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US Air Force lays groundwork for major changes to bomber fleet
The Air Force is moving to a two-bomber fleet of B-21s and Cold War-era B-52s, and plans to retire B-1s and B-2s in the next decade.
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Domestic extremism is rare in the military, ‘but it is an issue’
A new report has some recommendations for the Defense Department.
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Pilot program for F-35 maintainers ends with little fanfare
“Ultimately, the [Lightning Technician Program] concept did not meet the needs of the Air Force enterprise,” the service said.
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Congress would approve A-10 retirements, more F-35s in defense bill
For years, Congress has thwarted the Air Force's attempts to retire the iconic A-10 Warthog, but that is about to change.
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Kendall: Stopgap budget would delay 61 programs, hurt readiness
Without enough money to fund aircraft maintenance and aircrew flying hours, Air Force Secretary Frank Kendall said, readiness rates would decline.
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Robins AFB cleared to pursue new missions to replace JSTARS
Two studies that looked how the new missions could affect the environment at Robins found they would have “no significant impact."
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2022 Best for Vets: Employers
Explore Military Times' official ranking of employers who have programs and policies that support veterans.
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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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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
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US sending $275 million in military aid to Ukraine
Including the latest aid, the U.S. has now committed more than $19.3 billion in weapons and other equipment to Ukraine since Russia attacked on Feb. 24.
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About 2,000 independent pharmacies coming back to Tricare
Other pharmacies still have time to rejoin Tricare network, but reimbursement rates are lower in the coming year.
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Army lets Navy drown in ‘Titanic’ spirit video
The Army pulled a Rose and let Navy (Jack) drown in the Atlantic.
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Family of Marine veteran Paul Whelan backs Griner prisoner swap
President Joe Biden said Thursday that the U.S. will keep negotiating for Marine veteran Paul Whelan’s release.
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Bill would block academy grads from playing pro sports right away
The change could affect the career of current Army linebacker Army Carter II.
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8 ‘Go Army, beat Navy’ spirit videos
Each year, soldiers film spirit videos to get pumped up for the rival game against the Army.
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Army lets Navy drown in ‘Titanic’ spirit video
The Army pulled a Rose and let Navy (Jack) drown in the Atlantic.
By Sarah Sicard
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Midshipman on being Navy’s ‘Bill the Goat’ mascot: ‘Sure, why not?’
The Naval Academy's Bill the Goat is made up of a team of midshipmen.
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Meet the cadet who serves as West Point’s mascot: ‘BlackJack’ the mule
BlackJack the mule is one of two mascots representing West Point.
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The state of F-35 production and new Marine grooming regs | Defense News Weekly Full Episode 12.3.22
Where does American F-35 production stand after the pandemic? Also: new hairstyles for female Marines, and Army vs. Navy football uniforms are unveiled.
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Midshipman on being Navy’s ‘Bill the Goat’ mascot: ‘Sure, why not?’
The Naval Academy's Bill the Goat is made up of a team of midshipmen.
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BlackJack the mule is one of two mascots representing West Point.
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Family of Marine veteran Paul Whelan backs Griner prisoner swap
President Joe Biden said Thursday that the U.S. will keep negotiating for Marine veteran Paul Whelan’s release.
Bill would block academy grads from playing pro sports right away
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Dramatic changes in military pay to be focus of new study
The provision is included in the compromise defense authorization bill released this week.
WNBA star freed in US-Russia prisoner swap, Marine veteran still held
The swap, at a time of heightened tensions over Ukraine, achieved a top goal for President Joe Biden but carried a heavy price.
US Air Force lays groundwork for major changes to bomber fleet
The Air Force is moving to a two-bomber fleet of B-21s and Cold War-era B-52s, and plans to retire B-1s and B-2s in the next decade.
Japanese faces, American hearts
Executive Order 9066 forced first- and second-generation Japanese-Americans into internment camps.
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Putin says Ukraine fight is taking longer than expected
Russian troops invaded Ukraine more than nine months ago.
Pentagon worries repealing COVID vaccine mandate will affect readiness
Democratic House leaders now support the change, which has been a priority for congressional Republicans for months.
Pilot program for F-35 maintainers ends with little fanfare
“Ultimately, the [Lightning Technician Program] concept did not meet the needs of the Air Force enterprise,” the service said.
Hawaii National Guard activates after volcano eruption
Officials in Hawaii activated the state’s National Guard earlier this week in response to the eruption of Mauna Loa.
New film ‘Retrograde’ documents chaotic final months in Afghanistan
‘Retrograde’ an emotional documentary capturing the final months of the war in Afghanistan.
Congress would approve A-10 retirements, more F-35s in defense bill
For years, Congress has thwarted the Air Force's attempts to retire the iconic A-10 Warthog, but that is about to change.
Troops are missing out on key interest rate savings, report finds
Fewer than 1 in 10 activated Guard and reserve members received an interest rate reduction on their eligible auto loans.
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