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‘We need to move fast’: Pentagon sends Ukraine $1 billion in new aid
The Pentagon has been out of money to refill stocks sent to Ukraine since the start of this year, threatening a crisis on the front lines.
Congress to vet nominees for Air Force secretary, two more key DoD positions next week
Frank Kendall, Heidi Shyu and Susanna Blume will testify before the Senate Armed Services Committee at a joint confirmation hearing May 25.
C-130J crew honored after loadmaster wounded during attack in Afghanistan
Airmen from the 61st Airlift Squadron at Little Rock Air Force Base, Arkansas, were flying a mission in support of a quick-reaction force when their Super Hercules came under small-arms fire.
Active-duty troops could be deployed along the southern border again
The chief of the National Guard bureau suggested that active-duty troops could replace his forces, which are scheduled to return home by Sept. 30.
Air Force to focus 2022 construction funds on Europe, Pacific and nukes
The Air Force plans to funnel next year’s military construction dollars toward bolstering its facilities across Europe and the Indo-Pacific, as well as preparing to bring on a new generation of nuclear weapons, officials told lawmakers Tuesday.
Pentagon pushes back on report of anti-extremism social media surveillance program
The Pentagon's extremism working group is not developing a social media screening pilot program, its top spokesman said.
Former Pentagon chief Mark Esper joins Epirus board
Former U.S. Defense Secretary Mark Esper is joining the board of directors at Epirus, the company announced, the latest move by the former Raytheon executive to reenter the world he left to join the Trump administration four years ago.
By Joe Gould
Want to try that cool job or get more education? It won’t affect your promotion, Air Force says
Starting with promotion reviews in October, the Air Force and Space Force will let captains, majors and lieutenant colonels apply to temporarily skip consideration to move up the career ladder if they want to try another opportunity first.
Eight more bases to compete for active-duty, Reserve KC-46A tankers
Eight Air Force bases are in the running to receive the next KC-46A Pegasus tanker units.
Introducing: Vandenberg Space Force Base and Space Launch Delta 30
Vandenberg Air Force Base on Friday afternoon will become Vandenberg Space Force Base – the third installation to adopt the new service’s moniker so far.
Senate panel likely to OK 1st female Army secretary
If confirmed, Christine Wormuth would be one of the more powerful officials in a defense establishment long dominated by men, and she would be the second woman named to a top Pentagon role by Biden.
By Lolita C. Baldor, The Associated Press