The real story of how NORAD began tracking Santa ClausSeventy years ago, a wrong number prompted the U.S. Air Force to begin issuing reports of St. Nick’s progress on Christmas Eve.By Dave Kindy6 days ago
Santa’s elves have been busy bringing cheer to military familiesSanta takes time for train rides with military families through Alaska, and to attend parties with gifts and treats. By Karen Jowers7 days ago
Navy launches suicide drone from ship at sea for first timeA LUCAS drone was successfully launched from the flight deck of the USS Santa Barbara, a littoral combat ship currently operating in the Arabian Gulf. By Zita Ballinger Fletcher12 days ago
Russian warplanes detected flying near Alaska again, US military saysThe U.S. military says fighter jets have intercepted Russian warplanes near Alaska for the third time in about a month and the ninth time this year.3 months ago
Navy fires USS Santa Barbara commanding officerCmdr. Adam Ochs was relieved of his duties as commanding officer of the USS Santa Barbara due to a "loss of confidence," the Navy announced.By Riley Ceder4 months ago
F-16s intercept Russian spy planes near Alaska two days in a rowThe Russian surveillance and reconnaissance planes stayed in international airspace, but flew close enough to prompt NORAD to launch F-16s to intercept.By Stephen Losey4 months ago