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Defense Secretary Pete Hegseth attends an event to mark National Purple Heart Day in the East Room of the White House on Aug. 7, 2025, in Washington.

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U.S. Air Force to deny early retirement benefits to some transgender service members

by The Associated Press August 8, 2025August 8, 2025

The U.S. Air Force said Thursday it would deny all transgender service members who have served between 15 and 18 years the option to retire early and would instead separate them without retirement benefits.

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Osprey crash was caused by pilot’s decision to keep flying with cracks in a gear

by The Associated Press August 2, 2024August 2, 2024

The crash last November off the coast of Japan killed eight. The Air Force said the pilot decided to keep flying rather than heed multiple warnings that he should land.

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