Air task forces launching this summer are expected to pave the way for more capable rotational forces and better-prepared bases. Defense Secretary Lloyd Austin blamed his staff for the lack of communication following his hospitalization last month. Defense and veterans hearings for the week of Feb. 26, 2024. Members want next year's spending plan to include money for junior enlisted pay raises and military housing improvements. Jack Hemmings, an ex-squadron leader with Britain’s air force, is believed to be the oldest pilot to fly the World War II plane. The defense secretary had been non-committal about appearing before lawmakers on the issue. The pilot in Wednesday's F-16 crash off the coast of South Korea is in "good condition," 7th Air Force Commander Lt. Gen. David Iverson said Thursday. Lawmakers are weighing possible changes to military compensation systems as a way to improve families' quality of life. The “Ministry of Ungentlemanly Warfare” hits theaters on April 19. Defense and veterans hearings for the week of Jan. 29, 2024. Load More