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A Marine father, an Air Force son and the distance between them
My father believed trauma and discipline would result in success and a stronger livelihood. And so he enlisted. Years later, I did, too.
By Michael Hyon Johnson, The War Horse
Air Force ‘battle lab’ to focus on protecting bases from small drones
The 319th Reconnaissance Wing at Grand Forks Air Force Base, North Dakota, will spearhead efforts to counter small-drone threats at U.S. bases.
By Zita Ballinger Fletcher
SWORD training platform key to US space superiority, program head says
The U.S. Space Force is positioning its Space Warfighter Operational Readiness Domain as a cornerstone for maintaining space superiority.
By Michael Scanlon
Air Force to update deployment design in Air Expeditionary Wing 2.0
AEW 2.0 will form around 18 months prior to a deployment to ensure its components can train and certify as a cohesive unit arriving ready to fight.
Qatar-gifted Air Force One plane delivery expected this summer
The administration's acceptance of a plane from Qatar to use as a short-term Air Force One has sparked concerns about cost and ethics.
Space Forces Southern activated amid Western Hemisphere focus
The U.S. Space Force officially activated the component in a ceremony on Wednesday, formalizing its role in space operations across the Western Hemisphere.
Air Force, Navy aircraft to take to the skies for 2026 Super Bowl
The flyover formation will incorporate aircraft from the two branches to symbolize the country’s independence and journey.
After 8 attempts, airman earns commission
Chavis Kendrick’s commissioning shows value of perseverance and dedication, Air Force says.
Space Force sets wear date for training gear, updates dress guidance
The mandatory wear date for physical training gear was announced by the force, but not for the new service dress uniform.
US lawmakers release $839B compromise defense spending bill
The conferenced defense spending bill would increase funding for both the Air Force and Navy's sixth-generation fighters.
Grey Wolf helicopter notches first operational mission
Two MH-139A Grey Wolf helicopters completed their first operational mission Jan. 8, escorting a Minuteman III intercontinental ballistic missile convoy.
By Michael Scanlon