Latest "Air Force Office of Special Investigations" stories

American airman arrested in connection with April attack on US base in Syria

The April 7 attack on Green Village injured four U.S. troops, who were treated for traumatic brain injuries and returned to work.

By Rachel S. Cohen

9 months ago

US service member is possible suspect in Syria base blast

A U.S. service member has been identified as a possible suspect in an April explosion that injured several U.S. troops at a base in eastern Syria.

By Lolita C. Baldor, The Associated Press

10 months ago

Court to decide if Hyten will face trial in civil suit for sexual assault

The appeals court could take three months to a year to decide whether the case against retired Air Force Gen. John Hyten, the former vice chairman of the Joint Chiefs of Staff, will proceed.

By Rachel S. Cohen

15 months ago

Air Force failed four times to prevent the Texas church shooting; DoD IG now reviewing other services

The Air Force could have prevented a former airman from buying a weapon and committing a mass shooting last year had investigators followed proper protocol. Now the Pentagon is reviewing other service's compliance with the law.

By Kyle Rempfer

4 years ago

Prisoners stole more than $500K from troops through dating app sextortion ring

NCIS agents executed arrest warrants Wednesday in connection to a sextortion ring that has victimized hundreds of service members.

4 years ago

Air Force officer who deserted worked for California university system

An Air Force officer with top security clearance who vanished 35 years ago and was arrested in California last week worked for years as a consultant for the University of California system, former colleagues said.

5 years ago