Capt. Tranay Tanner died early Saturday at Fort Walton Beach Medical Center in Florida from health issues that occurred after she completed her fitness test at Eglin Air Force Base. (Courtesy of the Tanner family via Facebook)

Eglin captain dies shortly after PT test

An Air Force officer at Eglin Air Force Base, Florida, died early Saturday morning from health complications following a fitness test Friday.

Congressman: Space Command’s initial home will be Colorado
A Colorado congressman says the initial headquarters for the Pentagon’s new Space Command will be in his home state.
Two US service members killed in Afghanistan
These two deaths add to the 12 U.S. troops already killed in action so far this year.
Army civilian staffer among five charged in benefits fraud scheme which stole millions from service members
The former medical records worker stole personal IDs from thousands of troops and veterans.
Area 51 events in Nevada prompt emergency crowd planning
Fearing they could be overwhelmed with visitors, officials in the remote Nevada county that’s home to the Area 51 military base have drafted an emergency declaration and a plan to team resources with neighboring counties and the state ahead of events next month tied to the “Storm Area 51” internet drive.
Trump promises continued US presence in Afghanistan amid withdrawal talks
The president said he wants to bring most U.S. troops home, but still maintain some presence in the war-torn country.
The Iran-backed Houthi military claimed credit for shooting down a U.S. MQ-9 Reaper drone Tuesday. (Staff Sgt. Divine Cox/Air Force)

Houthi rebels claim to down Reaper drone in Yemen, US investigating

If confirmed, the downing of an MQ-9 Reaper Tuesday would be the second attack in as many months.
Iran-backed militias blame US for attacks on bases in Iraq
Iraqi paramilitary forces backed by Iran accused Israeli drones of carrying out a series of attacks on bases run by the militias, saying Wednesday that they hold the United States ultimately responsible. The militias vowed to defend themselves against any future attack.

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Putin: US missile test raises new threats to Russia
The Pentagon said it tested a modified ground-launched version of a Navy Tomahawk cruise missile, which accurately struck its target more than 500 kilometers away.
Trump orders VA to buy controversial antidepressant in an effort to stem veterans suicide
The president has expressed confidence the drug can help despite medical concerns surrounding its effectiveness.
McCain’s family fights to define legacy of civility, service
A year after McCain's death from brain cancer, the library is one way his family members are fighting to shape how the world remembers the Vietnam War hero and veteran senator and to prevent President Donald Trump from doing it for them.
Australia joins US-led mission to protect Persian Gulf shipping
Australia pledged troops, a surveillance plane and a frigate to protect the shipping lanes from Iran.
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