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Top enlisted leader talks pay, priorities and 1980s fashion
Black is the senior enlisted advisor to the Chairman of the Joint Chiefs of Staff, after serving as the Sergeant Major of the Marine Corps.
Airman deployed to ‘undisclosed location’ dies in non-combat incident
Wright was assigned to the Air Force’s 27th Special Operations Logistics Readiness Squadron and deployed in support of Operation Inherent Resolve.
By Jon Simkins
Eight US troops injured in attack on base in Syria
Injured troops were treated for traumatic brain injury and smoke inhalation, according to the Pentagon.
Several US troops injured in rocket attack in Iraq, officials say
The attack comes amid rising tensions following the killings of a senior Hezbollah commander in Lebanon and Hamas' top leader in Iran.
By Lolita C. Baldor
US to boost military presence in Middle East amid growing tensions
The U.S. Defense Department will move a fighter jet squadron to the Middle East and maintain an aircraft carrier in the region.
By Lolita C. Baldor, The Associated Press and Tara Copp, AP
Air Force says restoring nukes on some B-52s would cost $4.5 million
Congress has proposed assessing what it would cost to shore up the U.S. nuclear weapons arsenal in the coming years.
More dogs allowed: Lufthansa reopens options for some flying to US
At least some dogs will be able to fly with their U.S.-bound owners.
By Karen Jowers
Editorial Contacts
Here's how to reach the editorial staff of Military Times and Defense News.
By Sightline Media Group staff
Russia says it scrambled figther jets to intercept B-52 bombers
Moscow's defense ministry claimed U.S. military long-range bomber aircraft approached the Russian border over the Barents Sea before changing course.
Islamic State attacks on track to double in Iraq and Syria: CENTCOM
The Islamic State group claimed 153 attacks in both countries in the first six months of 2024, U.S. Central Command said Wednesday.
By Qassim Abdul-zahra and Abby Sewell
Russian hackers infiltrate Veterans Affairs via Microsoft account
The state-sponsored hacker infiltrated a platform called Microsoft Azure Government, which provides storage, databases and other services to the VA.
By Zamone Perez