Military bases teem with PFAS — there’s still no firm plan for cleanupExcessive levels of toxic PFAS chemicals have been detected at 80% of active and decommissioned military bases.By Sachi Kitajima Mulkey, Grist5 hours ago
Houthi rebels claim downing US drone, release footage of wreckageA Defense Department spokesperson said an investigation was underway but did not elaborate.By Jon Gambrell, The Associated Press2 days ago
Malmstrom AFB lockdown lifted after active shooter threatA suspicious person on the base had been reported as an active shooter, officials said. No shots were fired and nobody was injured.By Matthew Brown2 months ago
DOD ‘slow rolling’ fair special pays for Guard, Reserve, advocates sayPentagon officials fear such reforms could harm active duty retention.By Davis Winkie2 months ago
White House urges calm over Russian space weapon threatThe House Intelligence Committee on Wednesday warned about a “serious national security threat” facing America.By Leo Shane III2 months ago
Lawmakers explore how artificial intelligence can boost care for vetsLawmakers questioned VA officials on best practices for employing artificial intelligence technology to improve health care and benefits.By Jonathan Lehrfeld2 months ago
Tricky E-7 adaptations complicate U.S. Air Force, Boeing negotiationsThe Air Force’s E-7 will be modified to meet U.S. satellite communication, military GPS and cybersecurity and program protection requirements.By Stephen Losey2 months ago
Space Force mulls 8-year active duty enlistments for new recruitsIt’s unclear whether asking prospects to join the Space Force for nearly a decade would make a dent in the service’s booming recruitment efforts.By Rachel S. Cohen3 months ago
Timeline on returning Ospreys to flight remains murky, Air Force saysAir Force Special Operations Command wants to fly its Ospreys again, but doesn't have the information it needs to do so.By Courtney Mabeus-Brown3 months ago
US Air Force readies to award collaborative combat aircraft dealsThis next round of collaborative combat aircraft development could involve the U.S.’s closest and “most strategic” international partners, Kendall said.By Stephen Losey3 months ago
OpinionDepartment of the Air Force needs more resources for successful reorgNo organizational plan, no matter how competent its design, can make up for shortfalls without additional resources.By Douglas A. Birkey3 months ago
The new B-52: How the Air Force is prepping to fly century-old bombersA $48.6 billion overhaul of the B-52 is intended to keep it flying until about 2060, and part of a two-bomber fleet with the B-21.By Stephen Losey3 months ago