US Air Force tanker availability figures may be inflated, study finds
In addition to questionable availability rates, the Air Force tanker fleet also suffers from severe sustainment issues, according to the GAO.
By Michael Peck
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US strike kills leader of Venezuela’s Tren de Aragua gang, White House says
Venezuela’s information ministry said that during the operation there were clashes with members of criminal groups, in which the leader was neutralized.
By Christian Martinez and Jasper Ward, Reuters
Opinion
US troops should be alarmed at Trump’s strikes on alleged drug boats
The author of this op-ed argues the recent strikes on alleged drug boats create a precedent that gives an advantage to America's near-peer adversaries.
By Anonymous DOD employee
US warship docks in Trinidad and Tobago, putting pressure on Venezuela
Government officials from the twin-island nation and the U.S. said the warship will remain in Trinidad until Thursday.
Military launches ninth strike against an alleged drug-carrying vessel
The two most recent U.S. strikes occurred in the Pacific Ocean, departures from the previous seven that had targeted vessels in the Caribbean.
Pentagon announces strike on alleged drug boat in the Pacific Ocean
The strike marks the eighth against an alleged drug-carrying vessel and the first in the Pacific Ocean.
Air Force conducts ‘bomber attack’ demonstration near Venezuela
The flight was intended to demonstrate “U.S. commitment to proactively deter adversary threats to the U.S. homeland," according to the Air Force.
By Zita Ballinger Fletcher
US returning survivors of strike to home countries, Trump says
Colombian President Gustavo Petro confirmed that one of the survivors of the U.S. military strike was returned to Colombia.
By Riley Ceder
US seized survivors after latest strike on alleged drug-carrying boat
The US military carried out a sixth strike on a suspected drug-smuggling boat in the Caribbean, killing one and leaving two survivors, sources told the AP.
US Navy commander overseeing Venezuelan boat strikes steps down
The announcement of Adm. Alvin Holsey's departure comes less than one year after he took over as commander of U.S. Southern Command.
By Riley Ceder
US strikes another alleged drug-carrying boat off Venezuela coast
The strike marks the fifth deadly strike on an alleged drug-carrying vessel in the region.
By Carla Babb
Every Venezuelan drug boat leads to 25,000 deaths, Trump claims
The U.S. has carried out at least three strikes on alleged Venezuelan drug carrying vessels since the beginning of September.
By Riley Ceder