The Pentagon announced late Feb. 20 that SSgt. Timothy P. Davis, 28, died Feb. 20 near Bagram, Afghanistan, of wounds suffered when his vehicle encountered an improvised explosive device. Davis, of Aberdeen, Wash., had deployed to Operation Enduring Freedom in Afghanistan from the 23rd Special Tactics Squadron, Hurlburt Field, Fla.
The Air Force has begun inspecting T-38 Talons as it works to get its fleet of trainer jets back in the air. The first aircraft could be flying again within days.