Troops are looking at the Arctic to counter ongoing efforts by Russia and China there. As recently released data from the military services has shown, the participation of women in elite special operations roles remains a rarity. Air task forces launching this summer are expected to pave the way for more capable rotational forces and better-prepared bases. A total of 15 aircraft from Fleet Logistics Support Squadron 40 are surging to fill in gaps due to a military-wide Osprey grounding. Advocates say more research and emphasis is needed on the particular mental health challenges facing women veterans. The VA said it exempted or reimbursed more than 143,000 copayments totaling approximately $2.5 million. To save time and ditch unneeded gear, the Army recently began a pilot program to expedite removing excess equipment from unit inventories. Jack Hemmings, an ex-squadron leader with Britain’s air force, is believed to be the oldest pilot to fly the World War II plane. The pilot in Wednesday's F-16 crash off the coast of South Korea is in "good condition," 7th Air Force Commander Lt. Gen. David Iverson said Thursday. The Navy is mulling how it could push more ships into a fight and sustain them once there, as it considers what a modern wartime footing looks like. Load More