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Lithuanians bid farewell to 4 US troops who died in training accident

Thousands stood in respect on Vilnius' streets as hearses carried the bodies of the four soldiers to the airport before being flown to the U.S. for burial.

3 months ago

Army IDs 3 of 4 soldiers killed in Lithuania training accident

Sgt. Jose Duenez, Sgt. Edvin Franco and Pfc. Dante Taitano were recovered Monday from a peat bog. The fourth soldier's identity has not yet been released.

By Beth Sullivan and Lolita C. Baldor, The Associated Press

3 months ago

Cargo ship hits tanker carrying jet fuel for the US military

The collision set both vessels ablaze and sent fuel pouring into the North Sea.

4 months ago

Two soldiers die after vehicle training accident near Fort Stewart

Staff Sgt. Shelbe Butner, 28, and Spc. Jacob Mullen, 25, died after their training vehicle rolled over and into standing water.

5 months ago

A Marine’s legacy as first Puerto Rican Medal of Honor recipient

Pfc. Fernando Garcia is the only Puerto Rican Marine to have received the award.

By Jon Guttman

6 months ago

Marine squadron commander fired nine months after fatal helo crash

Lt. Col. Nicholas J. Harvey was relieved of command of the Heavy Helicopter Squadron 361, known as the “Flying Tigers,” on Nov. 18.

7 months ago