USS Truman conducted largest airstrike in Navy history, official saysSixteen aircraft dropped 124,000 pounds of ordnance in less than two minutes during a Feb. 1 airstrike in Somalia, a defense official told Military Times. By Riley Ceder3 weeks ago
US military changes tone in Africa, urges burden-sharing among alliesThe U.S. military’s new posture comes even though many African armies remain ill-equipped and insurgent groups expand.3 weeks ago
Air Force gives airmen just days to reenlist for retention bonusHigh retention rates and reenlistments have caused the Air Force to burn through its retention bonus budget earlier than expected.By Stephen Losey5 weeks ago
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