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Civil War soldiers awarded Medal of Honor for Confederate train raid
Pvt. Philip Shadrach and Pvt. George Wilson infiltrated Confederate territory during the Civil War, stole a train, and destroyed the enemy railroad system.
How a comedian and Air Force spouse are helping feed military families
Food insecurity isn’t funny. But one stand-up comedian hopes her humor will garner the attention the problem needs.
The B-21 stealth bomber’s first mission: evading Pentagon red tape
After a dramatic unveiling of Raider, former Air Force leaders are holding a muted celebration, having proved their acquisition strategy worked.
Suspect identified in fatal soldier shooting at Fort Stewart
Spc. Shay A. Wilson, 28, of Cambria Heights, New York, remains in custody.
By Todd South
Can the Air Force train new pilots without planes?
Goodbye, T-1 Jayhawk. Hello, simulators.
Marine’s actions during Afghanistan exit bring Bronze Star with combat ‘V’
As the bomb went off Cpl. Wyatt J. Wilson was thrown into the air as shrapnel filled his body.
By Todd South
New rules make it easier to kick out airmen, guardians guilty of sexual assault
“The prohibition of consideration of the members’ good military character or service record moves the ‘zero-tolerance’ culture forward, omitting opportunities for the ‘good dude’ defense,” said military personnel expert Kate Kuzminski.
Chief master sergeant demoted, jailed for sending explicit photos, other misconduct
Chief Master Sgt. Jamie Kohr pleaded guilty to dereliction of duty and failure to obey an order or regulation.
House passes $1 billion for Israel’s Iron Dome system in blowout vote
The House passed legislation overwhelmingly to provide $1 billion to Israel to restock its Iron Dome short-range missile defense system just days after Democrats removed the funding from a broad stopgap spending bill.
By Joe Gould
Lawmakers set for battle over next-gen nuclear missile
Nuclear modernization opponents and defenders are gearing up to fight again this year over the future ICBM and other efforts.
By Joe Gould