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US aircraft lost or damaged in Iran war nearly doubles in latest congressional report

81 U.S. military aircraft have been lost or damaged in Operation Epic Fury, according to the Congressional Research Service.

Air Force certifies group to operate, teach Skydio X10D ahead of its fielding

The Air Force Office of Special Investigations certified drone operators to provide surveillance and monitor outdoor crime scenes with an “eye in the sky.”
US military orders 2-day pause on Okinawa following Marine’s arrest for alleged murder

All U.S. military operations on the island will cease for 48 hours for a standards training period, followed by a 30-day reflection period.

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The successful flight came just weeks after U.S. Air Force officials announced their intention to have 500 autonomous aircraft in service by 2032.
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Hasan, a former Army officer who killed 13 people and injured 32 others during a mass shooting at Fort Hood in 2009, will be executed by firing squad.
Veteran suicides declined in 2024 for second straight year

According to a new VA report, 17.7 veterans die by suicide each day.
Air Force explosive ordnance technicians to sport new rust-colored beret

Air Force EOD technicians will wear a rust-colored beret with a metallic emblem in addition to their uniform to recognize their combat arms mission.

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The president wrote that today’s highly sophisticated weaponry means “we can no longer defend Washington, D.C., with rifles and pistols, alone.”

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Air Force returns T-38 Talon to flight status while crash investigation continues

After over a week of a fleetwide halt in operations, the T-38 Talon is returning to flying status while the May 12 crash investigation continues.

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US military seeks cultural advisors in Somalia amid regional strikes

The U.S. special operations task force in Somalia is looking for contractors to advise troops on Somali politics, culture and tribal dynamics.

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Not ‘just a gun’: New SOCOM rifle allows barrel swapping and cartridge changes

At SOCOM’s request, the rifle features a swappable barrel, allowing operators to change between legacy cartridges and the newer 6.5mm Creedmoor.

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US general holds rare meeting with Cuban military officials near Guantanamo Bay

The meeting is the first in recent memory by a head of U.S. Southern Command and comes amid growing concerns in Cuba of a possible U.S. military attack.

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Air Force slashes number of fields eligible for fiscal year 2026 reenlistment bonuses

The number of career fields elibile for the Selective Retention Bonus dropped by 73% in fiscal year 2026.

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Cristina Stassis

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Pentagon failed to assess impact of cuts to civilian workforce, watchdog finds

Roughly 78,000 civilian positions were eliminated in 2025 — about 10% of a workforce that originally exceeded 793,000.

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‘Scary and silencing’: Troops, families receive threats from foreign bad actors

The threats began after the U.S. strikes against Iran and have included identifying details about troops, their spouses and children.

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Karen Jowers

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SpaceX awarded $4 billion Space Force contract to track airborne threats

As part of the SB-AMTI program, SpaceX is meant to accelerate the delivery of sensors tracking and targeting threats globally from space.

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1,200 active-duty troops will be invited to White House UFC event

Roughly 1,200 tickets out of a total 4,000 are reserved for active members of the U.S. military.

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Vance advises Air Force Academy graduates to not concede decision making to AI

Vice President JD Vance warned Air Force cadets to not “submit” to AI as it continues to change warfare.

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How far is there to go until the US and Iran end the war?

A tentative deal has been reached to end the war and restart transit in the Strait of Hormuz, and then negotiations on more difficult issues would begin.

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