The Army has released the names of the soldiers killed when their Light Medium Tactical Vehicle overturned during a training accident at Fort Hood, Texas, on June 2. The soldiers are: SSgt. Miguel Angel Colonvazquez, Spc. Christine Faith Armstrong, Pfc. Brandon Austin Banner, Pfc. Zachery Nathaniel Fuller, Pvt. Isaac Lee Deleon, Pvt. Eddy Raelaurin Gates, Pvt. Tysheena Lynette James, and Cadet Mitchell Alexander Winey, according to an Army release. NBC News identified the ninth soldier as Spc. Yingming Sun. Fast-moving flood waters at Owl Creek swept away the soldier’s vehicles, with search and rescue officials able to rescue three soldiers. The incident occurred during the wettest three months in Texas history, with mandatory evacuations and rescue underway. The Army is still investigating the incident.
New Budget Deal Could Cost USAF Up to $14 Billion
March 12, 2025
The Air Force would suffer the loss of billions of dollars of buying power under a yearlong Continuing Resolution, only somewhat mitigated by proposals that would allow it to pursue new starts, Lt. Gen. Adrian Spain, deputy chief of staff for operations, told the readiness subcommittee of the Senate Armed…