Woman charged over vandalism of World War II Memorial
A woman was taken into custody and charged with two felony counts in connection with vandalism at the World War II Memorial on the National Mall.
Pentagon & Congress
CENTCOM launches multinational attack drone task force
Task Force Falcon Strike will employ one-way attack drones composed of unmanned systems from above, on and below the sea.
Bill seeks nationwide concealed carry for special operators
A senator and special operations veteran with a scrutinized story of a gunshot wound filed a bill to let special operators carry nationwide.
DoD to launch pilot for some service members to freeze sperm, eggs
The Pentagon will soon cover the cost for some service members to freeze their sperm or eggs.
Joint Base Andrews to receive 26 HH-60Ws, stand up helicopter squadron
Joint Base Andrews will receive 26 HH-60W "Whiskey” helicopters, replacing its aging UH-1N “Huey” fleet and adding 60 active-duty positions.
Air Force expedites COVID reinstatement process for separated airmen, guardians
The Air Force changed its COVID-19 reinstatement process to remove delays for service members seeking to return after vaccine-related separation.
Air Force should regard AI as readiness issue across critical career fields, report says
Stackable certificates can be used to boost AI and advanced technology skills over time and to modernize existing PME, a RAND Corporation report argues.
Trump swaps planes via catering truck after Iranian threats, reports say
Trump was transferred from Air Force One to a military plane via a catering truck due to Iranian threats following a NATO summit in Turkey, reports say.
Parents sue Air Force Academy over graduate’s suicide after sexual assault
The lawsuit alleges a pattern of failures, from ignoring warnings about Cailin Foster’s attacker to inadequate mental-health care after her assault.
Urine test could predict stress fractures in boot camp
A new $3.4 million Pentagon grant to two universities aims to help solve the thorny problem of military recruits getting sidelined with stress fractures.
Asbestos, mold and crumbling walls: The US military’s Pacific bases are falling apart
Mold, asbestos and crumbling walls are only some of the issues plaguing the U.S. military's Pacific bases, a government watchdog found.
Air Force promotes over 12,500 senior airmen to staff sergeant
The Air Force selected 12,671 senior airmen to become staff sergeants, with a nearly 32% selection rate, a decrease from last year's cycle.
South Carolina base renamed to Joint Base Lindsey Graham
Joint Base Charleston's new name was unveiled in a Monday ceremony honoring the late Senator Lindsey Graham.
Pentagon revokes security clearance from Biden’s Air Force secretary
The Pentagon revoked Frank Kendall's security clearance over his alleged sharing of classified information about Air Force One with a news outlet.
Air National Guard dangles $7,500 bonus for eligible reenlistments
The Air National Guard is ramping up for a “Summer Surge Incentive” in an effort to keep eligible service members in uniform.
Senate confirms new Chief of Space Operations
The Senate confirmed Lt. Gen. Douglas A. Schiess as the U.S. Space Force's next chief of space operations.
An Air Force robot made the C-17 part no vendor would
A U.S. Air Force robot made a replacement part for a damaged C-17 Globemaster III when no vendor would.
