Stephen Losey
Senior Reporter
Stephen Losey is the air warfare reporter for Defense News. He previously covered leadership and personnel issues at Air Force Times, and the Pentagon, special operations and air warfare at Military.com. He has traveled to the Middle East to cover U.S. Air Force operations.
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US Air Force buying more bunker-buster bombs after Iran nuclear strikes
The 30,000-pound guided bomb is designed to penetrate an estimated 200 feet through rock or other hard substances before destroying enemy labs or bunkers.
Watch out, Hooters — there’s a new ‘breastaurant’ in town, and shocker, it’s military-themed
Look out, Hooters. Bombshells is invading.
SpaceX wins $150 million launch contract
The company will put the Space Development Agency's first satellites on orbit in 2022.
Air Force colonel, charged with sexual assault, to face court-martial
At the time of the alleged assault, Col. McNamara was commander of the 39th Medical Group at Incirlik Air Base in Turkey.
10 former Pentagon chiefs warn Trump on involving military in pursuing election claims
All 10 living former secretaries of defense signed on to an opinion article that implicitly questioned Trump’s willingness to follow his constitutional duty to peacefully relinquish power on Jan. 20.
New in 2021: Looking for new perspectives on combating suicide
The Air Force is planning to create a working group on mental health and resiliency this year as part of its longstanding effort to combat suicide in its ranks.
New in 2021: More companies commit to hiring military spouses
500 private and federal employers are now specifically, actively recruiting military spouses.
Best pics of the week: Jan. 3, 2021
The COVID-19 vaccine rollout across the military, soldiers and Marines participate in joint live-fire exercise and more in this week's Frontline Photos.
How the Defense Department wants to measure the success of its AI hub
The Pentagon wants the services going to the JAIC for artificial intelligence help.
The military would put down Michael Flynn’s proposed insurrection
If Michael Flynn continues his public calls for martial law, strong rebukes from military leaders, active and retired, would likely reduce support among veterans and service members, say the authors of this commentary.
