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Air Force fighter pilots fall below sortie minimum to be deemed combat ready

Fighter pilots are flying one sortie a month, well below the around nine per month to be deemed combat mission capable, a Mitchell Institute expert said.

By Cristina Stassis

2 weeks ago

Airmen, guardians must complete gas mask seal tests before end of year

In an effort to reinforce new grooming standards, all airmen and guardians need to complete two new CBRN defense requirements by Dec. 31.

By Cristina Stassis

4 weeks ago

‘Our veterans deserve better’: Inside the VA nursing shortage

"Our veterans deserve better": One Department of Veterans Affairs nurse describes how clinical staffing shortages affect employees and patients.

By Natalie Oliverio

2 months ago

House advances measure to give troops a discount on gas

The proposal would authorize the defense secretary to offer a discount on fuel at military exchanges that's equivalent to the price of the federal gas tax.

By Nikki Wentling

4 months ago

Hidden chemical weapons sites emerge in Syria amid fragile security transition

Over a decade after Syria agreed to dismantle its arsenal, international inspectors have uncovered scores of previously hidden chemical weapons materials.

4 months ago

US lawmakers weigh aviation fuel cost increase from Iran war in fiscal 2027 defense hearing

Ahead of drafting fiscal year 2027’s NDAA, U.S. lawmakers are grappling with the rise in fuel prices and what it means for the military's aviation costs.

By Cristina Stassis

4 months ago