7th Special Forces Group Soldier Dies in Training Accident
Spc. Nicholas C. Jividen died Nov. 6 at the National Training Center in Fort Irwin, Calif., the military said Wednesday.
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Airmen Struck by Lightning While Servicing F-35
Two airmen were indirectly struck by lightning while servicing an F-35 Joint Strike Fighter Wednesday evening.
Marine NCO Killed by Accidental Discharge While Cleaning His Weapon
A Marine corporal died earlier this month after his weapon accidentally discharged while he was cleaning it.
Army Investigating How Soldier Got Shot During Expert Infantryman Test
Army officials at Fort Polk, Louisiana, are trying to determine how a soldier was shot during training last week.
Army Report Blames Overconfidence for Training Avalanche
An Army accident report suggests overconfidence was a factor when Vermont soldiers were hit by an avalanche during training.
Army Ranger Officer Killed in Tactical Vehicle Crash
A platoon leader with the Army's 75th Ranger Regiment at Fort Benning died in an accident involving a single tactical vehicle...
Marine Spouse Drowns While Swimming in Northeastern Okinawa
The Marine Corps on Okinawa is probing the death of a III Marine Expeditionary Force dependent who died over the weekend.
Mechanical Issue Led to Ammo Can Dropping from Army Aircraft onto Texas School
A malfunctioning retaining pin led to a box of ammunition dropping from an Army aircraft onto an El Paso elementary school.
Search-and-Rescue Mission for Missing 13th MEU Marine Ends
The U.S. Navy, Marine Corps and Coast Guard and Philippine coast guard concluded a five-day search.
Sailor Killed, 2nd Injured When Fuel Tank Falls Off Grounded Sea Hawk
The Navy is investigating what caused a fuel tank to fall from a utility helicopter while it was on the ground last week.
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Major Veterans Legislation Winding Through Congress
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Coast Guardsman Kills Wife, Son, Self at Florida Home
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