A US service member died of “suspected natural causes” on March 29 in Syria, US Central Command announced Wednesday. The name and service of the military member was not released, and there was no other information provided in a CENTCOM release. The US has deployed hundreds of troops to Syria to help allied forces in their advance against ISIS. The death is the second announced by the Pentagon, following the November death of Navy Explosive Ordnance Disposal technician Senior Chief Petty Officer Scott Cooper Dayton.
Sticker Shock Drags Out USAF’s E-7 Negotiations with Boeing
April 18, 2024
While a deal on the E-7 Wedgetail airborne battle management jet may come soon, negotiations are stuck on the high price Boeing is asking for the development jets, Air Force Secretary Frank Kendall said recently.