Portrait in Courage: Tech Sgt. Matthew McKenna

Combat controller Tech Sgt. Matthew McKenna received the Silver Star for his heroism during a 13-hour firefight in Kandahar Province in 2013.

He also is one of 24 airmen honored for heroism in the Air Force's latest Portraits in Courage volume.

Air Force Times told his story in August.

In Other News

In first, F-35s land on Finnish highway to drill for future wars

The agile combat employment concept aims to disperse Air Force bases, making it impossible for adversaries to take them out with a single missile barrage.

Vets’ benefits checks could be delayed without a VA funding fix soon

VA officials have warned of a nearly $3 billion shortfall in funding for this fiscal year which could disrupt October benefits checks.

Air Force’s NGAD revamp could open up more business to smaller firms

Technology advanced faster than anticipated since the Air Force first conceived its next-gen fighter, officials said.

Defense News Conference: The Navy's Unmanned Vehicle Expansion

In this Defense News Conference panel, Navy experts discuss the expansion of unmanned vehicles and how they are shaping the future of maritime warfare.

Defense News Conference: Discussion with Corey Heritage, SourceAmerica

In this Defense News Conference session, SourceAmerica's Corey Heritage discusses personnel challenges in the U.S. military.

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