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The TV show that ambushed a Hiroshima survivor with an Enola Gay pilot
The bizarre interaction caused many, including Jack Gould at The New York Times, to accuse the show of exploiting the raw and private emotions of victims.
Ellsworth pauses B-1 bomber flights as crash investigation begins
Lancer flights are on hold until at least Jan. 19.
Airman hospitalized after B-1 bomber crashes in South Dakota
The mishap is the Air Force's first major aircraft safety incident of 2024.
Arlington National Cemetery remains closed after bomb threat
“The public is requested to avoid the area and wait for updates posted to our social media platforms.”
By Federal Times staff
F-15EX weapons test ends key phase, could lead to production decision
The F-15EX took part in 19 large-force events to test how well it could integrate with fifth-generation aircraft and fire missiles.
Nagasaki marks 78th anniversary of atomic bombing
Nagasaki has marked the 78th anniversary of the U.S dropping an atomic bomb on the city, with its mayor urging an end to nuclear weapons.
Opinion
No legal reason against giving cluster bombs to Ukraine but moral?
These munitions are not in themselves illegal, but their usage can be, if fired at civilians.
By Robert Goldman, American University
White House defends giving cluster bombs to Ukraine
Biden is likely to face questions from NATO allies on why he would send a weapon into Ukraine that more than two-thirds of alliance members have banned.
By Zeke Miller, Tara Copp and Lolita C. Baldor, AP
The legend of Billy Waugh: Special Forces soldier, CIA contractor
Sgt. Maj. Billy Waugh served on secret missions for decades — including a stint in Afghanistan in his 70s. He died earlier this year at the age of 93.
By Rachael Riley, The Fayetteville Observer
Supreme Court turns away veterans over 1966 hydrogen bomb accident
An Air Force veteran filed class-action claims seeking benefits for veterans who say they were exposed to radiation while responding to the crash in Spain.
By AP Staff
‘Ghosts of Beirut’ spotlights decades-long CIA hunt for terror leader
The 25-year manhunt launched in the wake of the 1983 Beirut bombings form the basis of the four-part Showtime series “Ghosts of Beirut."
By Jon Simkins