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US Air Force names general to oversee major acquisition programs

In his new role, Lt. Gen. Dale White will oversee many of the Air Force's biggest ― and, in some cases, most troubled ― programs.

By Stephen Losey

9 days ago

Here are the major defense programs backed in shutdown-ending deal

The bills passed as part of the deal that ended the longest U.S. government shutdown in history include billions of dollars for the Air Force and Navy.

By Stephen Losey

13 days ago

Marines fire HIMARS for first time near Mount Fuji

The live-fire exercise near Mount Fuji comes amid unprecedented tensions in the Indo-Pacific region.

By Zita Ballinger Fletcher

5 weeks ago

An enduring symbol: why troops keep naming things after reptiles

From cobras to gators, reptilian mascots and call signs appear on patches, aircraft and unit logos across every branch. Why?

By Clay Beyersdorfer

6 weeks ago

Marine Corps IDs pilot killed in Southern California helicopter crash

Maj. Tyler R. Braconi was killed in an AH-1Z Viper crash in Southern California on Thursday. A second, unidentified Marine was injured in the crash.

By Beth Sullivan

6 weeks ago

Second B-21 flies for first time as Air Force eyes testing expansion

The service hopes having two B-21s at Edwards Air Force Base will allow it to begin testing the bomber's weapons integration and critical mission systems.

By Stephen Losey

3 months ago