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From space to barbed wire, museums welcome military families for free

The Blue Star Museums program is again offering free admission to currently serving military members and up to five family members this summer.

By Karen Jowers

7 weeks ago

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.

2 months ago

Opinion

Why troops in combat jobs should get higher danger pay than others

In this op-ed, the authors argue the Pentagon should change its current danger pay structure to pay more money to troops exposed to greater combat risk.

By Thomas J. Kniesner, Ryan Sullivan and W. Kip Viscusi

8 months ago

Military, veterans can stream Paris Olympics coverage for free

Those in all service branches can stream NBCUniversal's coverage through a partnership with AAFES.

By Karen Jowers

12 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.

13 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.

13 months ago