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No end in sight on C-130H groundings; other planes fill in on mobility
The Air Force is finding workarounds to keep carrying out mobility missions while many C-130Hs are grounded due to concerns over propeller assembly cracks.
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Years of work: How Offutt Air Force Base got its new runway
The roar of jet engines returned to Offutt Air Force Base on a new runway that took more than a decade to fund and fully rebuild.
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New Air Force special ops teams model the future of ‘agile’ air wars
It’s a “significant change to how we traditionally deploy support functions,” AFSOC spokesperson Capt. Savannah Stephens said.
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Texas Guardsman dies by self-inflicted gunshot on border mission
The soldier shot himself with his duty weapon — an M4 carbine, according to an official document.
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Pregnant women can now apply for Air Force Officer Training School
Women can apply to OTS while carrying a child and head to training six months after their pregnancy ends.
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Air Force overhauls pre-deployment training for a new era in combat
"Ready Airman Training" took effect Oct. 1.
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Nominate: Service Members of the Year 2023
Nominate someone for the 2023 Military Times Service Members of the Year awards.
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Benefits Guide
The latest info on pay, housing, retirement, spouses, home buying, the GI Bill, and more.
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Challenges and triumphs of military family life
Insights, tips, and tools and tools to help military families
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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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Homeless ‘good Samaritan’ Marine vet gets probation in gas money scam
A bogus feel-good story of a Marine veteran helping a motorist in distress garnered more than $400,000 in online donations.
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New rollout for the Army’s $22 billion ‘mixed reality’ combat goggles
After some delays, the Army will field two versions next year with a refined third version by 2025.
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North Korea flies planes near South Korea after missile launches
Eight North Korean fighter jets and four bombers flew in formation, South Korea’s military said.
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How the military helps keep research operations in Antarctica going
The U.S. military mission that supports scientists and military personnel in Antarctica — Operation Deep Freeze — is well underway for the season.
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Senate passage of defense bill pushed back until November
Lawmakers will start floor work on the bill next week but aren't expected to make significant progress until after the election.
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How a 12-year-old tricked the Navy into letting him fight in WWII
Calvin Graham enlisted at 12 but was discharged when his real age was discovered.
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DC, Marvel veterans team up for ‘Junkyard Joe’ military comic
Geoff Johns, Gary Frank and Brad Anderson released "Junkyard Joe," a comic series on Vietnam veterans.
By Sarah Sicard
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TYFYS? Lawmaker files bill to thank troops ‘for our freedom’ instead
The bill, which would do absolutely nothing if passed, also has little chance of getting passed.
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‘The Greatest Beer Run Ever’ is actually a sobering war movie
“The Greatest Beer Run Ever” starts out fun, but gets quite sobering.
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Marine Corps tech and South African plane sales | Defense News Weekly Full Episode, 9.30.2022
In this week’s episode, we see new Marine Corps innovations and learn about a South African company making regional sales.
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South Korean missile crashes during drill with US
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Addressing military families’ needs: a ‘to-do list’ not a ‘wish list’
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