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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.
Officials say 5 prisoners sought by US in a swap with Iran left Tehran
The exchange was expected to take place after nearly $6 billion in once-frozen Iranian assets reached Qatar.
By Jon Gambrell, The Associated Press
Former CENTCOM head denies Abbey Gate attack warnings were ignored
Gen. Frank McKenzie pushed back on reports that U.S. forces had clear intelligence about the Afghan bomber who killed 13 U.S. troops in August 2021.
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.
Chinese war film makes American pilots look like Indiana Jones
Forget OORAH and HUAH, it’s all about the YEEHAW.
By Sarah Sicard
DoD looks to block Chinese and Russian influence on US academia
The Pentagon released a list of foreign groups it says engage in problematic activities that threaten DoD-funded research at higher education institutes.
Putin says Russia is ‘united as never before’ at India-China summit
Putin sought to project confidence after a short-lived mutiny at the Shanghai Cooperation Organization meeting, before a rare sympathetic audience.
Taiwan president vows to strengthen defense tech to ward off China
Tsai also pledged her government would work to safeguard maritime and border security, while facing a rising security threat from China.
By AP Staff
Opinion
Veterans deserve choice in how they claim VA disability benefits
Legislation introduced in Congress would help protect veterans while preserving their right to seek assistance navigating benefits from the private sector.
By Michael Licari
Taliban may be getting bulk of US aid sent to Afghanistan
A government watchdog says US officials can't say how much of the money is going to help civilians and how much is being stolen.
Republican budget plan will ‘undermine’ US security, warns Biden admin
The Biden administration is portraying plans from Republicans to gut the federal budget as jeopardizing national security.
By Joe Gould