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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 releases names of 7 airmen killed in Osprey crash off Japan
The Air Force has recovered three bodies, is in the process of recovering another three troops and is still searching for two more.
Divers find sunken Osprey, remains of 5 airmen, Air Force says
American and Japanese crews continue to search for two people who are still missing.
7 downed airmen’s locations unknown days after Osprey crash near Japan
Several military and civilian search-and-rescue units are scouring the water and coastline around the island of Yakushima, Japan.
Japan suspends Osprey flights after fatal US aircraft crash
Tokyo has asked the U.S. military to ground all Ospreys operating in Japan except for those searching for the downed airmen.
By Tara Copp, AP
Special victims prosecutors offices to be operational by year’s end
Independent prosecutors will take over new cases after Dec. 29.
Pentagon IDs Army special operations aviation soldiers killed in crash
The Department of Defense has released the names of five Army soldiers killed in an MH-60 Black Hawk helicopter crash on Friday.
By Todd South
Army, Marine special operators fail to keep up with language training
The report flagged a lack of accountability, but special operations personnel said other training takes priority.
By Todd South
Here’s a look at the military firepower the US is providing to Israel
The buildup reflects U.S. concern that the deadly fighting between Hamas and Israel could escalate into a more dangerous regional conflict.
By Tara Copp, AP
How the green beret became the symbol of US Army Special Forces
The green beret is an enduring symbol of special forces.
By Sarah Sicard