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Opinion
America’s future advantage depends on quick adoption of advanced tech
The U.S. military must learn from Ukraine and accelerate its adoption of advanced AI and robotics, former Defense Secretary Mark T. Esper argues.
By Mark T. Esper
Air Force Ospreys in Japan resume flight ops
Air Force Ospreys assigned to the Japan-based 353rd Special Operations Wing began flying again Tuesday, seven months a deadly crash killed eight airmen.
Opinion
How the Osprey crash response reinforced the power of partnerships
Outgoing Air Force Special Operations Command boss Lt. Gen. Tony Bauernfeind reflects on the international response in the wake of November's Osprey crash.
By Lt. Gen. Tony Bauernfeind
More of the Air Force’s toughest enlisted jobs qualify for bonus pay
The Air Force and Space Force have approved more job specialties for special duty bonuses in the coming fiscal year.
The Air Force’s pool of master sergeants is growing in 2024
More than 18.6% of eligible airmen will promote to master sergeants in 2024, up from 17.3% in 2023.
Air Force special operations boss tapped to run service academy
Bauernfeind’s nomination to run the U.S. Air Force Academy comes fewer than 18 months after he took over as Air Force Special Operations Command boss.
Bodycam footage shows deputy shot airman seconds after opening door
Family of Senior Airman Roger Fortson "remain adamant" that an Okaloosa County Sherriff's deputy had the wrong apartment when he was shot and killed May 3.
Lawyer: Deputy who fatally shot Florida airman had wrong apartment
Roger Fortson was alone in his apartment Friday when a sheriff's deputy burst in and fatally shot him, an attorney for Fortson's family claims.
Budget strain pauses MC-130J amphibious project for special forces
U.S. Special Operations Command has paused an ambitious program to make its MC-130J transport plane capable of water landings and takeoff.
By Todd South
Opinion
The power of relationships and partnerships forged by special ops
The history of special operations in the U.S. is replete with examples that demonstrate how vital this can be.
By Michael K. Nagata