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As the US Air Force fleet keeps shrinking, can it still win wars?
The Air Force’s fleet is already less than one-fifth of its size at its 1956 peak, when it had 26,104 aircraft.
Service member found dead in vehicle in Pentagon parking lot
The service member has not yet been identified.
First unit gets new Armored Multi-Purpose Vehicles replacing old M113s
The U.S. Army has fielded the new Armored Multi-Purpose Vehicles to its first unit, a major step toward modernizing the force's combat vehicles.
By Jen Judson
Air Force may shrink Middle East presence, proposed budget cut shows
Cutting spending on the Air Force’s enduring wars reflects a shift “toward the pacing challenge" of China," Kristyn Jones said.
Pentagon keeps Ukraine aid out of budget, punting to divided Congress
The Pentagon is opting to keep funding Ukraine with emergency spending bills despite previous testimony it was working to integrate it in the base budget.
Navy seeks to increase end strength amid recruitment challenges
The Navy wants to bolster its active-duty end strength by more than 5,000 sailors in fiscal 2024.
By Diana Stancy
Corps plans to spend more money on retaining, training Marines
The proposed budget for fiscal year 2024 allocates $77 million for reenlistment bonuses.
Why the US Navy wants to retire eight ships early
The Navy wants to retire three cruisers, three amphibs and two Independence LCSs early — even though Congress saved four of these eight ships last year.
Military services grappling with filling their ranks in budget request
The services are looking to add about 12,000 troops to their ranks this year.
Navy’s 2024 plan backs long-range weapons, shrinks amphibious fleet
The Navy's 2024 budget prioritizes long-range weapons and communications upgrades while divesting of amphibious ships.
US Army seeks essentially flat FY24 budget
The Army's FY24 budget prioritizes trying to solve some of the service's recruiting problems.
By Jen Judson