6 attack on the Capitol.
Navy T-45C Goshawk jet trainer aircraft crashes in Texas; no fatalities
Both the student and the instructor pilot safely ejected from the aircraft.
Veterans, families may need to get COVID vaccine boosters later this year
New VA research shows immunity from current vaccines may only last seven to nine months, and that the virus could spawn different variations in coming months.
How changes made during the pandemic will stay with the Navy after COVID subsides
The chaos of the past year forced the Navy to alter how it does business.
