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Trump signs shipbuilding order as Navy leaders call for 381-ship fleet

The new policy aims to revitalize a U.S. shipbuilding industry that has fallen well behind production levels of its rivals from Beijing.

By Riley Ceder, Zita Ballinger Fletcher and J.D. Simkins

4 weeks ago

More military children will soon have access to DOD-operated schools

A new program ends a blanket requirement that families must live on base in order for their children to attend DOD schools.

By Karen Jowers

4 months ago

Senate stalls general’s promotion as Trump mulls Afghan exit probe

Lt. Gen. Christopher Donahue’s promotion stalled Thursday when his name was left off a list of nearly 1,000 military promotions.

6 months ago

Key congressional voices on defense face tough election fights

Congressional elections could mean big changes on defense and veterans committees in Congress next year.

By Leo Shane III

6 months ago

Eyeing the storm: Air Force’s ‘Hurricane Hunters’ are busier than ever

With an aging fleet of aircraft facing formidable storms, the Air Force's Hurricane Hunters are figuring out how to weather the future.

By Courtney Mabeus-Brown

12 months ago

Air Force maintenance mishaps are rising. Can a worksheet fix it?

A new risk worksheet introduced by Air Education and Training Command aims to get to the root of maintainer mishaps.

By Courtney Mabeus-Brown

13 months ago