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Here are the two companies creating drone wingmen for the US Air Force
The decision marks the service’s most significant step yet as it aims to create a series of drones using autonomous software to fly alongside piloted jets.
Presidential candidate Yang supports psychedelic mushrooms for veterans’ medical treatment
“I’ve talked to veterans who’ve also benefited from psilocybin mushrooms," Yang said. "They said it was the only thing that actually has helped combat their PTSD. Pretty much if it’s going to help a veteran, we should make it easier, not harder, for them to get access to it."
By Dylan Gresik
Congress wrestles with deterring China ― beyond nukes
The U.S. must form a new and creative strategy to deter China using conventional means, experts told Congress.
By Joe Gould
Air Force’s F-35 demonstration team begins season in Arizona
The Air Force’s F-35A Demonstration Team, based at Hill Air Force Base, Utah, has announced its 2020 schedule.
Military Times questionnaire: What will the Democratic presidential candidates do for troops, veterans?
Military Times asks the Democratic presidential hopefuls about their military personnel and veterans policy plans.
Air Force Academy cadet pleads guilty to assault, gets prison term
The military says a U.S. Air Force Academy cadet who was charged with sexual misconduct has pleaded guilty to assault.
Democratic debate offers first look at candidates’ Afghanistan, national security plans
The crowded field of presidential hopefuls largely backed withdrawal from the nearly 18-year-old conflict and blasted the president for erratic foreign policy.
‘Controlling danger’ — here’s why vets love motorcycles
The motorcycle community is a vibrant, welcoming group that shares a mutual love of bikes. It has been especially hospitable to veterans seeking healthy outlets to combat PTSD or other mental health symptoms related to their time in the military.
By Joshua Axelrod
Presidents’ Day pause: How ‘Uncle Sam’s Web-feet’ helped swing an election for Abe Lincoln
The U.S. Navy's triumph at Mobile Bay, combined with victorious Federal ground campaigns in Maryland, Virginia, Tennessee and Georgia, helped reelect Abraham Lincoln and doomed the Confederacy to defeat.
By Gerald D. Swick, Civil War Times Magazine
The US Air Force wants to continue its light-attack experiment. Will industry buy in?
Not all big risks come with big rewards.
By Valerie Insinna