Marines reopen second WWII-era airfield to prep for future combat
The opening of the North Carolina airfield follows the service’s June recertification of an airfield on the Pacific island of Peleliu.
By Todd South
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Army picks two companies to get small drones to brigade combat teams
Two companies will provide small, expendable and reconfigurable air drones to brigade combat team maneuver companies.
By Jen Judson
Air Force picks four more Guard wings to fly C-130J airlifters
Recent congressional spending packages have allowed the Air National Guard to buy 32 new C-130Js.
How these soldiers built bridges with hankies, C-rations and salami
Our officers told us almost every week that North Korea could resume hostilities at any moment, with or without a reason. It was our job to be ready.
By Marvin J. Wolf, The War Horse
Opinion
America’s last tactical mile becomes her first strategic mile
The C-130 will always be known as the primary airframe to fly the “last tactical mile.” But now, the mighty Herk is capable of so much more.
By Col. Denny R. Davies
Need better drone defense? The US military may have an app for that.
The CARPE Dronvm application is funded by the Pentagon and developed by the Mitre Corporation. It underwent testing earlier this month.
US and Philippines strengthen military ties in Cope Thunder exercise
For the first time since 1990, Cope Thunder is coming back to the Philippines.
West Point grad writes emotional letter to his Plebe self
“If there’s one thing I hope you’d do differently, it’s spend less time caring about school.”
By Sarah Sicard
No change in Russian military’s conduct in the Mediterranean
A U.S. Navy commander says there is “no significant change” in the conduct of Russian aircraft and warships in the eastern Mediterranean.
By Menelaos Hadjicostis