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Hundreds pack funeral for slain airman Roger Fortson
“As you can see from the sea of Air Force blue, I am not alone in my admiration of Senior Airman Fortson,” Col. Patrick Dierig told mourners Friday.
By Jeff Martin
Mother of soldier being held in Russia believes he was lured there
The mother of a U.S. soldier being held in Russia on theft charges thinks her son was tricked into traveling to the country.
US soldier detained in Russia will be held until at least July
Army Staff Sgt. Gordon Black faces charges of theft after being arrested in Russia on May 2.
F-22 Raptor involved in ‘mishap’ during Georgia training exercise
An F-22 Raptor taking part in a fighter exercise Monday in Savannah, Georgia, was involved in a mishap around 11:30 a.m. local time.
US soldier arrested in Russia, Army officials confirm
The soldier was reportedly stationed in South Korea and traveled to Russia on his own.
Eyeing the storm: Air Force’s ‘Hurricane Hunters’ are busier than ever
With an aging fleet of aircraft facing formidable storms, the Air Force's Hurricane Hunters are figuring out how to weather the future.
Defense Secretary makes final pitch on FY25 military budget this week
Defense and veterans hearings on Capitol Hill for the week of May 6, 2024.
AI-controlled fighter jet takes Air Force secretary on historic ride
An AI-controlled F-16 flew Air Force Secretary Frank Kendall in lightning-fast maneuvers at more than 550 miles an hour as it pursued a manned jet nearby.
By Tara Copp, AP
New Air Force policy aims to help aviators seek mental health care
A new Air Force policy eliminates the mandatory “stabilization” period that kept aviators grounded longer after seeking help for mental health issues.
By Zamone Perez
Will DOD need to start producing some medicines to protect troops?
In some cases, it could be cheaper and safer for the military to manufacture medicines troops need.
By Karen Jowers
Marine Corps’ new Force Design approaches are paying off in operations
Pieces of the changes already in the operating force are proving their combat-worthiness, two senior generals said.
By Todd South