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“Damn, bud. You got to fly higher.” Sheriff bodycam footage shows pilot after fighter jet crash

Video from the Yakima County Sheriff’s Office showed a bloodied F/A-18 Hornet pilot after he hit trees on a low-level training operation and had to eject.
Trump orders Pentagon to cut back military exercise with South Korea

President called the annual joint exercise costly and hostile to North Korea, says US should “substantially reduce” it.
AAFES boss leaves legacy of benefits for more veterans and stronger perks for all

Tom Shull, who retired earlier this summer, was the longest-serving director in the military exchange service’s 131-year history.
DARPA explores novel designs for high-payload drones | Defense News Weekly Full Episode 8.18.26

Looking to develop lightweight drones that can carry four times their own weight in cargo, DARPA offers millions in the “Lift Challenge.” Find out who won.