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Power outage downed US F-16 jet in 2023 crash in South Korea
A U.S. Air Force F-16C fighter crashed in a field in northwestern South Korea last year after the jet partially lost power, an investigation found.
Prisoner sentenced for sextortion scheme targeting troops
The scheme came to light when a service member died from suicide rather than pay extortion money.
By Todd South
The USS Carney, salty and battle-tested, is back in the United States
The warship Carney has wrapped up its unprecedented cruise in the Middle East, where it battled Iran-backed Houthi rebel barrages on a near-daily basis.
US aims to outpace China with AI on fighter jets, navigation and more
The United States is competing to stay ahead of China on AI and its use in weapon systems.
By Tara Copp, AP
US special operations leaders are having to do more with less
Commanders are juggling how to add more high-tech experts to their teams while still cutting overall forces by about 5,000 troops over the next five years.
By Lolita C. Baldor, The Associated Press
Experts say gun alone doesn’t justify deadly force in airman shooting
Roger Fortson's supporters, family say the fatal shooting of Fortson was unjustified, while authorities say it was done in self-defense.
A Marine combat instructor shielded his student from a grenade with his body — and survived
When then-Sgt. Brett Meil saw a student inadvertently activate a grenade during infantry training, he covered him with his body and prepared to die.
Army veteran convicted of 2001 murder of pregnant soldier
Recent developments in DNA technology led to the conviction of a former soldier in a decades-old case.
By Riley Ceder
Two injured in Apache helicopter mishap in Kansas
The soldiers are in stable condition, a division spokesperson confirmed.
Most VA police have not finished veteran suicide prevention training
Whistleblowers told lawmakers that fewer than one-third of VA law enforcement personnel completed mandatory suicide prevention training last year.
Go Navy, beat Army (in Best Warrior Competition)
Hospital Corpsman 1st Class Michael O’Connell was the only sailor representing the Navy, and he represented the fleet well, besting his Army opponents.
By Diana Stancy