Amid rising military suicides, services can’t tell if prevention training is effective
Despite higher military suicide rates since 2011, most services do not have accountability measures to ensure troops complete required prevention training.
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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.
KC-135 tanker jet crashes at Iowa airport; none injured
The crew was practicing touch-and-go landings at Sioux Gateway Airport when the plane's front landing gear failed to deploy.
US A-10 attack planes arrive in Middle East in bid to deter wider war
More advanced military aircraft — including F-35 Lightning II, F-15 Eagle and F-16 Fighting Falcon fighters — are expected to join them.
At least 9 US citizens killed in Hamas attacks on Israel
An undetermined number of American citizens remain missing and unaccounted for.
Collision that killed 2 pilots at Reno air show confounds experts
The first- and second-place winning pilots likely crashed at the National Air Race Championships, possibly because of a blind spot, glare or loss of focus.
Soldiers’ attempt to sue Army for negligence may end before it begins
Two soldiers have accused the Army of negligence in a sprawling sexual abuse scandal. A decades-old court ruling stands in their way.
US forces fly in much-needed aid to Libya after major floods
The Air Force’s 86th Airlift Wing flew a C-130 airlift mission to bring 13 metric tons of supplies to flood-stricken Libya.
Inside the delicate art of maintaining America’s aging nuclear weapons
The AP was granted access inside military nuclear missile bases and other facilities to report on how they are adjusting to meet the increasing workload.
Injured women vets lonelier, more stressed than male peers: report
The findings from Wounded Warrior Project point to gaps in resources for women after leaving the ranks.
Military drone crashes during test flight in Iran, injuring 2
Images of the wreckage circulating on social media suggested it was the type of drone that carries bombs.
