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Navy Secretary, Air Force Chief of Staff Nominees Advance in Senate
The committee approved the nominations of Kenneth Braithwaite as Navy secretary and Gen. Charles Brown as Air Force chief.
Hercules Crew Receives Air Force Combat Action Medal After RPG Attack
It started as a routine nighttime airdrop mission last fall for five airmen aboard a C-130 Hercules .
Air Force Finally Has Plans to Test a Laser Weapon on Its AC-130J Gunship
The fourth-generation AC-130 is slated to replace the AC-130H/U/W models, with delivery of the final J-variant in 2021.
Pentagon Expands List of Bases That Could Host US Space Command
Congressional leaders had mixed responses to the Pentagon's latest move to extend its search.
Official Space Force Flag Unveiled at the White House
The flag bears the image of the Space Force seal, and Gen. Raymond noted that the North star is uppermost on the design.
F-22 Crashes Near Eglin Air Force Base; Pilot Ejects Safely
The F-22 was on a routine training mission unrelated to the "America Strong" flyover occurring in Florida.
Trump Hints at Removing Foreign Manufacturers from F-35 Supply Chain
Trump referenced the problems with Turkey's participation in the F-35 program.
More Than 2,000 Airmen Have Applied to Join Space Force
The process has so far targeted airmen who are already executing missions needed in the Space Force.
Air Force's Secret Space Plane Is About to Launch Again with Even More Payloads
The U.S. Air Force's experimental unmanned space plane is about to take off again, this time with a new attachment near its...
Air Force Colonel Who Commanded 21st Space Wing Found Dead at Home
Col. Thomas Falzarano was found unresponsive at his home and pronounced dead at the scene, the 21st said in a news release.
The Air Force Is Making Changes to Its Enemy Capture Survival School
The U.S. Air Force's survival school is putting a new training model to the test during the novel coronavirus pandemic.
Lawmakers Consider Blocking Some F-35 Deployments over Huawei 5G Network: Reports
The U.S. Air Force says it’s not changing its near-term plans.
Air Force Suspends Formation Landings for Trainer Jet After Fatal Crash
The suspension was directed months after two Air Force T-38 trainer aircraft were involved in an accident at Vance AFB.
SpaceX Is Teaching US Space Force How to Execute Successful Launches
Officials will study SpaceX's launch methods at its headquarters in California, and at Vandenberg and Cape Canaveral.
Air Force Pushes Ahead with Plans for Austere Personnel Hubs in Europe
Air Force officials want to build bases in Europe that are almost as agile as the service's combat units.
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Military Stop-Movement Orders to Be Lifted Immediately at Some Bases
Other locations will lift the order in phases as conditions are met, officials said.
Air Force Suspends Tape Test Indefinitely, Extends PT Testing Pause
The Air Force will not resume physical fitness testing until October, the service announced.
Marine Corps to Shut Down, Cut Back 7 MOSs as the Force Prepares for Change
Marines in several jobs will need to move into new fields -- or even other branches of the military.
Amphibious Ship Obliterates Drone with Laser Weapon in 1st-of-its-Kind Sea Test
The Portland was equipped with the Solid State Laser Weapons System Demonstrator for the at-sea test.
Pentagon's No. 2 IG Official Resigns After Being Passed Over
Glenn Fine resigned after he was effectively removed as head of a board to oversee auditing of a coronavirus relief package.
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Army News
Ex-Green Beret Behind Failed Maduro Coup Flew on Pro-Government Magnate's Plane
Jordan Goudreau and two former Green Beret buddies relied on some unusual help.
National Guard Called to Respond to Minneapolis Violence
The protests that began Wednesday night and extended into Thursday were more violent than Tuesday's.
Army Shoot-Off Will Pit Israel's Iron Dome Against Foreign Competitors
The Army announced its plans to purchase Iron Dome in February 2019 to comply with the fiscal 2019 NDAA.
Navy News
Sailors Had Their Noses Painted by a Trident-Wielding King with Blue Hair. Here's Why
Ten sailors participated in a unique Navy ceremony this month.
Veteran Charged with Taking Guns to VA Clinic in Florida
A Navy veteran has been indicted on federal charges of bringing a rifle and a handgun to Pensacola Veterans Affairs Clinic.
Navy Admiral Submits Results of Probe on Virus-Infected Ship
The report is not expected to be made public until decisions are made about restoring Capt. Brett Crozier to command.
Air Force News
Airman Charged in Mennonite Woman's Death Grew Up in the Faith
Mark Gooch, a 21-year-old airman, has pleaded not guilty to murder and other charges.
Air Force Delays Some OCP Uniform Mandatory Wear Dates
The Air Force will not require airmen to update certain elements of their Operational Camouflage Uniform until September.
Air Force Concealed Materials Showing Racial Disparity in its Ranks, Advocacy Group Says
Black troops "are twice as likely to be investigated compared to white servicemembers in each branch."
Marine Corps News
Masks on Leatherneck Square: Virus Changes Marine Training
The virus is impacting training at the Marine Corps' Parris Island Recruit Depot and across the military.
Marine Corps to Shut Down, Cut Back 7 MOSs as the Force Prepares for Change
Marines in several jobs will need to move into new fields -- or even other branches of the military.
Fallen Marine's Mom: We Will Rebuild Memorial Lost to Flood
The mother of a Marine who was killed in Iraq is pledging to rebuild a war memorial that was destroyed by a dam failure.
Coast Guard News
Coast Guard Crew Tests Negative After Cocaine Bust; Suspected Smugglers COVID Positive
One of the detainees was mildly ill, including fever and a sore throat and was treated onboard.
Autopsies of 34 who Died in Conception Boat Fire Offer Grim New Details
Some people said the autopsy results raise questions about whether all the victims were asleep when the fire occurred.
Coast Guard Cutter Brings Ton of Seized Cocaine to San Diego
The haul estimated to be worth about $37 million was offloaded from the Coast Guard cutter Active.