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Air Force unit halts rappelling, ropes training after airman dies during public demonstration

After Tech. Sgt. Ian Patterson died from injuries sustained during a public demonstration, his squadron ceased all rappel and rope training events.

US Air Force wants AI to assist aerial refueling

The goal is for AI to automatically analyze refueling operations from cameras mounted on the tankers and provide “hot wash” feedback to the tanker crews.
Pentagon, Lockheed agree to 10-year deal for 850 F-35 jets

The decade-long framework guarantees at least 850 F-35 Lightning II fighters for the U.S. military, pending congressional approval and funding.

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Trump, Putin negotiate release of US Air Force veteran from Russian prison

Stephen Hubbard, a retired teacher and U.S. Air Force veteran, was released from Russian custody on Wednesday after spending over four years in prison.
Pentagon AI oversight office struggles to keep pace with department’s ambitions, GAO finds

The Pentagon office tapped in 2022 to oversee the military’s responsible use of AI had filled just three of 10 authorized positions as of February 2026.
US Air Force F-22 pilot controls unmanned FQ-44 in flight

The fighter jet’s pilot served as an airborne “quarterback” and gave high-level directives to an Anduril-made Collaborative Combat Aircraft.
Academic institutions sever foreign research ties to comply with Pentagon order

The Pentagon ordered 30 universities to review their ties with foreign institutions or risk losing their federal funding.

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Virginia man arrested after Quantico Iwo Jima statue defaced with sledgehammer

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Errors in disability cases for ‘painful scars’ resulted in overpayment: VA watchdog

During a review period from June 1, 2024, through May 31, 2025, the VA made at least one error in 17,900 cases regarding disability decisions.

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The Pentagon awarded a multi-million-dollar contract to the Singapore-based iX Biopharma to develop a small, ketamine-packed wafer.

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Military spouses can find jobs. Keeping careers is the hard part.

Unemployment among active-duty spouses actively seeking work climbed to 29.9% in 2025, up from 21.8% in 2023.

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Natalie Oliverio

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Hegseth ordered a new study of women in combat. Critics say it’s built to reach one conclusion.

Researchers who spoke with The War Horse said a new study makes sense if at least some anecdotal evidence found problems in mixed-gender combat units.

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Sonner Kehrt, The War Horse

3 months ago
The new military family: staying together while living apart

The DoD does not recognize “geo-bachelor” as an official personnel status or maintain department-wide data on how many families live this way.

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Natalie Oliverio

3 months ago
Space increasingly becoming a warfighting domain, says Space Force chief nominee

Lt. Gen. Douglas Schiess and lawmakers said in a Senate hearing that adversaries are targeting the space domain first in conflicts, citing the Iran war.

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Cristina Stassis

3 months ago
Disputed veterans benefits bill gets pulled before House vote

A widely debated veterans bill was pulled from a House vote Thursday amid controversy.

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Patricia Kime

3 months ago
Bad actors use bogus offers to go after payouts to families affected by first atomic bomb test

Scam artists are targeting the $100,000 now available to eligible New Mexico victims of radiation exposure dating back to the Trinity blast.

By
Richard Sisk

3 months ago
Senators question whether military pharmacy program is the best deal for beneficiaries

Senators raised concerns about the potential anti-competitive tactics of the military’s Tricare pharmacy program contractor, Express Scripts.

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Karen Jowers

3 months ago
Air Force completes first-ever CCA live-fire test with Anduril YFQ-44A

The U.S. Air Force completed its first-ever collaborative combat aircraft live-fire test with the Anduril YFQ-44A.

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Cristina Stassis

3 months ago
Panel to study Pentagon’s COVID vaccine mandate, troops dismissal

The panel will examine the processes regarding the Pentagon’s COVID-19 policies and what led to the dismissal of those who refused the vaccine.

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Patricia Kime

3 months ago
US Air Force turns to cheaper cruise missiles it can buy by the thousands

The U.S. Air Force is turning to cruise missiles it can buy by the thousand, cheap enough to shoot many for less than it once cost to shoot one.

By
Michael Scanlon

3 months ago
Top House Democrat calls to split veterans omnibus, advance Major Richard Star Act

If Congress cannot reach agreement on the omnibus, lawmakers may face a choice: continue negotiating a single package or advance one bill at a time.

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Natalie Oliverio

3 months ago
Forged by the T: Pentagon launches testosterone screening program for troops

DoD will begin screening and offering TRT for troops with testosterone deficiency to ensure they maintain a “biological foundation” to fight, Hegseth said.

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Eve Sampson

3 months ago

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