Air Force: Qatar air force facility in Idaho ‘in the works for years’
The defense secretary's announcement that the U.S. will allow Qatar to build an air force facility in Idaho mirrors other ally accommodations.
By Carla Babb
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Army’s big drone ambition runs into the hard part: scaling up
The Army's nationwide “Skyfoundry” effort is turning depots and arsenals that once built tank parts and artillery shells into a network of drone factories.
By Jen Judson
New NDAA amendment would add two more F-15EXs for Air Guard in 2025
House lawmakers want to boost the Air Force's F-15EX purchases in 2025 by eight, and have added more than $122 million to the NDAA to pay for them.
CQ Brown decries hold on nominations in hearing to head Joint Chiefs
Gen. CQ Brown, now Air Force chief of staff, appeared to draw broad support from senators considering his nomination to be the next Joint Chiefs chairman.
The US Army arsenal from 1813 that’s building weapons for Ukraine
The pace of battle in Eastern Europe is highlighting the need to outgun the enemy, a difficult task given the strength of Russia’s artillery.
By Jen Judson
This Marine took reins of air traffic control during Kabul evacuation
Master Sgt. Kevin Haunschild, Military Times' 2023 Marine of the Year, controlled air traffic for the largest noncombatant evacuation in military history.
Air Guard nurse walked alongside Taliban to rescue patients from Kabul
Maj. Katie Lunning, Military Times' 2023 Airman of the Year, helped saved dozens of lives during the evacuation of Afghanistan as a critical care nurse.
Expeditionary Theater Support Group created by AFCENT
AFCENT has stood up the ETSG to provide expeditionary logistics, sustainment, and engineering support for more effective warfighting missions.
Horned lizard man deployed as Tinker Air Force Base mascot
You may recognize this particular lizard as the legendary creature of “hhheheh” meme fame.
By Sarah Sicard
Air Force’s largest-ever mobility exercise to prove prowess in Pacific
It’s the first time that Air Mobility Command has brought its marquee biennial event overseas.
Lightning struck three Growler jets over Japan on the same day
No aviators were injured in the mishap, the Navy said.
US releases video of Russian fighter jets harassing American drones
The U.S. Air Force says Russian fighter jets flew dangerously close to several U.S. drone aircraft over Syria on Wednesday.
By Lolita C. Baldor, The Associated Press