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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.

July 10, 2023

Air Force cuts pay for toughest jobs, refuses to disclose details to spouses, public

The U.S. Air Force is cutting special extra pay to over 30 of its toughest jobs ahead of fiscal year 2024 and has so far been secretive with details about the cuts.

June 15, 2023

Bomb squad called after live grenade donated to California museum

The Vallejo Naval and Historical Museum in California accidentally received a live grenade as a donation Wednesday, prompting a call to a bomb squad. No one was injured.

June 1, 2023

Biden celebrates diversity of Air Force Academy graduates: 'That's why we're strong'

President Biden says the Air Force Academy's graduating class is among the most diverse in history, with record percentages of both women and minorities.

May 25, 2023

Top Republican investigates ‘politically motivated’ delay in picking Space Command HQ

The House Armed Services Committee launched an investigation Thursday into the delayed selection of a permanent base for the U.S. Space Command headquarters.