C-17 Globemaster Makes 1st Airdrop in Afghanistan in More Than a Year
The cargo airlifter, based out of Al Udeid Air Base, Qatar, made a drop over Southern Afghanistan on May 10.
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Air Force Apologizes for Tweet Linking Deadly Battle to Internet Meme
An attempt to reference the "Yanny or Laurel" meme "was made in poor taste," the service said.
US Watchdog on Afghanistan Releases Corrected Afghan Troop Numbers
A U.S. watchdog agency on Afghanistan reported that it had been provided with inaccurate figures.
'No Criminality' in Incident of Soldier Shooting into Afghan Truck
CIC special agents found that the Americans had "acted in accordance with the rules of engagement."
Soldier Fights to Bring Home Puppy Rescued From Afghanistan Garbage Pit
Zack McEntire found the Afghan hound named Mimi in a 50-foot "garbage burn pit" filled with medical waste.
Veterans Ask Court to Reinstate Lawsuits over Open Burn Pits
Veterans asked to reinstate lawsuits alleging that a government contractor caused health problems by using burn pits.
Navy SEAL to Receive Medal of Honor for Heroism in Afghanistan
Retired Master Chief Special Warfare Operator Britt K. Slabinski will receive the military's highest honor May 24.
UN Says Afghan Air Raid in April Killed 30 Children
UNAMA released a report saying that a total of 36 people were killed in the April 2 attack.
Marine Dad Asks for Help Finding Fallen Son's Flag
Marine Lance Cpl. Joe Jackson was killed April 24, 2011 by an improvised bomb while conducting combat operations in Afghanist...
Mosque Bombing in Afghanistan Kills 12, Wounds 33
The mosque was being used as a voter registration center for upcoming elections, the first since 2014.
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It's Official: The Air Force Is Switching to the Army's OCP Uniform
The U.S. Air Force is adopting the Army's Operational Camouflage Pattern as its new combat uniform.
House Passes Major Overhaul of Veterans Choice Program
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Proposed Cannon Would Turn the B-1 Bomber into a Gunship
Boeing has been granted a patent for a cannon to enhance the aircraft's ability to take on more close-air support roles.
Army to Begin Equipping Heavy Units with Active Protection by 2020
The Army has been testing Israeli-made systems such as Trophy for the M1 tank and Iron Fist for the Bradley.
Despite Shortage, Air Force Likely Won't Boost Enlisted Pilot Ranks
Even as the U.S. Air Force faces a pilot shortage, there are no plans to grow the ranks of enlisted pilots, an official said.