Opinion
Air Force squadrons are closing — reversing it demands investment
The Air Force has passed the point where more cannot be done with less. The Trump administration and Congress need to sufficiently resource the Air Force.
By Douglas A. Birkey
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Soldiers push limits to compete for expert badges
The Expert Soldier Badge was introduced in 2019 for soldiers with MOSs outside of infantry, medical and special forces communities.
By Zita Ballinger Fletcher
Here are this year’s 82nd Airborne Division Hall of Fame honorees
Nine paratroopers will be inducted into the 82nd Airborne Division Hall of Fame.
By Rachael Riley, The Fayetteville Observer
Divers find WWI Navy destroyer, the first to be sunk by enemy fire
The wreckage of the USS Jacob Jones was recently discovered off the southwest coast of England by a group of UK diving experts.
Marine astronaut to lead NASA mission to International Space Station
As mission commander, Marine-turned-astronaut Col. Nicole Mann will be responsible for all phases of the flight, from launch to reentry.
Marines honor top ‘super squads’ in revitalized competition
Revived in 2015, Super Squad winners had their first official recognition at Marine Barracks-Washington since a pause following 9/11.
By Todd South
Free drill weekend childcare pilot coming for Guard soldiers
Six states will soon have no-cost daycare during drill weekends thanks to a new pilot.
By Davis Winkie
This officer is the first woman to lead Naval Test Wing Atlantic
Capt. Elizabeth Somerville, an EA-6B Prowler and EA-18G Growler naval flight officer, is tasked with leading the Navy’s largest developmental air wing.
By Diana Stancy
Army’s long-delayed HR platform launch in jeopardy — again
The service might launch a limited version of the platform that works around its ongoing data issues.
By Davis Winkie
Service dog helps ease Army veteran’s anxiety
Army veteran Joe Nieves’ service dog Jem is specially trained to help veterans with post-traumatic stress disorder.
By Clara Niel, The Frederick News-Post
Navy salvages Super Hornet that blew off USS Harry Truman in the Med
The aircraft, which fell overboard as the carrier completed an at-sea replenishment July 8, was pulled from a depth of roughly 9,500 feet.
By Diana Stancy