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February 19, 2021

Alabama military plane crash leaves 2 dead

Two people are dead after a military jet crashed near Montgomery Regional Airport in Alabama, according to county officials.

February 17, 2021

Thousands of service members saying no to COVID-19 vaccine

By the thousands, U.S. service members are refusing or putting off the COVID-19 vaccine as frustrated commanders scramble to knock down internet rumors and find the right pitch that will persuade troops to get the shot.

February 16, 2021

How the Air Force is playing a key role in the fight against COVID-19

The Civil Air Patrol, known as the C.A.P, is using its aircraft to distribute vaccines to rural and isolated areas so more people can be vaccinated faster.

February 5, 2021

Joint Base Andrews intrusion: Man breaks into plane used by senior US leaders, officials say

A man snuck into Joint Base Andrews in Maryland on Thursday and boarded a C-40 plane in the 89th Airlift Wing, officials said.

February 3, 2021

Air Force captain ready to lead first-of-its-kind trifecta of bombers over Super Bowl

Air Force Capt. Sarah Kociuba is ready to be Super Bowl flyover flight lead on Sunday, sailing her B-2 Spirit from Whiteman Air Force Base in Missouri over Raymond James Stadium in Florida during the national anthem.

January 28, 2021

Air Force, Calif. sheriffs find no service record for man accused of threatening Hakeem Jeffries' family

Both agencies wanted to set the record straight ahead of the suspect's court appearance.

January 27, 2021

US strategic bombers fly over Persian Gulf, first show of force under Biden

A pair of American B-52 bombers on Wednesday flew another 36-hour round-trip mission over the Persian Gulf from Louisiana in the latest show of force against Iran, the U.S. military’s Central Command (CENTCOM) said in a statement. 

January 16, 2021

Manchin says 14th Amendment ouster should be 'consideration' for Sens. Hawley, Cruz

West Virginia Democratic Sen. Joe Manchin said Friday that removing Republican Sens. Josh Hawley and Ted Cruz from office over their objections to the 2020 presidential election results should absolutely be "a consideration." 

January 15, 2021

VP-elect Harris compares Capitol riots to 2017 'Unite the Right' rally

Vice President-Elect Kamala Harris said Thursday that last week's assault on the U.S. Capitol reminded her of the 2017 "Unite the Right" rally in Charlottesville, Va.

January 11, 2021

Capitol rioter, Air Force veteran, arrested after ex-wife calls FBI

A retired Air Force officer who was arrested after he was filmed storming the U.S. Capitol in military gear during last week's riots was turned in by his ex-wife, authorities said.