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Northrop Grumman modifying Global Hawk drones for hypersonic tests
The military hopes mounting sensors on Range Hawk aircraft will allow it to be more agile and conduct more hypersonic tests.
Here are metrics used to measure US Air Force networking success
Key to benchmarking the Air Force’s future communication abilities is the Shadow Operations Center-Nellis, or ShOC-N, in Nevada.
Military retiree COLA may shrink in 2024. Here’s why that’s OK.
Experts predict a much lower cost-of-living adjustment to retirement pay and annuities as inflation rates cool off.
Program allowing enlisted airmen to trade bases begins Thursday
The policy aims to give troops more control over their careers and keep them in uniform longer.
Biden’s pick to lead the Marine Corps helped design its new vision
President Joe Biden nominated Gen. Eric Smith Tuesday to serve as the next commandant of the Marine Corps.
Georgia base welcomes first ‘BACN’ communications relay plane
The 18th Airborne Command and Control Squadron at Robins AFB will serve as the stateside home for the Battlefield Airborne Communications Node fleet.
First-term airmen will have an easier time finding a new Air Force job
It’s the service’s latest move to improve quality of life and boost retention as it faces staffing shortages in key fields.
‘The ability to stare’: Why the US Air Force is eager to get the E-7
With the aging E-3 AWACS becoming increasingly out of date and hard to maintain, top Air Force leaders say they want the new E-7 as soon as possible.
US Air Force awards Boeing first contract for fleet of 26 E-7 aircraft
Boeing's contract will be worth up to $1.2 billion, as the service begins work on a fleet to replace the iconic E-3 Sentry.
This is why Jan. 6 Defense Department, Army texts weren’t preserved
Current policies allow a wide range of apps that pose security and records preservation concerns.
Pentagon launches management reform institute to address challenges
The Defense Management Institute will exist as an independent research entity.
By Joe Gould