Why Homer Simpson is a government fixture familiar to all troops
If you’ve spent time in the armed forces, you’ve had a Homer in your unit. He's not a comedic exaggeration. He’s a federal fixture.
By Clay Beyersdorfer
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Ditching the standing power throw strengthens the Army fitness test
The removal of the standing power throw from the ACFT represents a smarter, more combat-relevant assessment of soldiers, the authors of this op-ed argue.
By Nick Barringer and Alex Morrow
Air Force Falcons unveil glorious AFSOC-themed football unis
The Air Force just dropped some special edition football uniforms and they are certifiably fire.
By Riley Ceder
First F-16 fighter jets arrive in Ukraine, officials say
President Joe Biden gave the go-ahead in August 2023 for F-16s to be sent to Ukraine, though the U.S. will not be providing any fighter jets directly.
By Linus Höller
Can four big commands prepare the Air Force to win wars?
Combat readiness, careerlong training, acquisition and future force planning will fall under four major organizations, Air Force officials said.
Air Force opens applications for warrant officer jobs in cyber, IT
The window to apply to become an Air Force warrant officer in cyber or IT runs through May 31, the service said Thursday.
Central Command’s Kurilla eyes drone-countering lasers for Middle East
At least 31 directed-energy initiatives are underway across the U.S. Department of Defense. Some are more mature than others.
Here’s how the Air Force’s new task forces will reshape deployments
Air task forces launching this summer are expected to pave the way for more capable rotational forces and better-prepared bases.
Soldiers test Next Generation Squad Weapon in extreme cold weather
A platoon from the 101st Airborne Division will be the first to field the new weapons later this year.
By Todd South
Air Force reorg must happen fast and needs funding, chief says
The Air Force's revamp isn't "an optional thing," Air Force Chief of Staff Gen. Dave Allvin said. "The strategic environment compels us to do this."
Army to slash thousands of jobs in major revamp for future wars
The cuts will mainly affect already-empty posts — not actual soldiers.
By Lolita C. Baldor, The Associated Press