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August 14, 2024

Defense Department contractor charged after printing top secret documents, trying to leave with them to Mexico

A Defense Department contractor allegedly printed more than 150 pages of "top secret" government documents before attempting to leave the country for Mexico.

August 12, 2024

More than $365K raised for disabled Air Force veteran, 90, seen pawning jewelry to support wife with dementia

More than $365,000 has been raised for a disabled Air Force veteran after a TikTok user noticed him pawning jewelry so he could afford rent to avoid eviction.

August 8, 2024

Justice Department indicts Iranian, Pakistani nationals linked to Navy SEAL deaths in Arabian Sea

The Justice Department has indicted two Iranians and a Pakistani national over their alleged support of Iran’s weapons of mass destruction program.

August 1, 2024

Teen brother of Air Force airman who was killed by Florida deputy is shot to death near Atlanta

Andre Fortson, the 16-year-old brother of a U.S. Air Force airman who was killed in May by a Florida sheriff's deputy, was killed this week in a shooting near Atlanta's east side.

July 29, 2024

Gaetz rips Air Force over 'microaggressions' document warning airmen not to tell someone to 'toughen up'

A 27-page Air Force guidebook warns airmen not to use a variety of "micro-aggressions" that could possibly trigger their fellow members of the military.

July 25, 2024

Rivals watching 'tenuous situation' in Biden White House following president's address: expert

President Biden's address prompted little response on Wednesday night, but Russia and China executed an airborne provocation near the coast of Alaska just ahead of the speech.

June 24, 2024

On this day in history, June 24, 1997, Air Force releases 'The Roswell Report: Case Closed'

The U.S. Air Force released its second public report about the "Roswell Incident," a purported UFO crash in rural New Mexico in 1947. The report denied it was aliens.

June 19, 2024

China AI arms race: Here's what Air Force, Congress must do now to keep US competitive

In the last decade, a strategic adversary has emerged – the People's Republic of China – so the Air Force must recapitalize its very old fleets quickly. 

June 14, 2024

Japan stands firm on Osprey flights despite US restrictions, defense chief says

Japanese and American V-22 Ospreys are being safely operated in Japan. Defense Minister Minoru Kihara said Friday that he has no plans to request a flight suspension.

June 6, 2024

On this day in history, June 6, 1944, US and Allies invade Normandy in greatest military invasion

The D-Day operation, on this day in history, June 6, 1944, was the largest amphibious invasion in military history as Allied troops assaulted the beaches of Normandy, France.