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Congress tells Air Force to upgrade skiplanes as Arctic heats up

Lawmakers called on the Air Force to study how swapping out the polar airlift fleet could help the U.S. keep protect the Arctic.

By Rachel S. Cohen

6 weeks ago

First Lt. James Summer, 25th Fighter Squadron pilot, performs pre-flight checks on an A-10C Thunderbolt II at Osan Air Base, South Korea, Dec. 7, 2022. (Staff Sgt. Dwane R. Young/Air Force)

Air Force, Space Force priorities largely supported in funding bill

The Air Force is set to receive more than $216 billion in the fiscal 2023 federal spending bill released Monday.

By Rachel S. Cohen

7 weeks ago

White House announces Patriots for Ukraine amid Zelenskyy visit

The announcement came after Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskyy landed in Washington for a meeting with President Joe Biden and an address to Congress.

By Bryant Harris

7 weeks ago

Congress to VA: Tell us your plan for adding diseases to Agent Orange presumptives list

The federal funding bill contains a provision that will require VA to respond on whether it plans to add new diseases to the list of conditions linked to herbicide exposure.

By Patricia Kime

3 years ago

Most Navy C-130s remain grounded nearly one year after fatal crash

A propeller problem was discovered after the fleet was grounded following the July 10 Marine Reserve KC-130T crash that killed 16 troops.

By Geoff Ziezulewicz

5 years ago

Trump reportedly suggested the military pay for a border wall

Trump has been pushing behind closed doors for the Pentagon to pay for a wall between the U.S. and Mexico, according to a new report.

5 years ago