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An airman sleeps inside a C-17 Globemaster III during a flight over an undisclosed location in support of Operation Freedom Sentinel, Jan. 22, 2018. (Staff Sgt. Jordan Castelan/Air Force)

Pentagon needs to wake up on troops’ lack of sleep, watchdog says

A new GAO study found that Defense Department leaders aren't doing enough to address sleep deprivation among troops.

By Leo Shane III

14 months ago

In a season of deadly rip currents, Air Force officer saves swimmer

Air Force 1st Lt. Micah Grissom rescued a distressed swimmer from a dangerous rip current.

By Georgina DiNardo

22 months ago

Virginia Beach sailor dies in rip current incident

Airman Recruit Ethan Eric Dumbuya, 23, died Saturday, Sept. 11 while swimming at Dam Neck Beach due to a rip current.

By Diana Stancy

4 years ago

Goodbye, coffee? Service members might soon be fueled by a jolt to the brain

The Air Force tested 40 subjects for a new potential treatment for sleep deprivation.

By Sarah Sicard

4 years ago

Airman who died in surfing accident on Okinawa identified

Air Force units and the Japanese Coast Guard searched for the airman for days.

By Stephen Losey

4 years ago

Lance corporal awarded highest medal for non-combat bravery for rescuing a drowning elderly man

“I knew he needed help, and I just went,” Ballow said in the release. “If someone needs help and you’re there and you can help them, then do it.”

By Shawn Snow

5 years ago

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