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DENTE, Gahanna, OH (2026)

06/02/2026

Staff Sgt. Sky R. Mote, 27, died Aug. 10 while conducting combat operations in Helmand province, Afghanistan alongside Captain Matthew P. Manoukian and Gunnery Sergeant Ryan Jeschke. He was assigned to 1st Marine Special Operations Battalion. He was awarded the Purple Heart, the Navy-Marine Corps Commendation Medal, a Navy-Marine Corps Achievement Medal, two Combat Action Ribbons and three Good Conduct Medals.
RIP SSGT Sky Mote LE
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06/02/2026

Bradley Allan Kasal (born May 1, 1966) is a United States Marine who received the Navy Cross for heroic actions performed as the first sergeant of Weapons Company, 3rd Battalion, 1st Marines during a firefight in Operation Phantom Fury in Fallujah, Iraq on November 13, 2004. He received the decoration in May 2006 during a ceremony at Camp Pendleton, followed by his promotion to sergeant major and reenlistment in the U.S. Marine Corps. He retired in 2018 after nearly thirty-four years of service.

06/02/2026

Mamma I'm safe, I love you," the 31-year-old Marine Corps staff sergeant wrote as he worked to keep some semblance of order while thousands of desperate Afghans tried to get on the last few evacuation flights.
Taylor, as he was called by his family, was among the last
13 U.S. troops killed in Afghanistan. An Islamic State bomber blew himself up at an airport gate during the chaotic mission to evacuate Americans and at-risk Afghans before a complete U.S. military withdrawal.
Taylor, 31, ultimately succumbed to his injuries. He was the oldest of the 13 U.S. service members killed by a su***de bomber at Hamid Karzai International Airport on Aug. 26, 2021, during the U.S. withdrawal from Afghanistan. The blast also killed at least 170 Afghan civilians and injured more than 150 others. Taylor, who served for 11 years, would have made the same sacrifice again if it meant saving his men, Darin told Fox News.
"He's got the heart of a lion, and he really is fiercely protective," Darin said.

06/02/2026

A 23-year-old flight instructor was killed in a plane crash at a Virginia airport that was being piloted by an aviation student, police say.
The crash was reported Thursday afternoon just after 3 p.m. at the Newport News Williamsburg
International Airport.
Authorities say 18-year-old
Oluwagbohunmi Ayomide Oyebode of
Hanover, Maryland was piloting the plane - a single engine Cessna 172 - during take-off, The steep angle of the take-off caused the plane's engine to stall, officials say, and sent the aircraft into a dive. The plane crashed from a height of about 100 feet into an embankment near the runway.
Investigators say Viktoria Theresie
Izabelle Ljungman - the flight instructor and the licensed commercial pilot aboard the plane - was killed in the crash. Ljungman was from Williamsburg, Virginia.
Oyebode and another 18-year-old male passenger were students in an aviation class. They were both transported to Riverside Regional Hospital with life threatening injuries.
The investigation is still continuing at this time.

06/02/2026

U.S. Soldiers assigned to Delta Company, 1st Battalion, 133rd Infantry Regiment, 2nd Brigade Combat Team, 34th Infantry Division, lowa National Guard, provide security within the U.S. Central Command area of responsibility, The unit, operating in support of Combined Joint Task Force.

06/02/2026

Lance Corporal David Lee Espinoza gave his life for the protection and betterment of his country, his servicemen and women, as well as those he was sworn to protect and defend on August 26, 2021, in Kabul, Afghanistan.
The tremendous sacrifice will forever be remembered not only by his beloved family but the nation as a whole.
In the word's of the late President John F. Kennedy in his inaugural address, "Ask not what your country can do for you - ask what you can do for your country," Lance Corporal Espinoza embodied this treasured moment in history and carried it with him throughout his life's journey. As a toddler, he always wanted to play with his plastic soldiers, envisioning different scenarios. No matter how many years have passed since then, he always told everyone that knew him that he was going to become a US Marine. A dream he pursued into reality when he joined the ranks of the United States Marine Corps in August of 2019, two years ago. David was born in Laredo, Texas, and raised in Rio Bravo, Texas, his hometown. Never the outspoken type, he was shy at first, but when you got to know him, you got to know the beautiful, caring, honest, and loyal person he truly was.
He was educated in the United Independent School District, having attended Lyndon B. Johnson High School, graduating in the summer of 2019. Immediately after graduating, he went off to MCRD in San Diego, California for basic training. Lance Corporal Espinoza then went to the school of Infantry at Camp Pendleton and most recently, received his orders to Afghanistan for the withdrawal of the US forces after a 20 year-long conflict. David never once complained about his assignment, rather, took it to heart to give back to those whom he was sent to protect. He, alongside 12 other servicemen and women, was killed in action, doing what they were trained to do: protect and defend. Although that fateful day will forever be remembered and forged in our hearts and minds, comfort is taken in the amount of love, support, and encouragement the community, the nation has given to us, his beloved family.

06/01/2026

Several helicopters at Naval Station Norfolk were toppled during a Tuesday afternoon storm.

A spokesperson from Naval Air Force Atlantic confirmed the helicopters located at Chambers Field sustained damage while on deck at the airfield following the severe storm.

There were nine helicopters damaged following the storm including MH-60S and MH-53E aircraft. The damages span from broken tail and rotor blades to structural dents and punctures in the airframes.

The MH-60S is a twin-engine helicopter primarily used for missions spanning fleet logistics support, anti-submarine warfare, search and rescue, and anti-ship warfare.

The MH-53E currently has two primary missions; Airborne Mine Countermeasures (AMCM) and Navy heavy lift/Vertical Onboard Delivery (VOD).

“The safety of our personnel remains our top priority and initial reports indicate that there are no personnel injuries,” the spokesperson told 10 On Your Side. “First responders and military personnel are on scene to conduct further assessments.”

A Severe Thunderstorm Warning was issued around 3:30 p.m. for Virginia Beach, Norfolk, and Chesapeake. The warning remained until 4:15 p.m. and residents in the area reported winds of up to 60 mph.

Across Norfolk, police dispatch confirmed a report of a downed tree at Montague Avenue and Pythean Street around 4:40 p.m.

Around 5:20 p.m., Suffolk Fire & Rescue posted photos of a downed tree that landed on top of a car and subsequently blocked traffic on Bennetts Pasture Road.

06/01/2026

Powerful winds at Naval Station Norfolk left several U.S.
Navy MH-53E Sea Dragon helicopters overturned after a violent storm swept through the base. Yo
The MH-53E Sea Dragon is one of the heaviest helicopters ever operated by the U.S. Navy, weighing more than 15 tons with an enormous rotor span and tall airframe. During extreme weather conditions, that massive surface area can turn the aircraft into a giant wind catcher.
Reports indicate the storm brought intense gusts strong enough to overcome the helicopters' balance and restraints on july 2022. Once an aircraft this large starts leaning or lifting on one side, the sheer weight and momentum make recovery incredibly difficult. Even properly secured tie-downs can struggle against sudden microbursts or hurricane-force winds.
The dramatic scene highlights just how powerful severe weather can be-even against some of the military's largest and toughest helicopters.

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