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January 27, 2024

On this day in history, January 27, 1943, US Eighth Air Force launches bombing offensive over Nazi Germany

The U.S. Eight Air Force attacked the port of Wilhelmshaven, Germany, on this day in history, Jan. 27, 1943, marking the start of the American bombing offensive in Europe in World War II.

December 26, 2023

Iran ramps up production of highly enriched uranium, nearing weapons' grade levels

Iran has increased its production of highly enriched uranium after a slowdown earlier this year, edging it closer to possibly creating nuclear bombs.

December 23, 2023

Congress launches probe into Osprey aircraft program following series of fatal crashes

Congress is investigating the U.S. military’s V-22 Osprey aircraft program following a series of fatal crashes. More than 50 service members have died traveling in the aircraft.

December 10, 2023

US military recovers 7th of 8 crew members who died in Air Force Osprey crash off Japan

The U.S. Air Force Special Operations Command said the remains of the seventh of eight crew members who died in the crash of an Osprey aircraft had been recovered.

December 4, 2023

Jack Carr's take on Gregory 'Pappy' Boyington, born on this day, Dec. 4, 1912: 'Larger-than-life hero to me'

Bestselling author Jack Carr, who is writing a "Targeted" nonfiction series about terror events, reflects on the life of Gregory "Pappy" Boyington, the Medal of Honor-winning Marine.

November 15, 2023

Time for US to counter the bully at 30,000 feet

China has conducted a jaw-dropping 180 intercepts against U.S. aircraft since the fall of 2021, according to a recently released Pentagon annual report.

November 7, 2023

Artificial intelligence and US nuclear weapons decisions: How big a role?

So far, the Pentagon is adamant that only humans and not artificial intelligence will launch nuclear weapons. But the seeds of change are already present.

October 27, 2023

Chinese fighter jet flies within 10 feet of US B-52 bomber: US military

A Chinese fighter jet flew within 10 feet of a U.S. B-52 bomber over the South China Sea, sparking outrage from officials who say China is jeopardizing peace.

September 18, 2023

Search for missing F-35 Lightning II fighter jet continues after pilot ejects during 'mishap'

Joint Base Charleston announced that they are searching for a missing F-35 jet from which a pilot ejected on Sunday. It is suspected to have crashed north of the South Carolina Air Force base.

September 6, 2023

US launches unarmed ICBM to test nuclear capabilities amid tensions with North Korea

The U.S. on Wednesday tested its Minuteman III intercontinental ballistic missile with an unarmed launch from Vandenberg Space Force Base in California.