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Air Force activates first F-35A squadron in Europe

The Air Force activated its first permanent, Europe-based F-35A Squadron on Friday at the Royal Air Force’s Lakenheath base in England last week.

By Leila Barghouty

20 months ago

Acting defense chief visits Afghanistan during troop pullout

Chris Miller met Afghanistan President Ashraf Ghani and Gen. Scott Miller, the top U.S. commander in the country. He also visited with U.S. troops deployed there during the holiday season.

By Lolita C. Baldor, The Associated Press

2 years ago

Explainer: Why does the US pay so much for the defense of its allies?

The Trump administration is demanding that Japan and South Korea pay more for hosting U.S. troops stationed in those countries.

By Michael E. Flynn, Kansas State University; Carla Martinez Machain, Kansas State University; and Michael A. Allen, Boise State University

4 years ago

U.K. hospital recruits Air Force spouses to work as registered nurses there

The program is designed to eliminate some of the challenges that accompany the recertification process — such as cost — while simultaneously boosting the hospital’s staffing levels.

By Diana Stancy Correll

4 years ago

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