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Fighter wings try a fresh approach to combat maintenance

Two Air Force fighter jet wings are the first to try a new approach to maintenance that aims to improve quality of life for the crews that keep the service’s premiere planes running.

By Rachel S. Cohen

3 years ago

Remains of WWII Marine killed on Betio to be buried in Oklahoma hometown

A Marine who went missing during a World War II battle on a remote Pacific island will be buried next month in his Oklahoma hometown after his remains were identified last year.

5 years ago

Senator wants to cut down on veterans website confusion

The sites vets.gov and veterans.gov are both owned by the government, but are operated completely separately.

By Leo Shane III

6 years ago

Senator’s new website offers help for scammed Missouri vets, refinancing advice for others

Another resource for battling predatory lenders.

By Kevin Lilley

6 years ago

They just don’t make them like Pappy anymore

Marine Col. Gregory “Pappy” Boyington, the World War II ace and Medal of Honor recipient, was as well known for his flamboyant personality as his flying skills.

By Colin Heaton

6 years ago

Congress poised to outlaw revenge porn in the military

New UCMJ changes to cover the crime were included in the House and Senate versions of the annual defense authorization bill this year.

By Leo Shane III

7 years ago

Trump signs bill to help World War II vets exposed to mustard gas

World War II veterans exposed to mustard gas by the military will find it easier to receive help under legislation President Donald Trump has signed into law.

7 years ago

Pentagon: British firm billed US over $50M for iffy expenses

A British company hired to train Afghan intelligence officers billed the U.S. government for high-end cars, including Porsches and an Aston Martin, and paid the “significant others” of the firm’s top executives six-figure salaries even though there’s no proof they did any work, according to details of a Pentagon audit made public Wednesday.

7 years ago

McCaskill plan to help World War II vets exposed to mustard gas passes

A measure headed to President Donald Trump’s desk could help World War II veterans exposed to mustard gas by the military, Missouri Sen. Claire McCaskill said Thursday.

7 years ago

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