


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.

Trump downplays virus after returning to White House
The president's doctor, Navy Cmdr. Sean Conley, said Tuesday "he reports no symptoms," a day after offering Trump wouldn't be fully "out of the woods" for another week.

Corps says it will accept combat fitness test waivers for Marines at particular risk from COVID-19
One event during the CFT requires Marines to buddy drag and fireman carry a comrade, eliminating any chance of social distancing.

Prison guards living in jail and COs not allowing telework: Inside the military’s coronavirus complaints
Hundreds of pages worth of complaints sent to the Defense Department Inspector General this spring showcase COVID-19 fears and frustrations in the force.

Senators promised a ‘new command climate’ at Fort Hood in 90 days
“While serious changes need to be made, we were both encouraged by the accountability and commitment to change we saw from Gen. Richardson who took command just five weeks ago," the two senators said in a joint statement.

Marines supporting president to be COVID tested after Trump’s positive test
The Marines from Marine Corps Helicopter Squadron One are tasked with providing helicopter transport to the president and vice president, inevitably putting them in close contact. I’m

Marine commandant attended Gold Star Family ceremony at White House just before president’s positive COVID-19 test
Commandant of the Marine Corps Gen. David Berger last interacted with President Donald Trump on Sunday during the Gold Star Family event on the White House on Sunday.

Midshipman sues Naval Academy over discipline for tweets
Midshipman 1st Class Chase Standage, 21, says in the lawsuit that the academy is violating his constitutional rights of free speech and a fair and impartial hearing.

Alabama, Arizona National Guard MP units tapped for rapid response to civil unrest
About 600 troops from military police units — 300 in both Alabama and Arizona — will be ready to deploy within 24 hours if requested by a governor in another state.

President Trump and first lady test positive for COVID-19
Trump’s positive test comes just hours after the White House announced that senior aide Hope Hicks had come down with the virus after traveling with the president several times this week.
