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Florida sheriff’s office fires deputy who fatally shot senior airman
A Florida sheriff fired the deputy who fatally shot Roger Fortson, saying the deputy's life was never in danger and he shouldn't have fired his weapon.
What to know about airman Roger Fortson’s fatal shooting
Information released so far by authorities hasn’t clarified why a Florida sheriff's deputy was directed to the senior airman's apartment.
Powerful GOP senator eyes ships, jets, nukes in defense spending surge
Sen. Wicker's plan lays out an additional $55 billion above FY25 defense spending caps.
Hundreds pack funeral for slain airman Roger Fortson
“As you can see from the sea of Air Force blue, I am not alone in my admiration of Senior Airman Fortson,” Col. Patrick Dierig told mourners Friday.
By Jeff Martin