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Air Force special operations boss tapped to run service academy
Bauernfeind’s nomination to run the U.S. Air Force Academy comes fewer than 18 months after he took over as Air Force Special Operations Command boss.
US special forces want longer reach for rockets, snipers, robots
The new sniper rifle would replace two weapons currently in use.
By Todd South
China condemns USS Halsey’s passage through Taiwan Strait
The destroyer passed through the waterway between mainland China and Taiwan on Wednesday, less than two weeks before Taiwan's new president takes office.
For data in their sights, US special ops seek military Google Glass
The device would work day or night as well as with existing night vision gear.
By Todd South
SEALs want loitering munitions aboard insert/extract patrol boats
The launcher addition to the SEAL boat would hold loitering munitions, drones or other payloads.
By Todd South
Submarine delays push SEALs to find new underwater approaches
A newly fielded vehicle and better dive gear are helping bridge the gap.
By Todd South
Live-fire training suspended for Special Forces after range incident
The Army suspended all Special Forces range activities for 72 hours following an accidental shooting on a range when live rounds were mixed in with blanks.
By Riley Ceder
Budget strain pauses MC-130J amphibious project for special forces
U.S. Special Operations Command has paused an ambitious program to make its MC-130J transport plane capable of water landings and takeoff.
By Todd South
Opinion
The power of relationships and partnerships forged by special ops
The history of special operations in the U.S. is replete with examples that demonstrate how vital this can be.
By Michael K. Nagata
U.S. Indo-Pacific Command has a new leader
The combatant command oversees more than 380,000 U.S troops and civilians and is at the center of American efforts to counter China's military ascent.
New Air Force policy aims to help aviators seek mental health care
A new Air Force policy eliminates the mandatory “stabilization” period that kept aviators grounded longer after seeking help for mental health issues.
By Zamone Perez