The Pentagon is sending more troops and equipment to the Middle East in anticipation of a possible Iranian attack on Israel. “What’s next and how far are they willing to go in that area?” U.S. Indo-Pacific Command boss Adm. John Aquilino asked. The Air Force Reserve's 301st Fighter Wing will receive the component's first two F-35A Lightning II fighters this summer. Pentagon officials mourned seven aid workers in Gaza killed by an Israeli air strike but said they will move ahead with U.S. military aid in the region. A new squadron at Beale AFB, California, will handle the battle management data collected by manned aircraft, drones and other military systems. The nomination for the first U.S. ambassador to the Arctic may remain frozen, despite competition in the region with China and Russia. Defense and veterans hearings on Capitol Hill for the week of March 18, 2024. Car-like carriages weighing up to 80,000 pounds are being launched off the carrier to test its jet catapult system. As the 20th chief master sergeant of the Air Force, David Flosi becomes the primary enlisted adviser to the service’s secretary and chief of staff. Space Force leaders previewed a new approach to officer training, possible promotion changes and continued efforts to grow the newest service's ranks. Load More