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.
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Pentagon identifies seventh soldier killed in action during Operation Epic Fury
Sgt. Benjamin N. Pennington succumbed to his injuries on Sunday after a March 1 Iranian attack on Prince Sultan Air Base, Saudi Arabia.
Army veteran dies while fighting as volunteer in Ukraine
At least four other U.S. citizens have been killed while fighting in Ukraine, based on reports from their families and the U.S. State Department.
As suicides rise, US military seeks to address mental health
Rising suicide rates among active service members have forced the Pentagon to review the military's mental health protocols.
Strikes kill at least 12 in Ukraine following Crimea bridge blast
The overnight strikes came after an explosion Saturday caused the partial collapse of a bridge linking the Crimean Peninsula with Russia.
Feres helps military avoid accountability for harm. New ruling could be a chance for justice.
For decades, the Feres doctrine has protected the military from lawsuits over things like training mishaps, medical malpractice, and sexual assault.
US kills 3 Islamic State leaders in 2 Syria operations
U.S. officials say U.S. forces killed three senior Islamic State leaders in two separate military operations in Syria Thursday.
Homeless ‘good Samaritan’ Marine vet gets probation in gas money scam
A bogus feel-good story of a Marine veteran helping a motorist in distress garnered more than $400,000 in online donations.
Texas Guardsman dies by self-inflicted gunshot on border mission
The soldier shot himself with his duty weapon — an M4 carbine, according to an official document.
VA defends suicide prevention data, says problem is improving
About 17 veterans die by suicide each day, according to the latest department data.
Former 1st Special Forces Group commander found guilty of assault
Col. Owen Ray was found guilty of reckless endangerment, felony harassment and second-degree assault while armed.
