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Staff Sgt. David Dezwaan (left), and Airman 1st Class Alex Nona, 60th Civil Engineer Squadron explosive ordnance disposal technicians, conduct radioactive detection methods during an exercise May 5, 2016, at Clear Lake, California. The EOD technicians participated in Operation: Half-Life, an exercise designed to evaluate a synchronized, multi-agency response to a crisis situation. (Senior Airman Bobby Cummings/Air Force)

Panel acquits US airman of 2022 insider attack in Syria

A panel of three enlisted troops and five officers deliberated for six hours before issuing their verdict.

By Rachel S. Cohen

2 weeks ago

Staff Sgt. David Dezwaan (left), and Airman 1st Class Alex Nona, 60th Civil Engineer Squadron explosive ordnance disposal technicians, conduct radioactive detection methods during an exercise May 5, 2016, at Clear Lake, California. The EOD technicians participated in Operation: Half-Life, an exercise designed to evaluate a synchronized, multi-agency response to a crisis situation. (Senior Airman Bobby Cummings/Air Force)

Airman accused of insider attack in Syria headed to court-martial

The trial of the explosive ordnance disposal technician is slated to run March 6-16 at Hill Air Force Base, Utah.

By Rachel S. Cohen

6 months ago

Air Force bomb disposal tech charged in April insider attack in Syria

Tech. Sgt. David Wayne Dezwaan Jr., is accused of several violations of the Uniform Code of Military Justice.

By Rachel S. Cohen

8 months ago

American airman arrested in connection with April attack on US base in Syria

The April 7 attack on Green Village injured four U.S. troops, who were treated for traumatic brain injuries and returned to work.

By Rachel S. Cohen

9 months ago

US service member is possible suspect in Syria base blast

A U.S. service member has been identified as a possible suspect in an April explosion that injured several U.S. troops at a base in eastern Syria.

By Lolita C. Baldor, The Associated Press

10 months ago

US military changes explanation of attack on base in Syria

It is now believed the April 7 attack was carried out by the “deliberate placement of explosive charges” by one or more individuals at an ammunition holding area and shower facility on the base.

12 months ago