USS Carney shoots down drone launched from YemenA U.S. official told the Associated Press that the Navy destroyer deemed the drone to be a threat and shot it down over water.By Lolita C. Baldor, The Associated Press6 months ago
Meet the real WWII tanker who inspired Brad Pitt’s character in ‘Fury’Lafayette G. Pool was the “ace of tankers.”By Stephen L. Moore11 months ago
America’s military deserves timely funding from CongressThe Air Force would be particularly damaged under another long continuing resolution, write Bradley Bowman and Maj. Scott Adamson.By Bradley Bowman and Maj. Scott Adamson4 years ago
Korean War veteran sees medals for first time at ceremonyMarcos Luis Montano of Waukegan, 91, held his Purple Heart medal at Veterans Memorial Plaza for the first time last month.By Karie Angell Luc, Lake County News-Sun via the AP4 years ago
COVID-driven boot camp test at Keesler graduates first classThe Air Force is now studying the results to figure out if it wants to continue training new airmen at alternate locations.By Stephen Losey4 years ago
Democrats press Pompeo over Trump’s ‘failure’ of an Iran policySecretary of State Mike Pompeo got an earful on the Trump administration’s “maximum pressure” campaign against IranBy Joe Gould4 years ago
The military needs a unified medical command, says lawmakerAt a conference for federal health providers, Rep. Brad Wenstrup, R-Ohio, proposes a new structure for the military health system.By Patricia Kime4 years ago
Army Installation Management commander relieved due to loss of confidenceAn Army official said that the decision was not related to IMCOM’s housing mission.By Kyle Rempfer5 years ago
Draft showdown -- Military movie characters: PODCASTDefense Nerds podcast for Aug. 12: Military movie characters draft,, or how I learned to stop worrying and love August recess.By Leo Shane III and Joe Gould5 years ago
Veterans education, employment programs could be shifted to a new transition-focused VA officeLawmakers are reviving plans for a fourth administration within VA to relieve pressure on the benefits workload and highlight other programs.By Leo Shane III5 years ago
Congress is giving the officer promotion system a massive overhaulThe changes will have a far-reaching impact on military culture and change the incentives for how individual officers manage their careers.By Leo Shane III6 years ago
B-52 aircrew members return to Minot Air Force Base after decadesTwo aircrew members of one of the first B-52H bombers to arrive at the Minot Air Force Base are returning decades later.6 years ago