John Luckadoo, last B-17 pilot of the Bloody Hundredth, dies at 103 "Lucky" was just a wide-eyed 21-year-old lieutenant when he manned the B-17 controls and took to the sky for his first bombing mission over Nazi Germany.By J.D. Simkins and Claire Barrett2 weeks ago
Lawmaker proposes Iranian Campaign Medal for strikes on nuclear sitesPilots and supporting service members involved in the complex airstrikes would be eligible for the new military medal. By Leo Shane III3 months ago
Pentagon leaders hail successful Iran strikes but wary of retaliation The operation against Iran involved 125 American aircraft, 75 precision weapons and a bevy of other U.S. military assets. By Noah Robertson and Leo Shane III3 months ago
US strikes 3 Iranian nuclear sites, Trump saysThe strikes happened Saturday amid Tehran’s threat of reprisals that could spark a wider regional conflict.3 months ago
Ukraine ‘well prepared’ for Russian response to drone stunt: PistoriusThe scope and timing of a potential Russian counterattack was still unclear as of Wednesday afternoon, the German defense minister said.By Sebastian Sprenger4 months ago
US sending bombers, more warships to Middle EastThe moves come at a critical time as Israel’s war with Hamas and battles with Hezbollah in Lebanon rage, even as officials press for a cease-fire.11 months ago