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.2 days ago
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.2 days ago
Pentagon & CongressChildren’s hospitals take fight over military payments to CongressA change in how the military pays for care at civilian children's hospitals may cause significant health care access problems, advocates warn.
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.3 days ago
Military sexual assault totals down, but trust among women remains lowLess than half of women in the military trust leaders to properly handle reports of sexual assault, according to new Pentagon data.3 days ago
Air Force taps 6 bases to test new approach to deploymentsNew command teams are expected to arrive at several installations across the U.S. this summer as the Air Force launches a slate of air task forces.4 days ago
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.4 days ago
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.5 days ago
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.5 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.5 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.6 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.6 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.6 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.6 days ago
House lawmakers cut back public hearings on annual defense billDefense and veterans hearings on Capitol Hill for the week of May 13, 2024.6 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.9 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.10 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 6.10 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.10 days ago