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US military changes tone in Africa, urges burden-sharing among allies
The U.S. military’s new posture comes even though many African armies remain ill-equipped and insurgent groups expand.
Air Force tanker fleet cut on the table in proposed authorization bill
The section of the proposed NDAA that will be marked up Wednesday would also allow the Air Force to retire older C-130 Hercules transport aircraft.
US service member is possible suspect in Syria base blast
A U.S. service member has been identified as a possible suspect in an April explosion that injured several U.S. troops at a base in eastern Syria.
By Lolita C. Baldor, The Associated Press
Unvaccinated airmen seek restraining order in federal class-action lawsuit
About 3% — or 15,000 people — in the Air Force and Space Force remain unvaccinated against COVID-19.
Soldiers at Fort Wainwright will officially ditch Stryker vehicles
“The airborne brigade at JBER will retain its airborne status but the Stryker brigade up here [at Wainwright] will be turning in their Stryker vehicles and transforming into a light infantry brigade."
Space Force clarifies nail polish and lipstick policy
Black and gold won't be allowed, but there are many other options still available.
By Sarah Sicard
Navy fighter pilot dies in California Super Hornet crash
The aircraft, which was based out of Naval Air Station Lemoore, California, crashed at approximately 2:30 p.m. local time.
By Diana Stancy
South Dakota Air Guard has second F-16 landing accident in weeks
“The pilot has been assessed and released by emergency crews," officials said.
US Air Force wants to lower the number of tankers required in its fleet
The KC-46A Pegasus is also now cleared to refuel about 97% of the aircraft that fly on U.S. Transportation Command missions.
The Air Force’s next-gen fighter has moved into a critical new phase
Air Force Sec. Frank Kendall hopes NGAD will show its capabilities by the end of the decade.
Are dining facilities wasting money because troops don’t eat there?
Little is known about how often troops are passing up their dining facilities to pay for meals elsewhere out of their own pocket.
By Karen Jowers