Mold, asbestos and crumbling walls are only some of the issues plaguing the U.S. military’s Pacific bases, a government watchdog found.

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.

The Air National Guard is ramping up for a “Summer Surge Incentive” in an effort to keep eligible service members in uniform.

Since Aug. 11, 2025, nearly 9,700 National Guard troops from across the nation have been shipped into Washington, D.C. Its success depends on who you ask.