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DC helicopter route permanently closed after fatal Black Hawk crash

The move follows federal investigators's call for a ban on helo flights on the route, citing a string of near misses in recent years.

By John Seewer, The Associated Press and Tara Copp, AP

6 weeks ago

Black Hawk crew in DC crash may have missed key air traffic messages

The Black Hawk that collided with an American Airlines jet in January may not have had accurate altitude readings, investigators said.

By Jen Judson

2 months ago

Will senior enlisted troops see a targeted pay boost in 2026?

After lawmakers agreed to plans to boost pay for junior enlisted troops, they are now shifting focus to more senior enlisted members.

By Leo Shane III and Noah Robertson

5 months ago

Trust in the military on the rise, but still below pre-pandemic levels

More than half of the individuals polled said they have a great deal of trust in the U.S. armed forces.

By Leo Shane III

5 months ago

Senator blocks promotion of Pentagon chief’s aide to top Army post

Sen. Tommy Tuberville is blocking Lt. Gen. Ronald Clark's promotion over concerns he didn't immediately disclose the defense secretary's hospitalization.

8 months ago

USS Ronald Reagan arrives at new homeport in Bremerton, Washington

The carrier spent nearly a decade based in Japan before arriving back in the states this week.

By Diana Stancy

9 months ago

Navy forward-deploys F-35s, Ospreys to Iwakuni, Japan

The F-35s and Ospreys are slated to replace F/A-18 Super Hornets and C-2A Greyhounds, respectively.

By Riley Ceder

9 months ago

A look at where the Navy’s 11 aircraft carriers are now

Here's where the service's carriers stand, whether preparing to deploy, currently deployed or undergoing maintenance and repairs.

By Lolita C. Baldor, The Associated Press

10 months ago

Americans want more intervention in foreign affairs: poll

A new survey found a significant increase in support for American involvement in international challenges.

By Leo Shane III

11 months ago

Defense spending bill forces Israel arms transfers, nixes Ukraine aid

The House moved its first draft of the FY25 defense spending bill, pushing back on President Biden's Israel arms transfer hold and excluding Ukraine aid.

By Bryant Harris

11 months ago

USS Ronald Reagan leaves its Japan homeport after nearly 9 years

The aircraft carrier's departure comes at a time of growing tension in the face of increasingly assertive China in the Indo-Pacific.

12 months ago

The George Washington returns to Japan in 2024, Reagan heads home

Yokosuka Naval Base previously hosted the George Washington from 2008 to 2015.

By Diana Stancy

16 months ago

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