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US Air Force drone wingmen to get own squadrons, chief nominee says

Air Force chief of staff nominee Gen. Kenneth Wilsbach said the Air National Guard and Air Force Reserve could be considered for their own CCA squadrons.

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Senators detail desired missile defense elements for Trump’s Iron Dome

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Broken AC at Fort Cavazos leaves soldiers sweating

A mechanical failure at the Texas base has left soldiers dealing with room temperatures in the 80s this week.

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Key tests for latest F-35s will begin in 2026, two years after rollout

This is the latest in a series of delays for the Lockheed Martin-made fighter, causing modernization efforts to slip further behind.

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The 5 Americans who made history by earning the Victoria Cross

Since Queen Victoria instituted the Victoria Cross in 1856, five American-born men have received Britain’s highest military award for valor.

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US, Philippine fighter jets patrol disputed South China Sea shoal

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Air Force tightens rules on shaving waivers, uniform patches

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By Stephen Losey

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Air Force demoted two-star after affair, ‘voluminous’ sexting, IG says

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By Stephen Losey

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Hegseth moves to ban race, sex consideration from military promotions

A new Defense Department task force will look for ways to further limit diversity and inclusion programs throughout military training and advancement.

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F-35 crashes and explodes in Alaska; pilot ejects safely

An Air Force pilot ejected safely after experiencing an “inflight malfunction” during a training exercise at Eielson Air Force Base, officials said.

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Air Force triples funding for prototype sixth-gen fighter engine

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Gen. Kenneth Wilsbach appears likely to soon be confirmed as Allvin's successor after a smooth nomination hearing Thursday.

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Air Force chief of staff nominee Gen. Kenneth Wilsbach said the Air National Guard and Air Force Reserve could be considered for their own CCA squadrons.

Senators detail desired missile defense elements for Trump’s Iron Dome

Two senators introduced a bill that would authorize $19.5 billion for fiscal 2026 to build out Trump's "Iron Dome for America."

Broken AC at Fort Cavazos leaves soldiers sweating

A mechanical failure at the Texas base has left soldiers dealing with room temperatures in the 80s this week.

Key tests for latest F-35s will begin in 2026, two years after rollout

This is the latest in a series of delays for the Lockheed Martin-made fighter, causing modernization efforts to slip further behind.

The 5 Americans who made history by earning the Victoria Cross

Since Queen Victoria instituted the Victoria Cross in 1856, five American-born men have received Britain’s highest military award for valor.

US, Philippine fighter jets patrol disputed South China Sea shoal

The joint patrol on Tuesday over the Scarborough Shoal was the first by the longtime treaty allies since President Donald Trump took office again.

Air Force tightens rules on shaving waivers, uniform patches

Under new Air Force standards, fewer airmen will be able to secure shaving waivers that allow them to grow beards.

Air Force demoted two-star after affair, ‘voluminous’ sexting, IG says

Then-Maj. Gen. Christopher Finerty slept with a married DOD employee and fraternized with an enlisted airman by repeatedly sexting her, the IG found.

Hegseth moves to ban race, sex consideration from military promotions

A new Defense Department task force will look for ways to further limit diversity and inclusion programs throughout military training and advancement.

F-35 crashes and explodes in Alaska; pilot ejects safely

An Air Force pilot ejected safely after experiencing an “inflight malfunction” during a training exercise at Eielson Air Force Base, officials said.

Air Force triples funding for prototype sixth-gen fighter engine

The future of the NGAD sixth-generation fighter remains unclear, but billions in extra funding would keep work progressing on its prototype engine.

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