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V-22 Osprey at risk of more ‘catastrophic’ mishaps, Navy review finds

Following major mishaps, the military’s first tiltrotor aircraft program must take “immediate and decisive action” to avoid more loss, a review found.

By Hope Hodge Seck

5 days ago

USS Gerald R. Ford arrives in Latin American waters

The Navy's largest aircraft carrier is providing support to what the Pentagon is calling counternarcotics efforts in Central and South America.

5 weeks ago

An enduring symbol: why troops keep naming things after reptiles

From cobras to gators, reptilian mascots and call signs appear on patches, aircraft and unit logos across every branch. Why?

By Clay Beyersdorfer

8 weeks ago

Marine artillery shell explodes over highway during drill, police say

Shrapnel from an exploding 155mm shell damaged a police car as Marines fired rounds over a highway during a drill attended by Vice President JD Vance.

8 weeks ago

Military to fire artillery over California highway amid JD Vance visit

A plan to fire live artillery over a major highway as part of a military showcase at Camp Pendleton has drawn strong objections.

2 months ago

US Air Force drone wingmen to get own squadrons, chief nominee says

Air Force chief of staff nominee Gen. Kenneth Wilsbach said the Air National Guard and Air Force Reserve could be considered for their own CCA squadrons.

By Stephen Losey

2 months ago