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US removes B-1 bombers from UK base amid security concerns

The United States removed its B-1 bombers from a U.K. air base one week after several men were arrested there on suspicion of preparing terrorist acts.

Air, Space forces hit recruitment goals, set higher 2027 targets

The Department of the Air Force set larger goals for 2027 after recruiting 31,950 airmen and 730 guardians in fiscal 2026.
Troops get first increase in 24 years for hostile fire, danger pays

Pentagon raises danger pay for troops for the first time since 2002, increasing hostile fire pay to $450 and imminent danger pay to $275 per month.

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TSgt. Conner Wells, assigned to the 31st Fighter Wing, Aviano Air Base, Italy, served as a precision-guided munition production supervisor.
Boeing adds to big week with first full-rate Grey Wolf helicopter order

The U.S. Air Force awarded Boeing a roughly $85 million contract for four more MH-139A Grey Wolf helicopters, with the first under full-rate production.
Pentagon launches Office of Religious Affairs, will report directly to Hegseth

The Pentagon intends to address what Hegseth calls a loss of religious community within the military after an era of “political correctness.”
Hegseth announces new four-star command for autonomous warfare

The new Autonomous Warfare Command, or AutoWarCom, aims to address an acquisition system that isn’t keeping pace with the speed of technological change.

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GAO found outdated USDA SNAP guidance for veterans and recommended better outreach and coordination to help veterans access food assistance.

Nearly 500,000 veterans to get 3-month break from paying life insurance premiums

Just in time for the holidays, veterans won’t have to pay Veterans’ Group Life Insurance premiums for three months.
Pentagon directs cyber, intelligence agencies to counter foreign election threats

Hegseth ordered the agencies to “mobilize every authorized asset, capability and partnership under your command” to defend U.S. election infrastructure.
US forces exiting Iraq after 2 decades, leaving opening for Iran

U.S. forces are set to depart from their last bases in Iraq by Wednesday, a move celebrated as a victory by Iran and its allies.

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Lawmakers are turning directly to Oracle for answers about why the VA increased the ceiling on its electronic health record contract by $17 billion.

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Airman dies in equipment incident at California Space Force base

A U.S. airman died Thursday in an equipment incident at Vandenberg Space Force Base.

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US Air Force begins piloted flights, autonomy tests for modified F-16s

Piloted flights and autonomy tests began recently for modified F-16s that allows artificial intelligence agents to fly the aircraft.

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Pentagon identifies American soldiers killed in Iranian attack in Jordan

1st Lt. Tyler James Feehan, 25, and Pvt. Isabella Gonzales, 19, were killed in action in an Iranian ballistic missile and drone attack in Jordan.

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New Air Force One to get ‘maxed out’ upgrades after security questions

The Qatari-donated Air Force One will be sent away for “maxed out” upgrades, Trump said Sunday in response to questions about security gaps.

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‘Our veterans deserve better’: Inside the VA nursing shortage

“Our veterans deserve better”: One Department of Veterans Affairs nurse describes how clinical staffing shortages affect employees and patients.

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Natalie Oliverio

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New AI tool helps Afghan allies at risk find visa pathways

The veteran-led organization AfghanEvac hopes a new AI-powered tool will benefit from the extensive data it’s gathered about the tortuous visa process.

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Hope Hodge Seck

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Trust between operators, CCAs starts with simulations: Former Air Force secretary

Simulations and exercises will be key to boosting trust between operators and CCAs, according to former U.S. Air Force secretary Frank Kendall.

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Cristina Stassis

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US service member killed in northern Iraq, US Central Command says

A U.S. service member was killed on Saturday “during a controlled detonation of unexploded ordnance” in northern Iraq, CENTCOM confirmed.

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Doctors question evidence behind Pentagon’s testosterone screening plan

The testosterone screening mandate is one of several recent healthcare policy changes that have sparked debate among medical professionals.

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2 US troops killed, 1 missing after Iranian missile, drone attack in Jordan

Two U.S. service members were killed in action on Friday in an Iranian ballistic missile and drone attack on U.S. and partner forces in Jordan.

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J.D. Simkins

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‘Let the AI do it’: Former Air Force secretary pits machine against human operators

“Let the AI do it,” a former Air Force secretary said this week, pitting machines against human operators.

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Cristina Stassis

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230 troops discharged for refusing COVID-19 vaccine have rejoined, Pentagon says

Roughly 2.7% of the thousands who left the service over the vaccine mandate have rejoined and another 7% have expressed interest in returning.

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Patricia Kime

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