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An inert Minuteman III missile is seen in a training launch tube at Minot Air Force Base, N.D., June 25, 2014.

Minot AFB to receive $850 million for nuclear weapons upgrades

Minot Air Force Base, North Dakota, is in line for a nuclear-sized upgrade as the Department of Defense plans to update its nuclear deterrence capability.

By Michael Achterling, North Dakota Monitor

8 days ago

VA may fast-track disability benefits for Air Force missile community

The Department of Veterans Affairs is considering offering easier access to disability benefits to airmen in the nuclear missile community.

By Courtney Mabeus-Brown

14 days ago

Iran didn’t kill anyone in missile attack, spurring hopes for de-escalation

With no casualties, the strikes may give the U.S. an opportunity to ease tensions with Iran.

By Howard Altman, Aaron Mehta, Shawn Snow and Meghann Myers

4 years ago

No US casualties in Iran missile strike, preliminary reports say

“One [missile] apparently hit just off the airfield in Irbil and Asad is getting punished. Waves coming in five minute intervals of 4-5 missiles at the airfield."

By Shawn Snow and Howard Altman

4 years ago

Iran says ‘fierce attack has begun’ as rockets hit Iraq bases with American troops

The Pentagon said it was working on a battle damage assessment.

By Shawn Snow, Howard Altman, Kyle Rempfer and Aaron Mehta

4 years ago

Best pics of the week: Jan. 5, 2020

Rapid response forces head to the Middle East, Marines secure the embassy in Baghdad and more pics from the services in this week's Frontline Photos.

4 years ago

This is how the US military is protecting the Strait of Hormuz.

To bolster the security of US warships at sea operating in tight waterways around the Middle East, the U.S. conducted tests in December using Griffin missiles fired from a U.S. vessel.

By Shawn Snow

4 years ago

Russia: New weapon can travel 27 times the speed of sound

Moscow describes the Avangard hypersonic glide vehicle as a technological breakthrough comparable to the 1957 Soviet launch of the first satellite.

4 years ago

Boeing capsule returns to Earth at Army’s White Sands Missile Range after aborted space mission

Boeing safely landed its crew capsule in the New Mexico desert Sunday after an aborted flight to the International Space Station that could hold up the company’s effort to launch astronauts for NASA next year.

4 years ago

Restoring US credibility in the Middle East

America’s misplaced focus on how many troops it has deployed casts doubt over the real issue of U.S. critical security interests and how they relate to support of its allies.

By Lt. Gen. (ret.) David A. Deptula and Ari Cicurel

4 years ago

Watch the Pentagon test a previously banned ballistic missile

The launch of a "prototype conventionally-configured ground-launched ballistic missile" is the first in a post-INF world.

By Aaron Mehta

4 years ago

F-35 program on track to replace Turkey, say Pentagon officials

The U.S. has found alternate suppliers for all but a dozen components Turkey is producing for the F-35.

By Joe Gould

4 years ago

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Minot AFB to receive $850 million for nuclear weapons upgrades

Minot Air Force Base, North Dakota, is in line for a nuclear-sized upgrade as the Department of Defense plans to update its nuclear deterrence capability.

VA may fast-track disability benefits for Air Force missile community

The Department of Veterans Affairs is considering offering easier access to disability benefits to airmen in the nuclear missile community.

Iran didn’t kill anyone in missile attack, spurring hopes for de-escalation

With no casualties, the strikes may give the U.S. an opportunity to ease tensions with Iran.

No US casualties in Iran missile strike, preliminary reports say

“One [missile] apparently hit just off the airfield in Irbil and Asad is getting punished. Waves coming in five minute intervals of 4-5 missiles at the airfield."

Iran says ‘fierce attack has begun’ as rockets hit Iraq bases with American troops

The Pentagon said it was working on a battle damage assessment.

Best pics of the week: Jan. 5, 2020

Rapid response forces head to the Middle East, Marines secure the embassy in Baghdad and more pics from the services in this week's Frontline Photos.

This is how the US military is protecting the Strait of Hormuz.

To bolster the security of US warships at sea operating in tight waterways around the Middle East, the U.S. conducted tests in December using Griffin missiles fired from a U.S. vessel.

Russia: New weapon can travel 27 times the speed of sound

Moscow describes the Avangard hypersonic glide vehicle as a technological breakthrough comparable to the 1957 Soviet launch of the first satellite.

Boeing capsule returns to Earth at Army’s White Sands Missile Range after aborted space mission

Boeing safely landed its crew capsule in the New Mexico desert Sunday after an aborted flight to the International Space Station that could hold up the company’s effort to launch astronauts for NASA next year.

Restoring US credibility in the Middle East

America’s misplaced focus on how many troops it has deployed casts doubt over the real issue of U.S. critical security interests and how they relate to support of its allies.

Watch the Pentagon test a previously banned ballistic missile

The launch of a "prototype conventionally-configured ground-launched ballistic missile" is the first in a post-INF world.

F-35 program on track to replace Turkey, say Pentagon officials

The U.S. has found alternate suppliers for all but a dozen components Turkey is producing for the F-35.

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Marine Corps’ new Force Design approaches are paying off in operations

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