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US lawmakers release $839B compromise defense spending bill

The conferenced defense spending bill would increase funding for both the Air Force and Navy's sixth-generation fighters.

By Stephen Losey

4 days ago

Lockheed delivered record 191 F-35s as it cleared out TR-3 backlog

The government refused to accept delivery of new F-35s for a year between 2023 and 2024, which led to jets being stockpiled at Lockheed Martin facilities.

By Stephen Losey

9 days ago

Navy recognizes leading installations with Battle ‘E’ Award

The coveted U.S. Navy award recognizes military installations that excel at promoting warfighter readiness and supporting combat capabilities.

11 days ago

Marine master sergeant redesignated to first sergeant in pilot program

Master Sgt. Joseph B. Stoker is the first to change rank from master sergeant to first sergeant as part of the new E-8 pilot redesignation initiative.

By Cristina Stassis

3 weeks ago

Aviators get Army’s highest non-combat award after deadly collision

Two U.S. Army aviators received the Soldier's Medal for risking their own lives to triage and provide care for soldiers in a 2023 helicopter collision.

By Hope Hodge Seck

2 months ago

Here are the major defense programs backed in shutdown-ending deal

The bills passed as part of the deal that ended the longest U.S. government shutdown in history include billions of dollars for the Air Force and Navy.

By Stephen Losey

2 months ago