Since a failed coup attempt just over a month ago, Turkey’s government has launched a sweeping purge that has impacted tens of thousands over a wide cross section of Turkish society.
Military
Ketchikan resident trains to be Navy pilot
Ketchikan native and 2008 Kayhi graduate Mari Freitag is in Corpus Christi, Texas, participating in a training program that transforms U.S. Navy officers into Navy pilots. Ensign Freitag is a student naval aviator with the “Rangers” Training Squadron that operates the T-6 Texan II aircraft.
Man arrested on suspicion of setting Northern California wildfires
Damin Pashilk, 40, is accused of 17 counts of arson in Lake County, Calif., over the past year. The Clayton fire so far has burned more than 4,000 acres and destroyed more than 175 structures.
Rudy Giuliani claims U.S. had no terrorist attacks prior to Obama
That’s not true, of course, and it’s interesting coming from the man who was mayor of New York on Sept. 11, 2001.
Alaska’s top general to retire, hand command to new joint base leader
Lt. Gen. Russell J. Handy will retire after 34 years in the U.S. Air Force on Tuesday, following a change-of-command ceremony at Joint Base Elmendorf-Richardson.
Coast Guard searching for possible man overboard in Auke Bay area
The Coast Guard launched a search near Auke Bay for a man who may have fallen into the water from an anchored fishing vessel.
U.S. Officials Confirm Death Of Senior ISIS Leader In Afghanistan And Pakistan
The Defense Department says a U.S. drone attack has killed a man who was central to ISIS operations. A DOD spokesman says Hafiz Saeed Khan participated in attacks against U.S. and coalition forces.
Syrian Conjoined Twins Evacuated From Embattled Rebel Stronghold
Conjoined twin boys Moaz and Nawras have been evacuated out of one of Syria’s most embattled areas for urgent medical treatment, following an international appeal to save their lives.
Trump adviser says one of the GOP nominee’s signature plans is ‘not workable’
On a key Trump priority — banning travel to the U.S. from areas affected by terrorism — retired Army Lt. Gen. Michael Flynn says “a blanket [ban] is not workable.”
Two Benghazi parents sue Hillary Clinton for wrongful death
The parents of two Americans killed in Benghazi are suing Hillary Clinton for wrongful death and other claims. Legal analysts said the case may not meet a high bar to proceed in court.