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Congressman calls for tougher Pentagon oversight in bid for committee chair

In his bid to reclaim chairmanship of the House Armed Services Committee, Rep. Adam Smith called for greater scrutiny of the Trump administration’s military operations abroad.

Under threat of air strikes, US looks to bolster base infrastructure with 3D printing

U.S. Air Force officials conceded that troop housing at Middle East bases was “never designed for the threat environment now arriving overhead.”
First HH-60W to succeed aging Hueys arrives at Joint Base Andrews

The first of 26 HH-60W Jolly Green IIs arrived to Joint Base Andrews on Monday, marking the first time in almost 60 years since a new rotary-wing aircraft called the D.C. area home.

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The U.S. Air Force is looking for contractors to mass produce the Extended Range Attack Munition for Ukraine.
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The Space Force established a service component in Special Operations Command to deploy in contested, communications-degraded environments.
Low-altitude Air Force One Halloween flyover rattles DC residents

During a White House Halloween celebration, trick-or-treaters and D.C. residents were surprised with a flyover that left some unsettled by its low altitude and only 15-minute warning.
Air Force again requires flu vaccine for select personnel

The Air Force restored the annual flu vaccine mandate for select military and civilian personnel, calling it a “readiness requirement.”

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Hegseth announces pathway for troops to become military chaplains

The Chaplain In-Service Procurement Program is designed to develop chaplains from within the ranks.

Air and Space Museum to unveil ‘Modern Military Aviation’ on Veterans Day

The exhibit, opening on Nov. 11, showcases over 150 aviation artifacts from the post-WWII era through the present day.
Senior US general fired, accused of leaking classified information

U.S. Army Lt. Gen. Brett Sylvia, a senior military planner on the Pentagon’s Joint Staff, was fired over accusations he leaked classified information to the public.
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The U.S. military has spent over $47 billion so far to prosecute the war in Iran, more than 25% higher than the Defense Department’s estimate in July.

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Lawmakers move to block effort to privatize military commissaries

Lawmakers have moved to prevent the Defense Department from privatizing military commissaries as part of Congress’ proposed compromise defense policy bill.

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