


Pentagon identifies six airmen killed in KC-135 crash in Iraq
Six airmen were killed when a U.S. Air Force KC-135 refueling aircraft crashed during ongoing combat operations against Iran.

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Six US service members killed in KC-135 crash in Iraq
“All six crew members aboard a U.S. KC-135 refueling aircraft that went down in western Iraq are now confirmed deceased,” CENTCOM announced.

House poised to repeal 2002 Iraq War authorization
The White House said in a statement that it supports the House bill and stressed that no ongoing military activities are reliant upon the 2002 authorization.

Fentanyl drug mix blamed in death of Fort Bliss soldier who reported sexual assault
A soldier who prosecutors say sexually assaulted Graham, and other women, faces court-martial this week.

Biden, Putin set consultations on updating nuclear pact
Putin said he and Biden agreed to begin negotiations on nuclear talks to potentially replace the New START treaty limiting nuclear weapons after it expires in 2026.

For years, the Army hid, downplayed extent of firearms loss
Army officials have hidden or downplayed the extent to which its firearms disappear, significantly understating losses and thefts.

Homelessness among vets could spike as pandemic protections vanish, advocates warn
Estimates of the impact of the coronavirus pandemic on the veterans homeless population won't be available until later this fall.

US soldiers unharmed after car bomb explodes inside Colombia military base injuring dozens: Embassy
The U.S. Embassy in Bogota wrote on its Twitter account that a small group of American military personnel were at the base when the explosion occurred but were not harmed.

US military’s elite commando forces look to expand diversity
Leaders see greater diversity as a way to combat extremism in the ranks, even as they increase other training and education programs.

Judge dismisses murder charges against soldier, Simone Biles’ brother
A judge dismissed murder charges filed against Tevin Biles-Thomas, ruling Tuesday that prosecutors did not present evidence to sustain a conviction in a 2018 New Year’s Eve party shooting in Cleveland that left three men dead.

Military leader defends Jan. 6 response as House steps up probes
Lt. Gen. Walter Piatt echoed comments from other senior military leaders about the perception of soldiers being used to secure the election process.
