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Shelter-in-place order lifted at MacDill Air Force Base

The installation has lifted a shelter-in-place order that was enacted earlier Wednesday after officials said a threat had been made against the base.

By Claire Barrett

29 hours ago

US carrier Ford to go to port temporarily after fire

The USS Gerald R. Ford, deployed in operations against Iran, is expected to temporarily go to Souda Bay on the Greek island of Crete, officials said.

By Idrees Ali and Phil Stewart, Reuters

2 days ago

Pentagon identifies six airmen killed in KC-135 crash in Iraq

Six airmen were killed when a U.S. Air Force KC-135 refueling aircraft crashed during ongoing combat operations against Iran.

By J.D. Simkins

5 days ago

US Air Force KC-135 goes down in Iraq, CENTCOM says

“The incident was not due to hostile fire or friendly fire,” the release said, adding that rescue efforts are ongoing.

By J.D. Simkins

7 days ago

Engineer acquitted of charges in probe into fatal 2017 Marine plane crash

A former Air Force engineer charged with making false statements and obstructing justice during a criminal investigation into the crash was acquitted.

By Cristina Stassis

8 days ago

Seventh US service member killed in action during Operation Epic Fury

A service member seriously wounded during an Iranian attack on U.S. troops in Saudi Arabia has succumbed to their injuries, U.S. Central Command announced.

By Riley Ceder and J.D. Simkins

11 days ago