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Airman Killed Changing Tire On I-295 In Virginia Airman Killed Changing Tire On I-295 In Virginia
Airman Killed Changing Tire On I-295 In Virginia A 20-year-old airman was killed when he was struck by a vehicle while changing a tire on Interstate 295 in Virginia early this week, authorities said. Makai Cummings' body was found on the roadway in Hanover County just after 2 a.m. Monday, May 8, Virginia State Police said in a news release. The vehicle that struck him fled the scene, authorities said. Fly High brother, I'll miss you, I am glad for the time we were able to spend together Makai Cummings Posted by Franco Joaquin S. Carriedo on Tuesday, May 9, 2023 Cummings was apparently a Nottingham, MD native, who was stationed at Se…

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Virginia Military Aide Brings Gun To White House: Report Virginia Military Aide Brings Gun To White House: Report
Virginia Military Aide Brings Gun To White House: Report A 54-year-old military aide from Virginia was arrested after US Secret Service found a loaded and unregistered firearm in his bag during a security check, the Washington Post reports. Patrick James Tansey works at the White House and is allowed on the grounds but is not authorized to be armed, a Secret Service spokesman told the outlet. Records show Tansey is from Manassas. A hearing was set for Oct. 5, and Tansey was freed. His lawyer declined comment to the Washington Post and it wasn't immediately clear which military branch he was assigned to. Click here for more from the Washington Po…

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by Cecilia Levine
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Three Navy Sailors Died By Suicide On Same Virginia Ship This Month: Report Three Navy Sailors Died By Suicide On Same Virginia Ship This Month: Report
Three Navy Sailors Died By Suicide On Same Virginia Ship This Month: Report Three US Navy sailors stationed on the USS George Washington in Virginia died by suicide within seven days of each other this month, The Washington Post reports. A fourth also died by suicide in 2021, the outlet says. Xavier Sandor, 19, a Shelton, CT native, was found unresponsive aboard the ship in Newport News on Friday, April 15, The Post says. Two other sailors on the ship reportedly died by suicide on April 9 and 10. Pentagon Secretary John Kirby addressed the deaths in a press conference this week. “Each death is tragic in its own right”, said Kirby. “Our thoughts and …

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