Courtney Albon

Courtney Albon is C4ISRNET’s space and emerging technology reporter. She has covered the U.S. military since 2012, with a focus on the Air Force and Space Force. During that time, she reported on some of the Defense Department’s most significant acquisition, budget and policy challenges, including the F-35 jet, hypersonic capabilities and the creation of the Space Force.

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Air Force leaders sound alarm over looming yearlong funding delay

The Pentagon is operating under its third continuing resolution of fiscal 2024 as Congress continues to draft defense spending legislation.

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Space Force forms Futures Command to validate mission needs

The command will be organized into centers, including a Concepts and Technology Center, a Wargaming Center and a Space Warfighting Analysis Center.

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The Heart of Volunteering: A Reflection on the Warrior Games

Volunteering is more than just a helping hand; it’s a heartwarming journey of support and solidarity.

USS Stout helps injured cargo ship crew member

The hurt crew member had suffered injuries from a hot fuel oil spill.

Absentee ballots are seen during a count at the Wisconsin Center for the midterm election on Nov. 8, 2022, in Milwaukee.

Former election official fined for obtaining fake military ballots

A former Milwaukee election official convicted of misconduct in office and fraud for obtaining fake absentee ballots was sentenced this week.

Army lieutenant colonel charged with smuggling firearm parts

An Army lieutenant colonel stationed at Fort Campbell was arrested on charges that he illegally imported firearms parts from foreign countries.

US airstrike targeting al-Qaida leader in Syria killed a farmer

A U.S. airstrike in Syria in May 2023 that was targeting an al-Qaida leader killed an innocent civilian instead, U.S. Central Command said Thursday.

30 sailors and Marines injured in at-sea training mishap off Florida

Five of the injured troops were transported to a civilian hospital, with four released the next day, the Navy said.

Adaptive sports take your mind off your problems.

For a six foot-five infantryman, Staff Sgt. Abel Baez’s pain is just something he dealt with for quite a long time.

Marine Corps’ new Force Design approaches are paying off in operations

Pieces of the changes already in the operating force are proving their combat-worthiness, two senior generals said.

VA’s Under Secretary of Memorial Affairs to step down in late May

Matthew Quinn, VA's top cemeteries official, will leave the key department leadership post later this month.

OS2 Tiffany Clark

OS2 Tiffany Clark joined the military intending to dedicate 20 years of service to her country.

Higher Education After the Service

Trapped in a kill zone in Vietnam, this soldier learned that bravery is more than physical

Military Times’ 2024 Service Members of the Year

Courtney Albon

All Stories By Courtney

Air Force leaders sound alarm over looming yearlong funding delay

The Pentagon is operating under its third continuing resolution of fiscal 2024 as Congress continues to draft defense spending legislation.

Space Force forms Futures Command to validate mission needs

The command will be organized into centers, including a Concepts and Technology Center, a Wargaming Center and a Space Warfighting Analysis Center.

The Heart of Volunteering: A Reflection on the Warrior Games

Volunteering is more than just a helping hand; it’s a heartwarming journey of support and solidarity.

USS Stout helps injured cargo ship crew member

The hurt crew member had suffered injuries from a hot fuel oil spill.

Former election official fined for obtaining fake military ballots

A former Milwaukee election official convicted of misconduct in office and fraud for obtaining fake absentee ballots was sentenced this week.

Army lieutenant colonel charged with smuggling firearm parts

An Army lieutenant colonel stationed at Fort Campbell was arrested on charges that he illegally imported firearms parts from foreign countries.

US airstrike targeting al-Qaida leader in Syria killed a farmer

A U.S. airstrike in Syria in May 2023 that was targeting an al-Qaida leader killed an innocent civilian instead, U.S. Central Command said Thursday.

30 sailors and Marines injured in at-sea training mishap off Florida

Five of the injured troops were transported to a civilian hospital, with four released the next day, the Navy said.

Adaptive sports take your mind off your problems.

For a six foot-five infantryman, Staff Sgt. Abel Baez’s pain is just something he dealt with for quite a long time.

Marine Corps’ new Force Design approaches are paying off in operations

Pieces of the changes already in the operating force are proving their combat-worthiness, two senior generals said.

VA’s Under Secretary of Memorial Affairs to step down in late May

Matthew Quinn, VA's top cemeteries official, will leave the key department leadership post later this month.

OS2 Tiffany Clark

OS2 Tiffany Clark joined the military intending to dedicate 20 years of service to her country.

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