Latest ""
Mali claims killing extremist linked to 2017 deaths of US troops
A senior Islamic State group commander wanted in connection with one of the deadliest attacks on U.S. forces in Africa has been killed, Mali's army says.
Former Air Force boss Mark Welsh named sole finalist to lead Texas A&M
Welsh retired from the Air Force in 2016 at the end of a 40-year military career.
By Kate McGee, The Texas Tribune
Army boot camp will soon include counter-drone training
Entry-level soldiers will learn basic skills, while more advanced training will give troops an additional skill identifier.
By Todd South
Ex-State Dept. official, Marine veteran sentenced over Capitol riot
Federico Klein “waged a relentless siege on police officers” as he tried stop Congress from certifying Joe Biden’s electoral victory, prosecutors said.
By Michael Kunzelman, The Associated Press
Blinken, Austin say US ready to protect American troops in Middle East
The two men say the United States is ready to protect American forces or personnel in the Middle East should the Israel-Hamas war escalate.
Blinken and Austin bolster US support for Israel
Defense Secretary Lloyd Austin is assuring Israel that “we have your back” as he and America’s top diplomat met with Israeli and Arab leaders.
By Lolita C. Baldor
Here’s how training will change for the Air Force’s newest officers
The school welcomed its first class of trainees into the new program at Maxwell Air Force Base, Alabama, on Tuesday.
Air Force shakes up military education in bid to build better leaders
"We must continue to improve upon how we develop these airmen to sustain our competitive advantage."
US offers Poland rare loan of $2 billion to modernize its military
The Biden administration announced it is offering a $2 billion loan to Poland to support the ally's defense modernization.
Officials say 5 prisoners sought by US in a swap with Iran left Tehran
The exchange was expected to take place after nearly $6 billion in once-frozen Iranian assets reached Qatar.
By Jon Gambrell, The Associated Press