Houthi rebels claim shooting down another US MQ-9 Reaper droneHouthi military spokesman Brig. Gen. Yahya Saree claimed that rebels shot down an MQ-9 Reaper drone on May 16 with a surface-to-air missile.
US departure from Niger ‘already underway’ ahead of September deadlineThe future of America's counter-terrorism work in the country had been in doubt for months after a coup last summer.
Trucks are rolling across the US pier into Gaza, but challenges remainTrucks carrying badly needed aid for the Gaza Strip have rolled across a newly built U.S. pier and into the besieged enclave for the first time.
Pair who tried breaching Virginia Marine base are Jordanian nationalsThey drove up to a base gate in a truck and claimed to be Amazon subcontractors making a delivery, a Marine spokesman said.
Hundreds pack funeral for slain airman Roger Fortson“As you can see from the sea of Air Force blue, I am not alone in my admiration of Senior Airman Fortson,” Col. Patrick Dierig told mourners Friday.
Air Force special operations boss tapped to run service academyBauernfeind’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.
House moves ahead on authorization, appropriations bills this weekDefense and veterans hearings on Capitol Hill for the week of May 20, 2024.
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Lawyer for airman’s family says video shows deputy went to wrong homeA Florida sheriff’s deputy shot Roger Fortson six times in his home before ordering him to drop a gun he'd been holding when he opened the door.
Family: Army frustrated efforts to get reservist help before shootingRobert Card's family said they struggled for months to get him help as his mental health declined before a mass shooting in Lewiston, Maine.
OpinionMental health professionals overlooked in Air Force’s resilience pushA lieutenant colonel argues that in trying to make troops more resilient, Air Force leaders have overlooked the well-being of the mental health workforce.
OpinionImproving how service members build wealth With the prospect of a hefty raise for junior enlisted ahead, the author of this op-ed shares ways troops can improve long-term financial security.
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Chinese Jody hit with jail time after stealing military spouseA Chinese man was sentenced to 10 months in prison for ruining the marriage of a People’s Liberation Army soldier.
ChatGPT-val: Sailor claims AI helped write annual performance evalA Reddit user claiming to be a sailor said ChatGPT helped to complete the dreaded annual performance evaluation.By Zamone Perez
Passenger absolved of in-flight bomb hoax that prompted F-18 responseThe passenger, then 18, alleged the bomb threat was a joke.
Chinese Army defector claims air force cooked meals using missile fuelA former Chinese military member says troops were forced to use missile fuel to cook dinner.
Academy athletes could jump to pro sports right away under House planA proposal from House lawmakers would let academy athletes with professional sports offers serve in the reserves instead of on active duty.By Leo Shane III5 days ago
2 people in ICE custody after attempting to breach Virginia Marine baseThe pair drove past a holding area in Quantico, Virginia, as military police prepared to administer the standard vetting procedures.By Irene Loewenson6 days ago
Vets bill would expand caregiver support, boost in-home care optionsA sweeping veterans measure introduced by lawmakers on Tuesday would improve benefits for veteran caregivers and individuals facing homelessness.By Leo Shane III6 days ago
Air Force instructor pilot dies after ejection seat accidentA member of the 80th Flying Training Wing died Monday after their ejection seat fired while they were sitting in the cockpit on the ground.By Rachel S. Cohen6 days ago
US stops Chinese-backed crypto firm from owning land near nuke basePresident Joe Biden's order forces the divestment of property operated as a crypto mining facility near Francis E. Warren Air Force Base.By Fatima Hussein and Zeke Miller, The Associated Press6 days ago
Watchdog finds ‘gaps’ in DON sexual misconduct policiesThe report found the Navy doesn't require thorough enough documentation or training for officials overseeing such complaints.By Diana Stancy6 days ago
Questions, grief linger at apartment where deputy killed US airmanA small shrine is growing with tributes from the Air Force unit grappling with the death of Senior Airman Roger Fortson.By Tara Copp, AP7 days ago
Junior enlisted to get 20% pay bump, E5s get 13% more under House planHouse lawmakers are looking to overhaul the military's pay tables next year to dramatically boost junior enlisted pay.By Leo Shane III7 days ago
Disinformation creates ‘precarious year for democracy,’ experts warnSome of the messaging meant to sow division is reaching veterans and service members by preying on their sense of duty to the U.S.By Nikki Wentling7 days ago
No. 2 Marine, a pilot, insists on continued primacy of infantry The second-in-command of the Marine Corps is a pilot. But he still sees ground combat as the core of the Corps.By Irene Loewenson7 days ago