US special ops cuts armed overwatch buy, still needs to justify needU.S. Special Operations Command cut down its desired purchase of the Sky Warden, but officials still need to justify the need, says a government watchdog.By Todd South29 hours ago
OpinionTalk of US Iraq withdrawal is disconnected from ISIS threatDetails of a future U.S. military posture in Iraq remain murky, but consequences of a premature withdrawal are clear, the author of this op-ed argues.By Cameron McMillan and Bradley Bowman2 days ago
OpinionThe power of relationships and partnerships forged by special opsThe history of special operations in the U.S. is replete with examples that demonstrate how vital this can be.By Michael K. Nagata4 months ago
Air Force IDs airman fatally shot by Florida sheriff’s officerSenior Airman Roger Fortson was shot and killed by an Okaloosa Sheriff's deputy at his off-base residence following a disturbance call May 3, 2024.By Courtney Mabeus-Brown4 months ago
OpinionTricare fails pregnant service members. Here’s how to fix it."Right of first refusal" waivers should be accessible and available without question to any woman in service, an Air Force major argues.By Maj. Amanda Rebhi5 months ago
US says it will return to Chad for talks to keep troops in the countryThe U.S. said last month it was withdrawing most of its 100 troops from Chad after the government questioned the legality of their operations.By Francis Kokutse, The Associated Press5 months ago
Korean War hero Ralph Puckett Jr. lies in honor at US CapitolCongress gave one of its highest final tributes on Monday to Ralph Puckett Jr., the last living Medal of Honor recipient of the Korean War.5 months ago
As the US Air Force fleet keeps shrinking, can it still win wars?The Air Force’s fleet is already less than one-fifth of its size at its 1956 peak, when it had 26,104 aircraft.By Stephen Losey5 months ago
Special Forces soldiers in NW Florida still awaiting child care centerA decision on whether Special Forces families will get a child development center at Camp "Bull" Simons, Florida, may arrive in the coming weeks.By Karen Jowers5 months ago
Korean War hero Ralph Puckett to lie in honor at US CapitolMedal of Honor recipient Ralph Puckett will lie in honor at the U.S. Capitol in recognition of his heroism during the Korean War.By Leo Shane III5 months ago
Marines at Trump resort did not break rules on politicking in uniformA viral photo of uniformed Marines at an event at former President Donald Trump's Florida home was not a violation of military rules, officials said.By Leo Shane III5 months ago
OpinionHow DOD missed its opportunity to counter extremism in the ranksIn this op-ed, the author argues that organized efforts to address extremism in the military should be revitalized.By Samantha Olson5 months ago