TSgt. Anthony E. Salazar, 40, of Hermosa Beach, Calif., died on April 13 in a non-combat-related incident at an air base in Southwest Asia, announced the Pentagon on Tuesday. He was supporting Operation Inherent Resolve, the US-led air campaign against ISIS forces in Iraq and Syria. Salazar was deployed with the 577th Expeditionary Prime Base Engineer Emergency Force Squadron, according to the Defense Department’s release. The incident is under investigation.
Work Has Begun to Adapt Qatari 747 to Fly as Air Force One
Sept. 15, 2025
The Air Force has started modifying a Boeing 747 donated by Qatar for "executive airlift," a spokesperson said Sept. 15. President Donald Trump has said he wants to fly the jet as “Air Force One” since new presidential transports, held up by delays, won't be ready until after his term…
