fired

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In a post on X, the US Central Command said an aircraft fired "precision munitions" into the engine room of the tanker "after the crew repeatedly failed" to follow directions.

From BBC • Jun. 11, 2026

Most recently, he was fired by the Rangers in 2025 after two years with the team.

From Los Angeles Times • Jun. 10, 2026

It also follows unprecedented attacks from Iran, which has fired thousands of drones and missiles at Gulf targets including airports, casting the wealthy region into sudden economic uncertainty.

From Barron's • Jun. 10, 2026

The Marivex was also fired on in the Gulf of Oman after it failed to comply with US instructions, Centcom said.

From BBC • Jun. 10, 2026

He heard what Mosley was saying, but the fact remained: no flu, no mom staying home, no getting fired.

From "The First State of Being" by Erin Entrada Kelly