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F-16 jet scrambled to respond to unresponsive small plane over capital
The fighter jet responding to the wayward small plane caused a loud sonic boom that was heard across the capital region.
KC-46 forced to land with refueling boom out, stranding Hill staffers
It’s unclear how much damage was done to the boom or the aircraft itself upon landing.
Amid hiring boom, defense firms say labor shortage is dragging them down
Labor shortfalls rooted in the lingering effects of the COVID-19 pandemic remain a millstone around the neck of the defense industry, forcing firms to juggle staff, hold job fairs and find workarounds to keep operations running as smoothly as possible.
New MOS and formations could come to Army spec ops in tech-savvy era
Army Special Operations Command is looking for ways to build and develop tech expertise in its ranks.
By Davis Winkie
Air Force considers removing co-pilot from Boeing KC-46 tanker crews
The idea could reduce potential troop casualties during wartime refueling missions.
New legislation aims to give drone crews tax-free combat pay
Pilots and sensor operators in any branch of the armed forces, who work on any RPA fleet used in designated areas of conflict, would be eligible for tax-free income.
The Air Force and Boeing haven’t yet fixed the troubled KC-46 Pegasus vision system
Air Mobility Command expects the revamped Remote Vision System will still be delivered on schedule, but the Air Force has not yet accepted its design.
Air Force accused of pushing woman through elite commando training after she quit, spurring investigation
The claims are incorrect or missing important context, said Lt. Gen. Jim Slife, the head of Air Force Special Operations Command. But he has called for the service's inspector general to investigate.
JSOC’s former top enlisted soldier is one of 60 ‘Black Hawk Down’ award upgrades
Fifty-eight medals are being upgraded to Silver Stars and two will be upgraded to the Distinguished Flying Cross.
By Kyle Rempfer
SOCOM investing in new capabilities to address technology shortfalls
Leaders at SOCOM want to give operators a "cognitive advantage" using emerging technologies in preparation for future battles.
By Andrew Eversden