US, Europe fly the same jets, but can’t always fix each other’s: RandVariants within the same plane model, incompatible support equipment and a lack of shared data create barriers to interoperability, a Rand report warns.By Michael Peck5 hours ago
Army Southern European Task Force, Africa turns to AI for wargamingThe wargame, part of a deployment readiness exercise at Vicenza, Italy, took advantage of Maven, the Pentagon’s flagship AI project.By Michael Peck26 hours ago
Air Force conducts ‘bomber attack’ demonstration near VenezuelaThe flight was intended to demonstrate “U.S. commitment to proactively deter adversary threats to the U.S. homeland," according to the Air Force.By Zita Ballinger Fletcher31 hours ago
Army to downplay bonuses, ramp up job flexibility in retention effortsArmy officials said the service is trying to adapt to the priorities of a younger generation.By Hope Hodge Seck33 hours ago
An enduring symbol: why troops keep naming things after reptilesFrom cobras to gators, reptilian mascots and call signs appear on patches, aircraft and unit logos across every branch. Why?By Clay Beyersdorfer2 days ago
Air Force Academy alumni board withdraws motions to honor Charlie KirkThe decision came after several hundred academy graduates and family members contacted the alumni group to share their opinions on the motions.By Nikki Wentling5 days ago