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U.S. Army and Italian Army paratroopers conduct airborne operation after exiting a U.S. Air Force C-130 Hercules aircraft at Juliet Drop Zone, Pordenone, Italy, Dec. 10, 2020.

Best pics of the week: Jan. 17, 2021

U.S. and Italian paratroopers conduct airborne operations in Italy, National Guard troops arrive in Washington for Inauguration Day events, and more in this week's Frontline Photos.

2 years ago

Bonhomme Richard firefighting efforts continuing Monday morning

Two helicopters from Helicopter Sea Combat Squadron 3 began helicopter water bucket aerial firefighting operations at 4:30 a.m. on Monday.

By Diana Stancy Correll

3 years ago

Insurance scam bilked nearly $5 million from service members, authorities say

The trio set up shop outside the base.

4 years ago

Panel weighs fate of SEAL accused of war crimes

Defense attorneys called it a “mutiny” by entitled, junior SEALs trying to oust a demanding chief. Prosecutors contend that the sailor's own words, photos and junior SEALs convict him.

4 years ago

A ‘Sewing Circle’ of SEALs and a chief fighting to clear his name

A panel composed mostly of Marines with combat experience will decide the fate of the 19-year-veteran charged with murder, attempted murder and conduct prejudicial to good order and discipline for posing with the corpse for photographs.

4 years ago

Prosecutors, NCIS investigator accused of ‘misconduct’ in war crimes case

The SEAL is accused of stabbing to death an unarmed and seriously wounded Islamic State prisoner of war during a 2017 deployment to Iraq, plus shooting an old man and a young girl in a violent spree that prosecutors contend might have claimed hundreds of lives.

By Carl Prine

4 years ago