After 50 years, this WWII soldier finally received his Medal of Honor
After decades of discrimination, Vernon Baker was finally recognized for his heroism during an assault on a German stronghold during WWII.
By Jon Guttman
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Top Army aviators were on routine flight when helo collided with jet
Here's what is known about the Black Hawk and its crew that crashed into the American Airlines passenger jet over the Potomac River in Washington.
By Jen Judson
Citing inflation, industry seeks more for DoD in continuing resolution
Record-high inflation costs the Pentagon $6 billion per month, trade groups said in a new letter.
By Joe Gould
National Defense Service Medal won’t be awarded after December
The National Defense Service Medal is going into retirement on Dec. 31.
Defense industry to launch inflation relief push in Congress
“Deterrence doesn’t work when we handcuff the Department of Defense’s hands," said one industry representative.
By Joe Gould
Air Force, Space Force may let in applicants who test positive for THC
“We have to be realistic today,” Air Force recruiting boss Maj. Gen. Ed Thomas said.
New Pentagon group hopes to revitalize effort to reduce mishaps
The Joint Safety Council held its first meeting Friday.
Troops can now get Novavax as a COVID-19 vaccine
Novavax is not made with, nor tested on, cells descended from fetal tissue. It also doesn’t use mRNA to deliver the vaccine into cells.
KC-46 forced to land with refueling boom out, stranding Hill staffers
It’s unclear how much damage was done to the boom or the aircraft itself upon landing.
Pentagon rejects DC request for National Guard migrant help — again
Defense Secretary Lloyd Austin rejected a similar D.C. request earlier this month.
By Lolita C. Baldor, The Associated Press
Largest annual Guard exercise adds big air power at US northern border
This exercise started in 2012 but has increased sevenfold in size and added major air platforms.
By Todd South
Overseas military retirees’ postal privileges still in limbo
A week before military mail privileges were supposed to stop for retirees living overseas, there's no clear answer.
By Karen Jowers