But before it works, the service must break from antiquated acquisition processes that prevent rapid purchases and slow down deliveries to soldiers. Lawmakers and senior military leaders say that military pay needs to be based more on the role and responsibilites of troops, and not simply their age. The Pentagon says its data on whether troops are getting three months home for every month deployed is classified. The MH-139 Grey Wolf helicopter, which replaces Vietnam War-era Hueys, will be used to patrol nuclear missile fields across the northern United States. A Pentagon evaluation found some services taking too long to process COVID vaccine exemption paperwork. An Air Force analysis of 2.2 million airmen's medical records revealed 198 cancer cases among missileers and 5,063 cases across the wider service. The nation's only joint Veterans Affairs and Defense Department health care center began using a new compatible medical records system on Saturday. The evaluation will look into the Navy's handling and prevention of suicidal behaviors. The Senate overwhelmingly rejected a resolution to block the sale of F-16 fighter jets to Turkey after Ankara approved Sweden's NATO accession. The military hopes mounting sensors on Range Hawk aircraft will allow it to be more agile and conduct more hypersonic tests. Load More