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By David Roza Dec 29, 2020

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Air Force finds skeletal remains at Joint Base San Antonio-Fort Houston

Air Force officials said no one is missing from any of the services at the joint base.

By David Roza Dec 28, 2020

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Air Force investigating airman who allegedly threatened kids on camera

"A man said he was going to f— up my kids and I had to go over there."

By David Roza Dec 4, 2020

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Army identifies Special Forces soldier found dead at Fort Bragg

The incident is being investigated by the Army’s Criminal Investigation Command.

By Richard Sisk, Military.com Nov 21, 2020

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Veteran died hours after 2 calls to suicide hotline went unheeded, Inspector General finds

A veteran died on the Fourth of July 2018 after two calls to the suicide hotline went unheeded.

By Alene Tchekmedyian And Paul Pringle, Los Angeles Times Oct 18, 2020

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Spy plane sent to monitor George Floyd protests near home of California National Guard chief

"El Dorado Hills was the most monitored place in California ... Why was that? They are absolutely covering this up."

By Heather Mongilio, The Capital Sep 28, 2020

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Naval Academy touts diversity effort, but racist tweet probe leaves questions unanswered

The Academy would not specify the administrative action taken against Midshipman 1st Class Chase Standage.

By David Roza Sep 15, 2020

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Man found unresponsive on Guam base pronounced dead

An airman assigned to Andersen Air Force Base was found unresponsive in base lodging on Tuesday

By David Roza Aug 19, 2020

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Fired Air Force general created ‘borderline abusive’ work environment, report finds

Witnesses lost sleep, quit their jobs, were afraid to speak up, or physically shook from fear when they had to...

By Hope Hodge Seck and Matthew Cox, Military.com Jul 28, 2020

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The Army is investigating a TikTok of a soldier pointing a loaded pistol at his friend

"Military service is a sacred profession, and this horrific video does not represent our values."

By Jim Thompson, Northwest Florida Daily News Jul 15, 2020

Analysis

‘Inadequate leadership’ led to death of special tactics airman in parachute jump, report finds

'We normalized a culture overly focused on mission accomplishment, causing a lapse in ... strict adherence to standards."

By David Choi, Business Insider Jul 1, 2020

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Unidentified human remains found during investigation into missing Fort Hood soldier

"No confirmation as to the identity of the remains has been made at this point"

By David Roza Jun 28, 2020

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Investigation recounts death of Army sergeant major in Afghan insider attack

Neither Bolyard nor his fellow advisors were wearing body armor, as part of an effort to show trust with the...

By Stephanie Barry, The Republican, Springfield, Mass. Jun 25, 2020

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New report blasts leadership of Holyoke Soldiers’ Home, where 76 vets died of COVID-19

"These are people who fought for our country and I want to see them get some kind of justice.”

By David Roza Jun 9, 2020

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Air Force identifies airman found unresponsive in Guam

“Losing a member of our team is one of the most difficult things we face."

By David Roza Jun 9, 2020

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Army offers $15K for information on suspected murder of 82nd Airborne soldier

"Spc. Roman-Martinez had a great attitude and the tragedy of his loss is felt by all of us."

By David Roza Jun 3, 2020

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Airman pronounced dead after being found unresponsive on Guam base

An airman was found unresponsive in their quarters at Andersen Air Force Base, Guam on Wednesday

By Amie Rivers, Waterloo-Cedar Falls Courier, Iowa May 17, 2020

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‘I’m filled with great rage’ — Questions linger for family of Marine killed in training accident

“I’m filled with great rage, because our family was robbed of (Cox), and we may never get an explanation."

By Matthew Cox, Military.com May 3, 2020

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Army investigation calls for new procedures after deadly Ranger parachute accident

Sgt. 1st Class Ethan Carpenter, with the 75th Ranger Regiment, died after a free-fall accident in March 2019.

By Jeff Mason, Reuters May 1, 2020

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Trump says he could bring back fired ex-national security adviser Michael Flynn

Trump did not specify which role he might give to Flynn, who Trump fired in 2017 because he had lied...

By Steve Vockrodt, The Kansas City Star Apr 29, 2020

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Coast Guard partially at fault for deadly 2018 duck boat disaster, investigation finds

Lives could have been saved if the Coast Guard had followed safety recommendations from 18 years ago, officials said.

By Vinny Vella, The Philadelphia Inquirer Apr 29, 2020

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‘We have no idea what is going on there’ — Officials call for probe of Penn. vets’ home after 26 residents die of COVID-19

“The sheer number of deaths at the Veterans’ Center in such a short period of time warrants an immediate investigation.”

By Colin A. Young, State House News Service Apr 10, 2020

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Feds investigating Mass. Soldiers’ Home where 25+ veterans died amidst COVID-19 crisis

Federal prosecutors launched an investigation into whether the state-run Holyoke Soldiers' Home failed to provide the veterans who live there...

By David Roza Mar 27, 2020

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Air Force Academy cadet found dead Thursday morning, investigation underway

The death was not COVID-19 related, and foul play is not suspected, said an Air Force Academy spokeswoman.

By Peter Rowe, The San Diego Union-Tribune Mar 10, 2020

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This retired Navy captain is pressuring the Navy to spill the beans on the worst submarine disaster in American history

Capt. Jim Bryant, a retired submarine skipper, wants the public to see the other 1,681 pages of the Navy's report...

By G. Wayne Miller, Newport Daily News, R.I. Feb 18, 2020

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Investigation clears former Naval War College president of misconduct

"I therefore, on reflection, would not have changed a single thing."

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Air Force finds skeletal remains at Joint Base San Antonio-Fort Houston

Air Force investigating airman who allegedly threatened kids on camera

Army identifies Special Forces soldier found dead at Fort Bragg

Veteran died hours after 2 calls to suicide hotline went unheeded, Inspector General finds

Spy plane sent to monitor George Floyd protests near home of California National Guard chief

Naval Academy touts diversity effort, but racist tweet probe leaves questions unanswered

Man found unresponsive on Guam base pronounced dead

Fired Air Force general created ‘borderline abusive’ work environment, report finds

The Army is investigating a TikTok of a soldier pointing a loaded pistol at his friend

‘Inadequate leadership’ led to death of special tactics airman in parachute jump, report finds

Unidentified human remains found during investigation into missing Fort Hood soldier

Investigation recounts death of Army sergeant major in Afghan insider attack

New report blasts leadership of Holyoke Soldiers’ Home, where 76 vets died of COVID-19

Air Force identifies airman found unresponsive in Guam

Army offers $15K for information on suspected murder of 82nd Airborne soldier

Airman pronounced dead after being found unresponsive on Guam base

‘I’m filled with great rage’ — Questions linger for family of Marine killed in training accident

Army investigation calls for new procedures after deadly Ranger parachute accident

Trump says he could bring back fired ex-national security adviser Michael Flynn

Coast Guard partially at fault for deadly 2018 duck boat disaster, investigation finds

‘We have no idea what is going on there’ — Officials call for probe of Penn. vets’ home after 26 residents die of COVID-19

Feds investigating Mass. Soldiers’ Home where 25+ veterans died amidst COVID-19 crisis

Air Force Academy cadet found dead Thursday morning, investigation underway

This retired Navy captain is pressuring the Navy to spill the beans on the worst submarine disaster in American history

Investigation clears former Naval War College president of misconduct