US Air Force seeks $3.9 billion to boost KC-46 fleet
The service also clarified plans for the size of its KC-46 fleet.
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3 sailors injured after fire breaks out aboard USS Zumwalt
A fire broke out aboard the guided-missile destroyer as it was stationed pierside at a Mississippi shipyard.
US Air Force clears Ospreys to fly amid unresolved clutch problem
AFSOC ordered its Osprey pilots to take a two-second pause immediately after takeoff to lessen the risk of clutch engagements, among other steps.
New Orleans nun kidnapped in Africa released with US military help
The U.S. military played a role in the release this week of an American nun taken hostage in April.
The intertwining legacy of women in the military and the Forever War
In many ways, female troops' service in Afghanistan opened previously closed doors.
White House dismisses criticism of Marines’ presence at Biden speech
The speech was “standing up for democracy, not political," said White House Press Secretary Karine Jean-Pierre.
PETA flocks to stop Navy’s treatment of sheep
PETA has asked the Pentagon’s leader to “end the U.S. Navy’s support of horrific decompression sickness/illness."
Army rotations: Fort Riley tanks bound for Europe, Strykers to Korea
The service announced the next round of rotations Friday morning.
Iran briefly seizes 2 US Navy sea drones in Red Sea amid tensions
Two U.S. Navy destroyers, as well as helicopters, responded and called the Iranian destroyer to release the drones, which they did.
Meet the Army surgeon teaching combat life-saving skills to schools
The training taught school staff the same skills service members and medics are taught in basic combat lifesaver courses.
VA to provide abortions in cases of rape, danger to veteran’s health
Abortions could be conducted at VA medical centers, even in states where the procedure is outlawed.
