Shawn Snow

Bud Anderson, America’s last World War II ‘triple ace,’ dies at 102

Bud Anderson, the last American fighter pilot known as a “triple ace” for downing 16 German planes during World War II, died May 17 at 102.

SCOTUS rejects appeal of ex-Gitmo detainee who killed US soldier

The Supreme Court has rejected an appeal by a former Guantanamo detainee convicted of killing a U.S. soldier in Afghanistan, among other crimes.

VA moving to let living veterans prep their online memorial pages

The latest planned expansion to the Veterans Legacy Memorial project would allow living veterans to craft their own lasting tributes.

America’s first Black astronaut candidate goes to space 60 years later

Air Force veteran Ed Dwight, America’s first Black astronaut candidate, finally rocketed into space 60 years later, flying with Jeff Bezos’ rocket company.

After an historic deployment, the USS Carney is home

The Navy warship Carney has completed a very busy and historic deployment, racking up 51 engagements involving Iran-backed Houthi rebels in six months.

Houthi rebels claim shooting down another US MQ-9 Reaper drone

Houthi 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.

Opinion

Mental health professionals overlooked in Air Force’s resilience push

A lieutenant colonel argues that in trying to make troops more resilient, Air Force leaders have overlooked the well-being of the mental health workforce.

Navy lifts operational pause on T-45C Goshawk fleet

Most of the Navy's T-45 Goshawk trainer jets are back in service following a recent operational pause.

House moves ahead on authorization, appropriations bills this week

Defense and veterans hearings on Capitol Hill for the week of May 20, 2024.