Today in News History
On July 12, several notable moments in the history of News stand out. In 1862, The Medal of Honor is authorized by the United States Congress. In 1870, John A. Dahlgren, American admiral (born 1809) passed away. In 1937, Robert McFarlane, American colonel and diplomat, 13th United States National Security Advisor (died 2022) was born. In 1957, Rick Husband, American colonel, pilot, and astronaut (died 2003) was born. In 1961, ČSA Flight 511 crashes at Casablanca-Anfa Airport in Morocco, killing 72. In 1973, A fire destroys the entire sixth floor of the National Personnel Records Center of the United States. In 1977, Brock Lesnar, American mixed martial artist and wrestler was born. In 1982, Jason Wright, American football player, businessman, and executive was born. In 2001, Space Shuttle program: Space Shuttle Atlantis is launched on mission STS-104, carrying the Quest Joint Airlock to the International Space Station. In 2007, U.S. Army Apache helicopters engage in airstrikes against armed insurgents in Baghdad, Iraq, where civilians are killed; footage from the cockpit is later leaked to the Internet. Together, these milestones provide historical context for today's news news and ongoing narratives.
F-15EX returns to Kadena as U.S. Air Force shifts to newer airpower
The combat jet that is supposed to replace an aging fighter fleet on the front lines of the Pacific flew back into Okinawa this week, months after the Air Force quietly admitted its permanent arrival has slipped by a year. An F-15EX Eagle II, escorted by two F-15E Strike Eagle aircraft, landed at Kadena Air []
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Radio New Zealand
· Jul 8, 2026
Uncertainty over NZDF drone directives despite Kiwi troops helping blow them up in Australia
And the Defence Force is about to head to the US for more drone war-games.
Anadolu Agency
· Jul 9, 2026
Trump says security was not behind Air Force One change after NATO summit
After departing Türkiye aboard older Air Force One instead of renovated Qatari-donated jet, US president switched to new aircraft in UK for flight back to Washington
Intel Slava
· Jul 5, 2026
[Photo] 🇺🇸⚡️ — The U.S.
— The U.S. Navy has suspended the active search for the Sailor assigned to Helicopter Sea Combat Squadron 5 (HSC-5) aboard USS George H.W. Bush (CVN 77).The Sailor went missing after an MH-60S helicopter crashed into the Arabian Sea on July 1.@IntelSlava
Yemen Press Agency
· Jul 5, 2026
US navy ends search for sailor missing after helicopter crash in Arabian Sea
WASHAINGTON, July 06 (YPA) – The U.S. Fifth Fleet announced on the social media platform X that it has ended its active search for a sailor who had been missing since Wednesday following a helicopter crash in the Arabian Sea. The fleet said the sailor was reported missing on July 1 after an MH-60S Seahawk []
Arab Times Online
· Jul 1, 2026
US Navy Crew Member Missing After Helicopter Emergency Landing
WASHINGTON, July 1: The US Navy is searching for a missing aircrew member after an MH-60S Sea Hawk helicopter assigned to the USS George H.W. Bush made an emergency landing in the...
The Hill
· Jul 8, 2026
Trump returning to US on old Air Force One amid Iran threats
President Trump confirmed Wednesday that he's taking the old Air Force One back to the U.S. from Turkey but deflected questions about security concerns regarding the new Qatari-donated model. Trump said the new 400 billion Air Force One would be sent home through Europe so soldiers could see it, but he acknowledged he is Iran's...
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