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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 days ago

Saudi crown prince sought US military help with Houthis, sources say

Saudi Crown Prince Mohammed bin Salman reportedly sought assistance from President Donald Trump on Thursday to help fight Yemen’s Iran-aligned Houthis.

By Samia Nakhoul and Humeyra Pamuk, Reuters

3 days ago

Iran war escalation raises concern over civilian death toll

The recent escalation of the Iran war has cast renewed attention on its civilian toll after Iran reported four killed and dozens wounded at a wedding.

By Menna AlaaElDin and Kanishka Singh, Reuters

11 days ago

Trust between operators, CCAs starts with simulations: Former Air Force secretary

Simulations and exercises will be key to boosting trust between operators and CCAs, according to former U.S. Air Force secretary Frank Kendall.

By Cristina Stassis

8 weeks ago

‘Let the AI do it’: Former Air Force secretary pits machine against human operators

"Let the AI do it," a former Air Force secretary said this week, pitting machines against human operators.

By Cristina Stassis

8 weeks ago

Feds pay out $17M to families sickened by Navy’s fuel-contaminated water in Hawaii

Each of the 629 people received about $27,000. Affected service members have received nothing.

By Karen Jowers

3 months ago