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Security forces airman dies in vehicle accident at RAF Lakenheath
The commander of the 48th Fighter Wing promised to support those affected by the airman’s death, and the accident is now under investigation.
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Senators criticize CFPB for dropping action on troops’ overdraft fees
CFPB ordered Navy Federal in November 2024 to pay $80 million to service members unfairly charged overdraft fees. CFPB terminated that mandate this month.
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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.
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MacDill Air Force Base orders evacuations as Hurricane Idalia nears
The National Hurricane Center expects Idalia to become a hurricane later on Monday.
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Slain Marine’s family plans to refile lawsuit against Alec Baldwin
Lance Cpl. Rylee McCollum was killed at age 20 during the 2021 suicide attack in Kabul.
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Army National Guard general to ‘synchronize’ Maui troop response
Guard and active duty troops are providing air and sea lift of cargo, fire suppression as needed and setting up supply staging areas on Maui and Oahu.
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Marines joining Maui recovery effort, more active duty may follow
The Hawaii National Guard, U.S. Coast Guard and U.S. Army Corps of Engineers are already on the ground but Hawaii needs to formally request a larger force.
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Federal officials unveil aid for water, shelter as Maui residents reel
The Biden administration is seeking $12 billion in additional money for the government’s disaster relief fund.
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Former Marine captain’s Syrian detention reaches 11th year
Syrian officials were willing to share proof of life information as recently as 2020, reporting indicates.
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Marine veteran killed while volunteering as a fighter in Ukraine
“He came because he thought what was happening in Ukraine by Russia was wrong,” his commander wrote on social media.
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Marine guards remain at US embassy in Niger amid partial evacuation
The State Department “ordered the temporary departure of non-emergency personnel and eligible family members from Niger” because of a coup.
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US to announce $345 million military aid package for Taiwan
The package includes man-portable air defense systems, or MANPADS, intelligence and surveillance capabilities, firearms and missiles.
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US Army general dies in plane crash near Aberdeen Proving Ground
Maj. Gen. Anthony Potts was commissioned as a U.S. Army aviation second lieutenant in 1986. He most recently led the service’s PEO C3T.
