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Human error, tech glitches and tape caused May 2020 F-22 crash
The Air Force declined to say whether anyone was disciplined for the incident.
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New Mexico asks Guard troops to sub for sick teachers amid omicron
New Mexico is the first state in the nation to ask National Guard troops to serve as substitute teachers amid surging COVID-19 infections.
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Airman gets life in prison for death of Mennonite woman
Authorities used cellphone and financial records, and surveillance video to tie Mark Gooch to the crimes.
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Two-piece flight suit, wrap dress on the horizon for pregnant airmen
"We want to make sure the pregnancy doesn’t change how they’re able to perform their job," Air Force Uniform Office boss Tracy Roan said.
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Before US pullout, watchdog warned of Afghan air force collapse
The SIGAR report underscores that American authorities had been alerted that Afghanistan’s air force did not have the capabilities to survive after a U.S. withdrawal.
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US condemns deadly Houthi drone attack on UAE oil facility near Al-Dhafra
The attack took place a short distance from Al-Dhafra Air Base, a military installation that hosts U.S. and French forces.
SPECIAL FEATURES
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Nominate someone for a Service Members of the Year award
Do you know someone who embodies courage and self-sacrifice? Service Members of the Year 2022 nominations are now open.
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Transition Guide
Transitioning out of the military and in to civilian life? This a guide to answer common questions.
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Installation Guide
An updated database of all the military installations, including location, phone numbers, schools, housing, and more.
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Benefits Guide
Get a detailed breakdown on military benefits, retirement, health insurance, and more.
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Flashpoints
China sends 39 warplanes toward Taiwan, largest in new year
The Chinese formation Sunday night included 24 J-16 fighter jets and 10 J-10 jets, among other support and electronic warfare aircraft.
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NATO sends ships, jets east, Ireland rejects Russia drills over Ukraine threat
NATO Secretary-General Jens Stoltenberg said NATO will “take all necessary measures to protect and defend all allies."
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Service-disabled? This program can help your transition to civilian life.
The VR&E individual support options cover a much broader spectrum of needs than just education.
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US draws down Ukraine embassy presence as war fears mount
The move came amid rising tensions about Russia’s military buildup on the Ukraine border.
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Veterans helping Afghan veterans, allies after withdrawal
The moral injury of the fall of Afghanistan has affected thousands of U.S. veterans and survivors.
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Go Armie!: Green Beret-turned congressman names baby after his beloved branch
Rep Mike Waltz named his newborn son "Armie."
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Army wife uses AirTag hack to track her movers while PCSing
An Army spouse shared her experience taking PCSing into her own hands.
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Marines take ‘A Few Good Snow Days’
A 2019 video resurfaced in the wake of Monday's snowstorm.
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A new job resource for vets and battlefield gaming | Defense News Weekly Full Episode
AARP launched a new site to helo you and your spouse find the job you want. And the Pentagon is using gaming technology to train for battle. Plus, we honor Tusk
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Frontline Photos: Jan. 23, 2022
Future Space Force Guardians sworn in, Thunderbirds fly to the moon, sailors stand watch and more in this week’s Frontline Photos.
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Frontline Photos: Jan. 16, 2022
Tunnel vision, a smoky Stryker, a skating date with Afghan refugees and more in this week’s Frontline Photos.
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Frontline Photos: Jan. 9, 2022
A winter watch, the Stars and Stripes flying high, peeping through a life preserver and more in this week’s Frontline Photos.
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US carried out airstrikes in Syria against ISIS
The airstrikes were in response to the ISIS group unleashing its biggest attack in Syria since the fall of its “caliphate” three years ago.
It cost millions to recruit, train new troops being booted for vaccine refusal
Hundreds of trainees shipped to basic training unvaccinated and continue to refuse, flagging them for discharge.
Biden must act now to better arm Ukraine. Here’s what that should look like.
A large-scale Russian offensive would spell disaster not only for Ukraine and Europe but for U.S. interests and credibility as well.
By Bradley Bowman, John Hardie and Jack Sullivan
Pay raises for thousands of military employees under new federal worker minimum wage
About 56,000 civilian military employees and almost 10,000 VA workers will benefit from the change.
Top US, Russian envoys discuss Ukraine at ‘critical moment’
U.S. Secretary of State Antony Blinken and Russian Foreign Minister Sergey Lavrov lowered expectations ahead of the meeting in Geneva.
Biden issues new warning to Russia over invading Ukraine
President Joe Biden said any Russian troop movements across Ukraine’s border would be an invasion and that Moscow would “pay a heavy price” for such an action.
The Marine who marched on the Philippines — and then on Washington
Walk through American history with decorated Marine Smedley D. Butler in this excerpt from “Gangsters of Capitalism” by Jonathan M. Katz.
By Jonathan M. Katz