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Lawyer for airman’s family says video shows deputy went to wrong home
A Florida sheriff’s deputy shot Roger Fortson six times in his home before ordering him to drop a gun he'd been holding when he opened the door.
Former airline, military pilot in court for cockpit threat allegations
A grand jury indicted Jonathan J. Dunn in October 2023.
Defense, vets issues will factor in 2024 presidential race
Military and veterans policies will play a role in the debate over who should serve as commander-in-chief.
DOD to study whether COVID-19 vaccine helped or hurt troops
A provision in the annual defense bill continues the controversy surrounding the vaccine.
Judge issues order keeping Confederate memorial at Arlington Cemetery
The Army had planned to remove the memorial this week.
VA pauses foreclosures on home loans amid concerns of financial strain
The department is also extending financial help programs to give more support to veterans having trouble making loan payments.
Veteran suicides rose in 2021 despite increased prevention efforts
More than 70,000 veterans died by suicide from 2011 to 2001.
Middle East-focused Marine command cancels birthday ball
A spokesman attributed the “tough decision” to cancel the Tampa ball to “the dynamic and uncertain security environment" in the Middle East.
Vet who lied about paralysis pleads guilty to nearly $700K in fraud
A former soldier who pleaded guilty to theft of government money and providing false statements faces prison for his actions.
Patrol Squadron 45 conducts rare, all-female P-8A Poseidon flight
“I think you could really feel the empowerment that we all felt, from the brief, to the pre-flight, to the mission execution, even to landing."
By Diana Stancy