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A new hope: Mark Hamill lends voice to Ukrainian air raid app

After dangers pass, Hamill announces via the app that “the air alert is over.” He then signs off with, “May the Force be with you."

8 hours ago

ARRW hypersonic missile test failed, US Air Force admits

Secretary Frank Kendall confirmed this month's ARRW hypersonic test wasn't successful, and said the service is more committed to another weapon.

9 hours ago

US could carry out its first military execution in over 60 years

An ex-Army soldier on military death row for the 2009 shooting at Fort Hood, Texas could face execution after the top military court hears the case.

US Air Force plans self-flying F-16s to test drone wingmen tech

Project Venom aims to load autonomous software in six piloted F-16s for testing. If it works, the technology could be the brains of a future drone fleet.

16 hours ago

One dollar notes with the signature of US Treasury Secretary Janet Yellen are unveiled at the Bureau of Engraving and Printing Western Currency Facility on December 8, 2022 in Fort Worth, Texas.

North Dakota to exempt military pay from income taxes

North Dakota service members’ income taxes are estimated to drop by $4 million between 2023 and 2025, the governor's office said.

26 hours ago

Foot problems are common among troops — here’s how to avoid injury

If you walk a mile in a soldier's boots, you might worry about their feet.

31 hours ago

The fallout of the military’s COVID-19 vaccine mandate

Controversy around the COVID-19 vaccine may have increased general anti-vaccine sentiments in military.

2 days ago

U.S. Army soldiers during patrol base operations, Syria, Aug. 14, 2022.

A look at the US military mission in Syria and its dangers

American troops have been in Syria since 2015.

2 days ago

US Air Force wants money to speed E-7 purchases in FY24 wish list

The unfunded priorities list also requests money to buy 12 conformal fuel tanks for F-15EX fighters to extend their range and let it carry more weapons.

4 days ago

US Air Force conducts hypersonic test, but full results are unclear

The Air Force said in a release that "several" objectives were met, but refused to detail further the results of the test.

4 days ago

New book highlights unit with the most WWII Medals of Honor in Europe

From North Africa to the liberation of Adolf Hitler's lair in Berchtesgaden, Germany, the men of the 3rd ID slogged through it all.

4 days ago

Pentagon, Interior launch new program to protect land around bases

The new program will promote both conservation and military readiness, officials said.

4 days ago

Air Force CROWS wants to expand cyber defenses within Space Force

The Cyber Resiliency Office for Weapon Systems works with acquisition and test teams to ensure old and new platforms are protected against cyber threats.

4 days ago

US launches Syria strikes after contractor killed, 5 troops wounded

A U.S. contractor died and six additional personnel were wounded in a Syria drone strike that inspired retaliatory strikes Thursday.

5 days ago

Air Force solidifies fitness standards for special warfare trainees

The Special Warfare Training Wing solidified some of its standards and processes following intense scrutiny of a female trainee last year.

5 days ago

The Punisher set to return on Disney+ for ‘Daredevil: Born Again’

Jon Bernthal will return as The Punisher.

5 days ago

‘The ability to stare’: Why the US Air Force is eager to get the E-7

With the aging E-3 AWACS becoming increasingly out of date and hard to maintain, top Air Force leaders say they want the new E-7 as soon as possible.

5 days ago

Marine son of astronaut Willie McCool tested on ‘Naked and Afraid’

Sean McCool is a Marine veteran whose father piloted the space shuttle Columbia.

6 days ago

North Korea fires cruise missiles as allies stage drills

Pyongyang launched cruise missiles just days after carrying out what it called a simulated nuclear attack on South Korea.

7 days ago

Air Force Brig. Gen. Paul R. Birch renders his first salute during the 36th Wing change of command ceremony, June 10, 2022, at Andersen Air Force Base, Guam.

Commander of 36th Wing relieved due to personal conduct ‘shortfalls’

Brig. Gen. Paul R. Birch assumed command of the 36th Wing in June 2022.

7 days ago

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After dangers pass, Hamill announces via the app that “the air alert is over.” He then signs off with, “May the Force be with you."

Secretary Frank Kendall confirmed this month's ARRW hypersonic test wasn't successful, and said the service is more committed to another weapon.

An ex-Army soldier on military death row for the 2009 shooting at Fort Hood, Texas could face execution after the top military court hears the case.

Project Venom aims to load autonomous software in six piloted F-16s for testing. If it works, the technology could be the brains of a future drone fleet.

North Dakota service members’ income taxes are estimated to drop by $4 million between 2023 and 2025, the governor's office said.

If you walk a mile in a soldier's boots, you might worry about their feet.

Controversy around the COVID-19 vaccine may have increased general anti-vaccine sentiments in military.

American troops have been in Syria since 2015.

The unfunded priorities list also requests money to buy 12 conformal fuel tanks for F-15EX fighters to extend their range and let it carry more weapons.

The Air Force said in a release that "several" objectives were met, but refused to detail further the results of the test.

From North Africa to the liberation of Adolf Hitler's lair in Berchtesgaden, Germany, the men of the 3rd ID slogged through it all.

The new program will promote both conservation and military readiness, officials said.

The Cyber Resiliency Office for Weapon Systems works with acquisition and test teams to ensure old and new platforms are protected against cyber threats.

A U.S. contractor died and six additional personnel were wounded in a Syria drone strike that inspired retaliatory strikes Thursday.

The Special Warfare Training Wing solidified some of its standards and processes following intense scrutiny of a female trainee last year.

Jon Bernthal will return as The Punisher.

With the aging E-3 AWACS becoming increasingly out of date and hard to maintain, top Air Force leaders say they want the new E-7 as soon as possible.

Sean McCool is a Marine veteran whose father piloted the space shuttle Columbia.

Pyongyang launched cruise missiles just days after carrying out what it called a simulated nuclear attack on South Korea.

Brig. Gen. Paul R. Birch assumed command of the 36th Wing in June 2022.