Air Force special operations boss tapped to run service academyBauernfeind’s nomination to run the U.S. Air Force Academy comes fewer than 18 months after he took over as Air Force Special Operations Command boss.
Hundreds pack funeral for slain airman Roger Fortson“As you can see from the sea of Air Force blue, I am not alone in my admiration of Senior Airman Fortson,” Col. Patrick Dierig told mourners Friday.
Power outage downed US F-16 jet in 2023 crash in South KoreaA U.S. Air Force F-16C fighter crashed in a field in northwestern South Korea last year after the jet partially lost power, an investigation found.
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In reversal of recent years, military sex assault reports dropA confidential survey also found a 19% drop in the number service members who said they'd experienced some type of unwanted sexual contact.
Academy athletes could jump to pro sports right away under House planA proposal from House lawmakers would let academy athletes with professional sports offers serve in the reserves instead of on active duty.
US poised to give $1 billion in new weapons, ammo to IsraelThe package being sent includes about $700 million for tank ammunition, $500 million in tactical vehicles and $60 million in mortar rounds, sources said.
Vets bill would expand caregiver support, boost in-home care optionsA sweeping veterans measure introduced by lawmakers on Tuesday would improve benefits for veteran caregivers and individuals facing homelessness.
Chinese Jody hit with jail time after stealing military spouseA Chinese man was sentenced to 10 months in prison for ruining the marriage of a People’s Liberation Army soldier.
ChatGPT-val: Sailor claims AI helped write annual performance evalA Reddit user claiming to be a sailor said ChatGPT helped to complete the dreaded annual performance evaluation.By Zamone Perez
Passenger absolved of in-flight bomb hoax that prompted F-18 responseThe passenger, then 18, alleged the bomb threat was a joke.
Chinese Army defector claims air force cooked meals using missile fuelA former Chinese military member says troops were forced to use missile fuel to cook dinner.
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Air Force instructor pilot dies after ejection seat accidentA member of the 80th Flying Training Wing died Monday after their ejection seat fired while they were sitting in the cockpit on the ground.By Rachel S. Cohen5 days ago
US stops Chinese-backed crypto firm from owning land near nuke basePresident Joe Biden's order forces the divestment of property operated as a crypto mining facility near Francis E. Warren Air Force Base.By Fatima Hussein and Zeke Miller, The Associated Press5 days ago
Questions, grief linger at apartment where deputy killed US airmanA small shrine is growing with tributes from the Air Force unit grappling with the death of Senior Airman Roger Fortson.By Tara Copp, AP6 days ago
Junior enlisted to get 20% pay bump, E5s get 13% more under House planHouse lawmakers are looking to overhaul the military's pay tables next year to dramatically boost junior enlisted pay.By Leo Shane III6 days ago
Disinformation creates ‘precarious year for democracy,’ experts warnSome of the messaging meant to sow division is reaching veterans and service members by preying on their sense of duty to the U.S.By Nikki Wentling6 days ago
US aims to outpace China with AI on fighter jets, navigation and moreThe United States is competing to stay ahead of China on AI and its use in weapon systems.By Tara Copp, AP6 days ago
House lawmakers cut back public hearings on annual defense billDefense and veterans hearings on Capitol Hill for the week of May 13, 2024.By Leo Shane III7 days ago
VA to provide grants for veteran, spouse employment help A new grant program will provide up to $500,000 to organizations helping veterans and spouses land post-military jobs.By Leo Shane III9 days ago
Watchdog blasts VA for errors leading to $11M in improper bonuses A watchdog report criticized VA leaders for mistakes in handling $11 million in bonuses for senior department leaders.By Leo Shane III10 days ago
Marine Corps’ longest-held Vietnam War POW, Harlan Chapman, dies at 89Marine aviator Harlan Chapman once spent 2,657 days in captivity before his release in 1973. The retired lieutenant colonel passed away Monday, May 6.By Claire Barrett10 days ago
Most VA police have not finished veteran suicide prevention training Whistleblowers told lawmakers that fewer than one-third of VA law enforcement personnel completed mandatory suicide prevention training last year.By Leo Shane III10 days ago
He was first to report V-E Day — then he was fired for itAP war correspondent Edward Kennedy landed the biggest scoop of his career — while simultaneously ruining it.By Claire Barrett11 days ago
Senators wary of VA plans to trim employee numbersVA leaders have said they plan to trim about 10,000 department posts in fiscal year 2025 in an effort to better manage their workforce.By Leo Shane III11 days ago
US soldier detained in Russia will be held until at least JulyArmy Staff Sgt. Gordon Black faces charges of theft after being arrested in Russia on May 2.By Leo Shane III12 days ago
First look at Kate Winslet as WWII combat photographer Lee MillerThe story of prolific World War II photographer Lee Miller, who documented the horrors at Dachau, is coming to the big screen.By Claire Barrett13 days ago
US soldier arrested in Russia, Army officials confirmThe soldier was reportedly stationed in South Korea and traveled to Russia on his own.By Leo Shane III13 days ago