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Coast Guard to work without pay during DHS shutdown

Coasties will likely not feel the effects until the next scheduled military payday Feb. 27, which they could miss if Congress can’t reach an agreement.

By Patricia Kime

12 days ago

B-52 with key radar upgrade flies to Edwards for testing

The new AESA radar is a major part of the U.S. Air Force's plan to thoroughly revamp the venerable B-52, and extend its life into at least the 2050s.

By Stephen Losey

2 months ago

Medal of Honor recipients to receive larger stipends under new law

Living Medal of Honor recipients will now receive around $67,500 in annual honorarium under a new law signed Monday by President Donald Trump.

By Patricia Kime

3 months ago

Chief of staff’s exit won’t leave gap at top of Air Force, Meink says

Air Force Chief of Staff Gen. David Allvin's retirement, announcement halfway through the typical four-year term, surprised many last month.

By Stephen Losey

5 months ago

USAF must focus maintainers on key planes as readiness suffers: Meink

Readiness rates of U.S. Air Force planes have steadily declined in recent years, despite efforts by multiple administrations to improve them.

By Stephen Losey

5 months ago

Air Force pegs cost to modify Qatar-gifted plane at ‘less than $400M’

The service, which will oversee the upgrades, hasn’t provided details on the scope or schedule of the modifications or confirmed who will perform the work.

By Courtney Albon

9 months ago