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Children’s hospitals take fight over military payments to Congress
A change in how the military pays for care at civilian children's hospitals may cause significant health care access problems, advocates warn.
Bodycam footage shows deputy shot airman seconds after opening door
Family of Senior Airman Roger Fortson "remain adamant" that an Okaloosa County Sherriff's deputy had the wrong apartment when he was shot and killed May 3.
US special forces want longer reach for rockets, snipers, robots
The new sniper rifle would replace two weapons currently in use.
By Todd South
For data in their sights, US special ops seek military Google Glass
The device would work day or night as well as with existing night vision gear.
By Todd South
Lawyer: Deputy who fatally shot Florida airman had wrong apartment
Roger Fortson was alone in his apartment Friday when a sheriff's deputy burst in and fatally shot him, an attorney for Fortson's family claims.
SEALs want loitering munitions aboard insert/extract patrol boats
The launcher addition to the SEAL boat would hold loitering munitions, drones or other payloads.
By Todd South
Submarine delays push SEALs to find new underwater approaches
A newly fielded vehicle and better dive gear are helping bridge the gap.
By Todd South
Live-fire training suspended for Special Forces after range incident
The Army suspended all Special Forces range activities for 72 hours following an accidental shooting on a range when live rounds were mixed in with blanks.
By Riley Ceder
Little Bird helicopter replacement in question after Army cancels FARA
Current upgrades aim to keep the helicopter flying until 2034.
By Todd South
Budget strain pauses MC-130J amphibious project for special forces
U.S. Special Operations Command has paused an ambitious program to make its MC-130J transport plane capable of water landings and takeoff.
By Todd South
Opinion
The power of relationships and partnerships forged by special ops
The history of special operations in the U.S. is replete with examples that demonstrate how vital this can be.
By Michael K. Nagata