The Pentagon on Sept. 5 released the name of an airman who died on Sept. 4 near Bagram AB, Afghanistan. MSgt. Patrick D. Magnana, 38, of Martinez, Calif., did not die in a combat-related incident. He was assigned to the 31st Medical Squadron at Aviano AB, Italy.
The U.S. military is sending more fighter jets to the Middle East to step up its war with Iran, adding to what is already the largest buildup of airpower in the region since the 2003 invasion of Iraq. For now, the operation shows little sign of coming to a quick…