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.
By J.D. Simkins
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Coast Guard breaks 18-year record with $250 million drug bust
A Coast Guard crew seized a record 22,052 pounds of cocaine from one vessel.
By Zita Ballinger Fletcher
Coast Guard rescue swimmer dies from injuries sustained during maritime mission
Petty Officer Tyler Jaggers died Thursday from injuries he sustained while responding to a distressed mariner.
House rejects bill requiring aircraft locator systems to prevent midair collisions like last year’s
The families of the victims who died when an American Airlines jet collided with an Army Black Hawk helicopter strongly supported the measure.
FAA, Army failures contributed to fatal DC air collision, report finds
“We should be angry, because for years, no one listened,” NTSB Chairwoman Jennifer Homendy said. “This was 100% preventable.”
By Patricia Kime
Army to field Bell MV-75 aircraft this year, integrate more drones
The aircraft was previously slated for delivery between 2031 and 2032, but that production has been rapidly accelerated.
By Zita Ballinger Fletcher