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.
Guided-missile destroyer Russell conducts FONOP in South China Sea by Spratly Islands
“Unlawful and sweeping maritime claims in the South China Sea pose a serious threat to the freedom of the sea," the 7th Fleet said.
Bonhomme Richard’s dismantling to begin in April
The first two littoral combat ships will also be moved into a reserve status this year, according to a fleet message.
Seeking the Military Suicide Solution Podcast, Episode 45: Danica Thomas - Suicide Loss Survivor and Advocate
Danica Thomas is the widow of Army Staff Sgt. Allen Thomas. In March of 2010, her husband was severely injured in Afghanistan. Three years later, he lost his long battle to suicide.
Big Navy: Sailors will enjoy fewer COVID restrictions if they volunteer to get the vaccine
As the vaccines roll out across the fleet, things will loosen up for immunized sailors and fully immunized crews, according to the Navy's latest COVID guidance.
France, West African leaders discuss fighting extremism
French and West African heads of state began a two-day summit Monday on the fight against Islamic extremists in Africa’s Sahel region.
Navy IDs Norfolk sailor who died from COVID-19 complications
Aviation Support Equipment Technician 1st Class Marcglenn L. Orcullo died Feb. 12.
WWII veteran wants to be buried in Navy uniform, so she made one
A Florida seamstress made a 96-year-old World War II veteran a new Navy uniform to fulfill his request that he be buried in it when the time arrived.
Son charged in stabbing death of civilian US Navy staffer in Bahrain
Federal court documents accuse Giovonni Z. Pope, 27, of stabbing his mother to death at her off-base apartment on Jan. 31.
Ellsworth airman on trial for infant son’s death
A military jury will decide whether a senior airman at Ellsworth Air Force Base is responsible for the death of his 6-month-old son.
