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

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US launches new round of strikes against Iran

The U.S. conducted a new wave of strikes against Iranian military sites on Wednesday after reimposing a naval blockade of the Islamic Republic’s ports.

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‘Cruelty was the point’: Transgender troops look back on their ban as it’s set to end

Thirty enlisted transgender service members are in line to be allowed to serve again starting Thursday after being banned from the military in 2025.

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Riley Ceder

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VA, HHS to increase psychedelic therapy research for PTSD, military-related mental health issues

The agreement could help accelerate research into the use of MDMA, magic mushrooms and other psychedelics to address PTSD and other mental conditions.

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Patricia Kime

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Space Force agency awards tech companies $1.75 billion contract for missile warning, tracking satellites

A Space Force agency selected two contractors to field missile warning and tracking satellites in support of the Golden Dome initiative.

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Cristina Stassis

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Space Force offers $25K for 8-year enlistments in new pilot

The first-come, first-serve program will offer a $25,000 bonus to enlistees who commit to eight-year contracts until the cap of 100 bonuses is reached.

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Hope Hodge Seck

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Air Force UH-1N helicopter makes emergency landing in DC after crew hears vibrations in flight

An Air Force helicopter made a precautionary landing in Northwest D.C. on Monday night after its crew heard “vibrating mechanical sounds.”

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Cristina Stassis

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The US military measures readiness. What about adaptability?

Many of the qualities defense experts say will matter most in future wars are difficult to define and even harder to quantify.

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Natalie Oliverio

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Nearly 12,000 military Tricare beneficiaries warned of data breach

TriWest officials notified 11,844 beneficiaries of a data breach that may have affected their protected health information.

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Karen Jowers

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Active-duty airmen have 18 days to submit current waist-to-height ratio, Wilsbach says

Chief of Staff Gen. Ken Wilsbach said active-duty airmen have until the end of the month to submit their updated waist-to-heigh ratio into myBodyComp.

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Cristina Stassis

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German-American veteran of the Battle of the Bulge dies at 100

Col. Frank Cohn, a veteran of the Second World War, Korea and Vietnam, died on July 4 at the age of 100.

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Claire Barrett

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Lindsey Graham, senator and retired Air Force Reserve colonel, remembered for relishing challenges of public life

The late Lindsey Graham spent 33 years in the U.S. Air Force across three components.

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Patricia Kime

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US recovery teams begin new search in China for remains of MIAs amid looming budget cuts

Recovery teams from the DPAA traveled over the weekend to China to renew searches for the remains of MIAs ahead of projected budget cuts.

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