According to Stars and Stripes, the Air Force has not granted Maj. Jill Metzger, who claims she was kidnapped during a deployment to Kyrgyzstan, an 18-month leave of absence. An Associated Press report last month said the service was going to let the major take time away from her work at Moody AFB, Ga., to recover from her ordeal. The Air Force Office of Special Investigations continues its investigation into the strange case.
US Military Blows Up Second Alleged Drug Boat in Caribbean
Sept. 15, 2025
The U.S. military conducted its second deadly strike on an alleged drug-carrying vessel off the coast of Venezuela, President Donald Trump announced Sept. 15, as his administration continues an aggressive military campaign in the Caribbean.
