Air Force special operations boss tapped to run service academyBauernfeind’s nomination to run the U.S. Air Force Academy comes fewer than 18 months after he took over as Air Force Special Operations Command boss.8 hours ago
Hundreds pack funeral for slain airman Roger Fortson“As you can see from the sea of Air Force blue, I am not alone in my admiration of Senior Airman Fortson,” Col. Patrick Dierig told mourners Friday.9 hours ago
Your Air ForcePower outage downed US F-16 jet in 2023 crash in South KoreaA U.S. Air Force F-16C fighter crashed in a field in northwestern South Korea last year after the jet partially lost power, an investigation found.
Lawyer for airman’s family says video shows deputy went to wrong homeA Florida sheriff’s deputy shot Roger Fortson six times in his home before ordering him to drop a gun he'd been holding when he opened the door.32 hours ago
In reversal of recent years, military sex assault reports dropA confidential survey also found a 19% drop in the number service members who said they'd experienced some type of unwanted sexual contact.2 days ago
Air Force taps 6 bases to test new approach to deploymentsNew command teams are expected to arrive at several installations across the U.S. this summer as the Air Force launches a slate of air task forces.2 days ago
Airman’s death sparks debate over race, gun rights and self-defenseRoger Fortson's death reignited a complicated debate about who's typically afforded deference when claiming self-defense in shootings and who isn't.2 days ago
Military prosecutors seek court-martial for Discord leakerMassachusetts Air National Guar Jack Teixeira is facing three charges in the military justice system after leaking highly classified documents on Discord.3 days ago
Air Force instructor pilot dies after ejection seat accidentA member of the 80th Flying Training Wing died Monday after their ejection seat fired while they were sitting in the cockpit on the ground.3 days ago
Psychedelic therapy data ‘speaks for itself,’ VA official saysThe VA’s top health official said the agency is prepared to spend “at least in the millions” on clinical trials of psychedelic therapies for PTSD.3 days ago
US stops Chinese-backed crypto firm from owning land near nuke basePresident Joe Biden's order forces the divestment of property operated as a crypto mining facility near Francis E. Warren Air Force Base.4 days ago
Families suing over Red Hill leak seek up to $1.25M in damagesA lawyer representing military families sickened by a jet fuel leak is asking a judge to award them a range of $225K to $1.25M in damages.4 days ago
OpinionImproving how service members build wealth With the prospect of a hefty raise for junior enlisted ahead, the author of this op-ed shares ways troops can improve long-term financial security.4 days ago
Questions, grief linger at apartment where deputy killed US airmanA small shrine is growing with tributes from the Air Force unit grappling with the death of Senior Airman Roger Fortson.4 days ago
Disinformation creates ‘precarious year for democracy,’ experts warnSome of the messaging meant to sow division is reaching veterans and service members by preying on their sense of duty to the U.S.4 days ago
US aims to outpace China with AI on fighter jets, navigation and moreThe United States is competing to stay ahead of China on AI and its use in weapon systems.4 days ago
US troops put new Philippine military sites to test in Balikatan drillSome of the newest Enhanced Defense Cooperation Agreement sites got a workout in the Philippines during the bilateral Balikatan exercise this month.5 days ago
US aims to stay ahead of China in using AI to fly fighter jetsTwo Air Force fighter jets recently squared off in a dogfight in California. One was flown by a pilot — the other wasn’t.6 days ago
Experts say gun alone doesn’t justify deadly force in airman shootingRoger Fortson's supporters, family say the fatal shooting of Fortson was unjustified, while authorities say it was done in self-defense.6 days ago