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Family sues over Florida deputy’s killing of US airman

Former Okaloosa County Sheriff’s Deputy Eddie Duran shot and killed Senior Airman Roger Fortson at the door of Fortson’s apartment in May 2024.

7 days ago

Marines reopen second WWII-era airfield to prep for future combat

The opening of the North Carolina airfield follows the service’s June recertification of an airfield on the Pacific island of Peleliu.

8 months ago

Air Force receives new aircraft for electronic-attack missions

"It flies like a dream," ACC head Gen. Kenneth Wilsbach said of the new EA-37B Compass Call, a heavily adapted Gulfstream jet that will replace the EC-130.

By Stephen Losey

9 months ago

Mother of airman killed by Florida deputy says firing is not justice

An attorney for Senior Airman Roger Fortson's mother said an Okaloosa County sheriff's deputy should also be charged in Fortson's killing.

11 months ago

Florida sheriff’s office fires deputy who fatally shot senior airman

A Florida sheriff fired the deputy who fatally shot Roger Fortson, saying the deputy's life was never in danger and he shouldn't have fired his weapon.

12 months ago

Air Force taps 6 bases to test new approach to deployments

New command teams are expected to arrive at several installations across the U.S. this summer as the Air Force launches a slate of air task forces.

By Rachel S. Cohen

12 months ago