An airman died during a physical fitness test last October at Scott AFB, Ill., because of a pre-existing condition, according to an Air Force report. Air Mobility Command on Monday released a report that said TSgt. Nicholas T. Kruse-Wright, who was assigned to the 375th Force Support Squadron at Scott AFB, died during a 1.5-mile run as part of his physical fitness test on Oct. 26, 2015. He collapsed on his final lap, and died three days later at St. Elizabeth Hospital in Belleville, Ill. Investigators found the cause was complications due to sickle cell trait, the report states.
The House Armed Services Committee on July 15 passed its draft of the 2026 defense policy bill, 55-2, in a late-night vote following nearly 14 hours of debate over hot-button issues ranging from President Donald Trump’s desire to use a Qatari jet as Air Force One to cutting military aid…