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Air Force’s costliest accidents, maintainer injuries rose in 2023
Two people died and 10 aircraft were destroyed in aviation-related mishaps in FY23 as the Air Force’s most serious accidents hit a five-year high.
Guantanamo prosecutor, an Army one-star, retires as 9/11 trial remains elusive
The retirement of Brig. Gen. Mark Martins was disclosed by a civilian employee of the Defense Department late Thursday.
Best pics of the week: July 11, 2021
Fireworks over a Hercules, soldiers fire mortars, Marine recruits in San Diego, and more in this week's Frontline Photos.
Air Reserve test pilot, a 16-year Marine vet, killed in traffic accident
Maj. Aaron “Amber” Frey, 42, from Evergreen, Colorado, was assigned to the 370th Flight Test Squadron at Edwards Air Force Base, California.
Sloppy maintenance culture, multiple errors caused F-22 to overheat, investigation finds
Temperatures inside the Raptor reached at least 600 degrees Fahrenheit before a maintainer triggered the emergency stop.
Pilot’s error in judgment caused T-38 mishap in February, investigation finds
The pilot relied on his gut rather than double-checking his flight controls, according to an accident investigation report.
GOP donor to fund cost of sending South Dakota National Guard troops to Texas
Gov. Kristi Noem's office said the South Dakota National Guard is expected to deploy to the border with Mexico for 30 to 60 days.
Afghan president set to visit White House as security situation in his country worsens
Ashraf Ghani will meet with President Joe Biden to discuss long-term military assistance to follow the withdrawal of all American forces from Afghanistan this fall.
House repeals 2002 war authorization, with Senate action coming next
The House voted Thursday to repeal the 2002 authorization of military force against Iraq, a step that supporters say is necessary to constrain presidential war powers even though it is unlikely to affect U.S. military operations around the world.
By Joe Gould
No. 1 recruit concern before heading to basic training? No. 2
Bathrooms in basic training leave new recruits shaking in their boots.
By Sarah Sicard
The 2021 Military Times Best for Vets: Colleges rankings are out. Is your school on the list?
More than 300 schools participated in the latest Best for Vets: Colleges survey, which included more than 70 questions seeking details about the school’s costs, programs, policies and services that impact military-connected students. Federal data from the U.S. Departments of Education, Veterans Affairs and Defense, were also considered.
By Natalie Gross