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Pentagon 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.

MILITARY May 21, 2023

Who is Air Force Gen. Charles Q. Brown Jr, likely replacement for Gen. Milley as Joint Chiefs of Staff chair?

Air Force Gen. Charles Q. Brown Jr. has made a name for himself as a by-the-book commander, but he has ruffled feathers at times for speaking his mind without warning.

Air Force May 6, 2023

US fighter jet crashes near major military base in South Korea

According to the U.S. military, a U.S. F-16 fighter jet crashed during training on Saturday near a major US military base in South Korea.

Texas April 25, 2023

US Air Force service member found dead in San Antonio home, officials say

Joint Base San Antonio-Lackland in Texas says a U.S. Air Force service member was found dead Monday morning after police officers went to conduct a wellness check at their home.

LIFESTYLE March 27, 2023

With World War II airman's remains found, relative finally 'has closure' for whole family

A World War II airman's remains were found nearly 80 years later. Sgt. John Holoka was in a plane crash, and his family went nearly six decades without answers.

Air Force March 19, 2023

B-21 Raider stealth bomber’s first flight delayed a few months later than anticipated: Air Force

The U.S. Air Force says the first flight of its B-21 Raider stealth bomber will be later than expected but is still within the "baseline" of schedule and cost.

Russia March 17, 2023

Senator, former combat pilot says it’s not just Russian aggression that caused midair crash

Russia has denied that one of its fighter jet planes in any way made contact with the U.S. drone, but Russia's defense minister reportedly rewarded the pilots for defending their airspace.

OPINION March 17, 2023

Russia's drone attack: Why China could try it next

This was a deliberate, premeditated taunt. As the admiral said to Alec Baldwin’s character in "The Hunt for Red October," "The Russians don’t do anything without a plan."

Air Force March 15, 2023

US Air Force unveils 'MUTANT' missile that can twist in air, change direction faster

The U.S. Air Force has unveiled an innovative design for a new missile system that will allow missiles to bend and change trajectory in the air.

TECH March 8, 2023

US military jet flown by AI for 17 hours: Should you be worried?

AI capabilities are expanding day by day, now including military jet flights and dogfights. Kurt "CyberGuy" Knutsson explains what the military is testing.

OPINION March 4, 2023

At 103, downed World War II pilot remembers fateful 50th mission

When Capt. Art Palmer, 103, talks about his service during World War II, he leans forward in his chair, his voice intensifies, and his hands fidget, like he’s back in combat.