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Will new child care plans help these Army Special Forces families?
A new military child development center will be built in a civilian community about 20 minutes northeast of Camp "Bull" Simons.
By Karen Jowers
Mother of airman killed by Florida deputy says firing is not justice
An attorney for Senior Airman Roger Fortson's mother said an Okaloosa County sheriff's deputy should also be charged in Fortson's killing.
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.
Lawyer for airman’s family says video shows deputy went to wrong home
A Florida sheriff’s deputy shot Roger Fortson six times in his home before ordering him to drop a gun he'd been holding when he opened the door.
Questions, grief linger at apartment where deputy killed US airman
A small shrine is growing with tributes from the Air Force unit grappling with the death of Senior Airman Roger Fortson.
By Tara Copp, AP
Air Force IDs airman fatally shot by Florida sheriff’s officer
Senior Airman Roger Fortson was shot and killed by an Okaloosa Sheriff's deputy at his off-base residence following a disturbance call May 3, 2024.
Air Force looks to boost electronic warfare with coding, tactics units
The 388th Electronic Warfare Squadron will open in Florida Thursday, one week after the 563rd EWS launched in Texas.
Special Forces soldiers in NW Florida still awaiting child care center
A decision on whether Special Forces families will get a child development center at Camp "Bull" Simons, Florida, may arrive in the coming weeks.
By Karen Jowers