AC-130J crews at Al Dhafra Air Base in the United Arab Emirates got the call: They were needed in Kabul. Lawrence Brooks was the oldest surviving World War II veteran until his death on Jan. 5 at age 112. By Chevel Johnson
2 years ago The legislation would extend the VA Loan Guaranty Program and GI Bill educational assistance to Black WWII veterans and their descendants who are alive at the time of the bill’s enactment. Lawrence Brooks was drafted and entered the army in 1940. By Kristine Froeba
2 years ago Easing regional tensions could allow the U.S. to focus more on other areas of the world, particularly the Pacific. By Lawrence Korb
3 years ago Andrew Hunter is known in Washington as a low-key professional and true expert on defense acquisition. Capt. Michael Kanaan is director of operations for Air Force / MIT artificial intelligence. The Air Force colonel has survived two suicide attempts. And then he learned to thrive and enjoy life in a way he never had before. Lawmakers raised concerns about plans to move all of the medical exams to contractors. Federal officials still have not decided if they will appeal the ruling. Load More