More data, comms, countermeasures needed for Special Ops aircraft
From their largest to smallest aircraft, upgrades are needed for the next fight, Special Operations Command officials said.
By Todd South
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T-7 trainer production delayed again as Air Force, Boeing adjust plan
The T-7 program has been beset by design, testing and production issues that have caused its schedule to slip behind.
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
Sailor killed in bombing leaves behind a husband and two children
Navy Chief Cryptologic Technician (Interpretive) Shannon M. Kent, 35, of Pine Plains, New York, was based at Fort Meade, Maryland.
Special tactics airman killed in Afghanistan followed in family’s footsteps
Aaron Elchin last spoke to his brother, Air Force Staff Sgt. Dylan J. Elchin, Saturday via Facetime from Afghanistan.
By Andrew Goldstein, Pittsburgh Post-Gazette via the AP
Pentagon identifies three special operations troops killed by IED in Afghanistan
The Department of Defense released the identities today of three U.S. special operations troops killed during combat operations in Afghanistan.
By Kyle Rempfer
Are those Florida ballots that Trump says showed up ‘out of nowhere’ from military absentee voters?
Florida accepts absentee ballots from military and overseas voters through Nov. 16. Will that make a difference in these close elections for Senate and governor?
By Karen Jowers