The Defense Department on Sept. 2 halted DOD-funded travel for dependents to Adana, Turkey, along with the Pentagon’s announcement that dependents and American staff at the base and the US Consulate are authorized to leave that country. The Air Force said Sept. 4 that military and civilians with approved dependent travel who had not yet left their current duty stations must contact their local personnel sections for guidance. The Air Force also activated its personnel accountability and assessment system to monitor the recovery process for personnel. The decision to authorize the leave was made “out of an abundance of caution,” Pentagon Press Secretary Peter Cook said Sept. 3.
Loved Ones Mourn 6 Airmen Killed in KC-135 Crash
March 16, 2026
Tributes to the six crew members that died in the KC-135 Stratotanker crash in Iraq have flooded social media since the Pentagon released their identities March 14. They were the first Airmen to die while supporting Operation Epic Fury against Iran.