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Air Force Academy cadet dies after being found unconscious in dorm
The Air Force is investigating the cause of death of a cadet who was found unconscious in her academy dorm room.
By Riley Ceder
Veteran suicide prevention algorithm favors men, investigation finds
An AI program designed to prevent suicide among U.S. veterans prioritizes white men and ignores survivors of sexual violence, an investigation found.
By Aaron Glantz
Air Force special operations boss tapped to run service academy
Bauernfeind’s nomination to run the U.S. Air Force Academy comes fewer than 18 months after he took over as Air Force Special Operations Command boss.
Bodycam footage shows deputy shot airman seconds after opening door
Family of Senior Airman Roger Fortson "remain adamant" that an Okaloosa County Sherriff's deputy had the wrong apartment when he was shot and killed May 3.
Lawyer: Deputy who fatally shot Florida airman had wrong apartment
Roger Fortson was alone in his apartment Friday when a sheriff's deputy burst in and fatally shot him, an attorney for Fortson's family claims.
Budget strain pauses MC-130J amphibious project for special forces
U.S. Special Operations Command has paused an ambitious program to make its MC-130J transport plane capable of water landings and takeoff.
By Todd South
Opinion
The power of relationships and partnerships forged by special ops
The history of special operations in the U.S. is replete with examples that demonstrate how vital this can be.
By Michael K. Nagata
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.
As the US Air Force fleet keeps shrinking, can it still win wars?
The Air Force’s fleet is already less than one-fifth of its size at its 1956 peak, when it had 26,104 aircraft.
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