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Hundreds of satellites to give military faster tactical comms and data
The program will add more satellites and capabilities every two years.
By Todd South
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Air Force’s costliest accidents, maintainer injuries rose in 2023
Two people died and 10 aircraft were destroyed in aviation-related mishaps in FY23 as the Air Force’s most serious accidents hit a five-year high.
7 little-known facts about ‘Top Gun’
Do you know these facts about the 1986 blockbuster film?
By Diana Stancy
Japan-based sailor dies in traffic accident
Aviation Maintenance Administrationman 1st Class Derek Pursell, 31, died Sept. 12 in Hakone.
2 Arkansas men charged in scheme to defraud $12 million from Tricare
An Arkansas doctor and a medical sales representative have been accused of taking part in a scheme which defrauded the U.S. military’s health insurer of more than $12 million.
Warships sortie, 7th Fleet preps for typhoon
Storm might bring 30 inches of rain, strong winds to Japan.
Marine sergeant dies of gunshot wound on duty as armed sentry, NCIS investigating
Marine Sgt. Derek Diesel, 25, died from a gunshot wound to the head Aug. 18.
By Philip Athey
Former soldier serving life for teen’s ’82 murder seeks DNA test
Advocates for a former U.S. soldier convicted of the attempted rape and murder of an Army officer's son 37 years ago are asking a federal judge to order DNA testing to discredit what they say is weak evidence presented at a court-martial that sent him to prison for life.
Green Berets heading to civilian trials in Florida for murder and child rape cases
Two soldiers from 7th Special Forces Group are facing trial in February.
The Pentagon is reviewing the special operations community after a series of high-profile scandals
The Defense Department has until March to submit an evaluation of U.S. Special Operations Command's ethics and professionalism standards and programs.
Settlement reached in infamous ‘Norfolk 4’ case
The city of Norfolk has agreed to pay $4.9 million to four former sailors who were wrongly convicted of a woman’s rape and murder based on intimidating police interrogations. A copy of the settlement agreement for the “Norfolk Four” was obtained by The Associated Press.
‘Top Gun: Maverick’ release date delayed until 2020
The extra time is needed to film some of the movie's more complex flight sequences.
By Jon Simkins