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Two former USS Abraham Lincoln crewmembers pleaded guilty to selling counterfeit oxycodone pills containing fentanyl to active-duty sailors, including one who later died from an overdose. The defendants also tried to get a surviving overdose victim to mislead investigators and delete evidence. Both face sentencing in December 2026.
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An F-16 fighter jet crashed in northern Michigan on Thursday after the pilot ejected, narrowly missing homes near Traverse City. The report is a brief news item on the incident.
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U.S. officials say Iran downed at least two American drones in recent days, according to CBS News. The report is brief and attributes the claim to unnamed officials.
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All Senate Democrats except John Fetterman signed a letter urging Defense Secretary Pete Hegseth to provide a detailed cost breakdown of the war in Iran and future spending requests. The letter, led by Sen. Elissa Slotkin, cites a $42 billion estimated war cost and upcoming government funding disputes, while Fetterman defended his pro-war stance.
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An F-16 from the Texas Air National Guard's 149th Fighter Wing crashed during a training mission in northern Michigan. The pilot ejected safely and was hospitalized, and officials ordered evacuations due to a hazardous chemical spill. The cause is under investigation, with unconfirmed air traffic audio suggesting a possible bird strike.
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U.S. officials say Iranian forces downed at least two American MQ-1 unmanned aircraft in recent days. The report is brief and relies on unnamed officials.
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An F-16 military aircraft from Texas crashed in northern Michigan during a routine training mission. The pilot ejected safely and was taken to a hospital, and a temporary shelter-in-place warning was issued while authorities investigate.
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A Texas Air National Guard pilot ejected safely before an F-16 crashed during a routine training mission seven miles south of Grand Traverse, Michigan. The pilot was in stable condition, and officials released no further details. Sen. Gary Peters said he was monitoring the situation and praying for those involved.
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An F-16 from the Texas Air National Guard crashed in Grand Traverse County, Michigan, during a routine training mission. The pilot ejected and is in stable condition, and officials issued an evacuation order near the crash site with no other injuries reported.
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An F-16 fighter jet crashed in rural Michigan on Thursday, prompting the pilot to eject and be taken to a hospital. A shelter-in-place warning was issued for the area as emergency responders worked the scene.
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Joint Chiefs Chair Gen. Dan Caine said at an Air, Space and Cyber Conference that U.S. troops must prepare to fight in cislunar space, from the seabed to the moon. The article also notes an Air Force secretary's disclosure of a U.S. weapon in orbit and Space Force plans to double in size, citing China as a potential adversary.