Opinion
The end of the trail for the Army’s ceremonial horse units
Opinion: For many soldiers, the Army's decision to transition away from most of its ceremonial cavalry units feels like the end of an era.
By Capt. Lydia Laga
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Fighter pilots integrate drones into air combat training
The drones served in a "loyal wingman" role to the pilots, marking “a major leap in human-machine teaming," the Air Force said.
By Zita Ballinger Fletcher
Army will end most of its ceremonial horse programs
The Army, however, will keep operating the Old Guard ceremonial caisson units at Joint Base San Antonio and Arlington National Cemetery for burial honors.
By Tara Copp, AP
Army tests robotic coyotes to defend fighter jets
Unmanned ground vehicles mounted with life-size plastic coyotes are one idea proposed as part of a new effort to keep wildlife away from military aircraft.
By Hope Hodge Seck
Militarized zones now make up 1/3 of southern border, stirring debates
Long stretches of the border are under the supervision of nearby military bases, empowering U.S. troops to detain people entering the country illegally.
Opinion
What’s in a name? Fighters, bombers and modern aerial combat
Opinion: Fielding survivable bomber-sized aircraft for long-range aerial combat could mitigate shortfalls in achieving air superiority against China.
By Gregory Malandrino and Thomas G. Mahnken