Why the bar scene in ‘Top Gun: Maverick’ is more than just nostalgia
The bar scene, while nostalgic, functions as a crucial pivot point that sets up character arcs, thematic depth and emotional stakes.
By Clay Beyersdorfer
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The real ‘Viper’: This Top Gun instructor notched a rare combat feat
Rear Adm. Kenneth W. “Pete” Pettigrew’s Vietnam success made him the only Top Gun instructor to put his training to practical use against an enemy plane.
By Jon Guttman
Feds holding alleged Discord leaker Jack Teixeira until trial
The decision came after prosecutors argued that Teixeira hid violent and racist views revealed in his online social media accounts.
What Gen. CQ Brown would bring as chairman of the Joint Chiefs
Two sources confirmed to Defense News that the president has chosen Gen. Brown to succeed Army Gen. Mark Milley as the nation’s top military officer.
Pentagon chief seeks to stem discord with allies over document leaks
Defense Secretary Lloyd Austin has sought to tamp down any discord between the U.S. and its allies over the massive U.S. leak of classified documents.
By Lolita C. Baldor, The Associated Press
Tom Cruise visits carrier for screening of ‘Top Gun: Maverick’
Tom Cruise once again found his way back to the sea service when he made a recent appearance aboard a U.S. aircraft carrier.
Navy lends carrier to Tom Cruise for new ‘Mission: Impossible′
Filming is believed to have taken place aboard the aircraft carrier George H.W. Bush.
By Sarah Sicard
Keeping firearms out of easy reach key to preventing military suicides
An independent commission made more than 100 recommendations to the Pentagon to prevent rising troop suicides, including restricting access to guns.
Former Army reservist spied for Chinese government
The soldier enlisted in 2016 through a program to recruit foreigners.
Why ‘Top Gun: Maverick’ should win the Oscar for Best Picture
It’s worth rooting for “Top Gun” to win it all, because it’s pure, unadulterated fun.
By Sarah Sicard
The biggest military stories of 2022
As 2022 comes to a close, we reflect on the stories most-viewed by Military Times readers throughout the year.
By Military Times staff
Tomorrow’s ‘Top Guns’ will have uncrewed jets flying in the formation
They’ll autonomously aviate, communicate and navigate, and then carry out one or more reference missions in collaboration with each other.
By Ted “Hefty” Conklin