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Pentagon says no civilians killed in US military operations in 2022
The Pentagon said it's unlikely that U.S. military operations caused civilian casualties in more than a dozen instances around the world in 2022.
Navy continues to struggle in recruiting as other services near goal
The Navy is performing better than it did last year, but is projected to miss its recruiting goal by roughly 6,700 sailors this fiscal year.
By Diana Stancy
Review says Abbey Gate bombing wasn’t preventable
A new review says the suicide bombing at the Kabul airport that killed U.S. troops and Afghans in August 2021 was not preventable.
Fewer Air Force captains promoted to major as competition stiffens
Nearly 2,000 airmen were chosen to rise to the rank of major in 2024.
US Air Force issues $409 million award for long-sought Pacific airfield
The project on Tinian, part of a U.S. territory north of Guam, is among projects military leaders hope will make American forces harder to target.
Fewer airmen could receive bonuses for tough jobs in 2025
The Air Force's fiscal year 2025 budget includes plan to cut $4 million and more than 700 airmen from the special duty assignment pay program.
Air Force extends enforcement deadline for new body composition test
Airmen and guardians have at least six more months before they can be punished for failing to meet the new body composition standard required in PT tests.
Air Force’s costliest accidents, maintainer injuries rose in 2023
Two people died and 10 aircraft were destroyed in aviation-related mishaps in FY23 as the Air Force’s most serious accidents hit a five-year high.
Pacific problems: Why the US disagrees on the cost of deterring China
How much money will it take to deter Chinese aggression in the Indo-Pacific region, and who gets to decide?
Russian military ‘almost completely reconstituted,’ US official says
The assessment from Deputy Secretary of State Kurt Campbell appears to contradict that of the Pentagon and U.S. allies.
Troops at 14 bases to begin testing new approach to military moves
Troops at 14 installations will soon try out a new system for shipping their belongings to their next base.
By Karen Jowers