In the U.S., the Army resumed Apache helicopter training missions after a brief pause due to a crash on August 12, 2026, near Fort Hood, Texas, that killed two soldiers. Chief Warrant Officer 2 Deontre T. Huey and Warrant Officer Seth L. Olmstead were the only occupants of the helicopter. The Army halted training on August 14 to review safety procedures, and the cause of the crash is still under investigation.
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