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A T-6A Texan II taxi’s toward the runway June 13, 2018.<br>Zachary Heal/U.S. Air Force
A T-6A Texan II taxi’s toward the runway June 13, 2018.<br>Zachary Heal/U.S. Air Force

Training resumes for Air Force unit after crash in Texas

The 12th Flying Training Wing at Joint Base San Antonio-Randolph resumed training Friday morning after one of its aircraft crashed three days ago near a shopping mall, officials for the unit announced.

The Arleigh Burke-class guided-missile destroyer USS Gonzalez (DDG 66) departs Naval Station Norfolk on Sept. 10, 2018.<br>Ryre Arciaga/U.S. Navy
The Arleigh Burke-class guided-missile destroyer USS Gonzalez (DDG 66) departs Naval Station Norfolk on Sept. 10, 2018.<br>Ryre Arciaga/U.S. Navy

Rear Admiral: Mid-Atlantic bases are ready for Florence

With about 300,000 servicemembers, family members, reservists and retirees in the storm’s path, Rear Adm. Charles Rock said they are “taking it very seriously” as they prepare for Hurricane Florence.

Marines at Camp Lejeune set up cots at the Wallace Creek Fitness Center on Sept. 11, 2018 in anticipation of Hurricane Florence making landfall.<br>Damaris Arias/U.S. Marine Corps
Marines at Camp Lejeune set up cots at the Wallace Creek Fitness Center on Sept. 11, 2018 in anticipation of Hurricane Florence making landfall.<br>Damaris Arias/U.S. Marine Corps

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Military bases brace as Florence shifts path, Parris Island Marines to weather the storm

For days, the Navy has moved people and ships ahead of the hurricane, and the Air Force and Army have been flying aircraft elsewhere as a safeguard. Some remaining Marines, meanwhile, are digging in their heels.

Recruits at Marine Corps Recruit Depot Parris Island prepare to evacuate to Marine Corps Logistic Base Albany following an evacuation order on Sept. 11, 2018.<br>Dana Beesley/U.S. Marine Corps
Recruits at Marine Corps Recruit Depot Parris Island prepare to evacuate to Marine Corps Logistic Base Albany following an evacuation order on Sept. 11, 2018.<br>Dana Beesley/U.S. Marine Corps

Evacuations ordered for four military bases as Florence approaches East Coast

All or portions of at least four military installations along the East Coast have ordered evacuations in anticipation of Hurricane Florence, as the massive storm is expected to make landfall by Thursday.

T-38C Talon takes off from the east runway at Joint Base San Antonio-Randolph, Texas.<br>Randy Martin/U.S. Air Force photo
T-38C Talon takes off from the east runway at Joint Base San Antonio-Randolph, Texas.<br>Randy Martin/U.S. Air Force photo

Pilots stable after crash at Sheppard Air Force Base in Texas

Two pilots at Sheppard Air Force Base are in stable condition Tuesday after ejecting from a T-38C Talon aircraft that crashed shortly after takeoff, officials at the base confirmed.

South Carolina National Guard Soldiers from the 118th Forward Support Company transfer bulk diesel fuel into M987 HEMTT fuel tanker trucks for distribution in preparation to support partnered civilian agencies and safeguard the citizens of the state in advance of Hurricane Florence, in North Charleston, S.C., September 10, 2018.<br>South Carolina National Guard
South Carolina National Guard Soldiers from the 118th Forward Support Company transfer bulk diesel fuel into M987 HEMTT fuel tanker trucks for distribution in preparation to support partnered civilian agencies and safeguard the citizens of the state in advance of Hurricane Florence, in North Charleston, S.C., September 10, 2018.<br>South Carolina National Guard

Marines at Parris Island prepare to evacuate as Hurricane Florence moves in

The Marines recruit training facility at Parris Island in South Carolina will begin mandatory evacuations Tuesday to elude Hurricane Florence as the storm moves to strike the East Coast of the United States by the end of the week, officials at the base announced.