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Seeking to make F-35s ready for war, maintainers think outside the box
As the F-35C fleet expands at Naval Air Station Lemoore, the service and a government oversight group worry the jets aren’t available for missions enough.
Air Force approves first religious exemptions to COVID-19 vaccine for 9 troops
For weeks, the Air Force said it granted no religious exemptions. Now it's approved the most in the military so far.
Another Texas soldier on border dies in accidental shooting
He's the sixth soldier linked to the mission to die since October.
By Davis Winkie
SEAL candidate dies after Hell Week test; a second is in the hospital
The Navy said neither SEAL candidate had experienced an accident or unusual incident during the five-and-a-half-day Hell Week.
By Lolita C. Baldor, The Associated Press
Fort Carson soldier dies in Syria in ‘non-combat incident’
Spc. Alex J. Ram's death is under investigation.
By Davis Winkie
$400M VA program to help COVID-unemployed vets has produced few new jobs
VA's rapid retraining program has helped just a small fraction of the veterans that officials expected.
Guard soldier killed in tragic accidental shooting by roommate, fellow Guardsman
The young Guardsman was a recent graduate of Ranger School, according to his battalion.
By Davis Winkie
Airman found dead in residence off Misawa Air Base in Japan
A post on the air base’s official Facebook page urged airmen to look out for each other.
By Kent Miller
Free at-home COVID tests for veterans? Lawmakers want VA to make that a thing.
The VA currently provides free coronavirus tests for veterans but not any at-home self-testing kits.
Alaska, Texas governors sue over National Guard vaccine rule
he case dealing with Alaska and Texas guard members is an amended version of the challenge filed by Texas earlier this month.
Navy discharges additional sailors for vaccine refusal
The Navy previously booted 20 entry level service members for vaccine refusal.
By Lolita C. Baldor, The Associated Press