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A U.S. Air Force aircraft maintainer signals to a U.S. Air Force F-35A Lightning II pilot from the 34th Fighter Squadron at Hill Air Force Base, Utah, after arriving at Spangdahlem Air Base, Germany, Feb. 16, 2022. The F-35 team deployed to Spangdahlem Air Base to increase NATO’s collective defense posture and enhance the capabilities of regional partners and allies. (Tech. Sgt. Maeson L. Elleman/Air Force)

US rushed air war planners to Europe ahead of Russia’s invasion

Airmen from the 505th Command and Control Wing helped direct the U.S. response to Russia’s buildup of forces and invasion of Ukraine.

By Rachel S. Cohen

16 months ago

AOC proposes measure to put an end to military recruiting using esports teams, livestreaming

The proposed amendment to the House Appropriations bill would prohibit government funds from supporting military presence on esports platforms.

By Harm Venhuizen

3 years ago

Brewing Capitol Hill fight: Is VA broken or under attack?

Rep. Alexandria Ocasio-Cortez has received harsh criticism from Republican opponents over her comments defending VA health care options.

By Leo Shane III

5 years ago

What’s in a name: PODCAST

Political Fallout Shelter podcast for April 29: Patrick Shanahan's nomination, AOC on VA policy, the Harry S. Truman decommissioning.

By Leo Shane III and Joe Gould

5 years ago

VA privatization latest battleground for congressional rising stars

Democratic New York Rep. Alexandria Ocasio-Cortez and Republican Texas Rep. Dan Crenshaw offered starkly different views of today's VA in events this week.

By Leo Shane III

5 years ago

Air Force seeks to overhaul ‘Frankenstein-ing’ of C2 systems

The Air Force is looking to upgrade the computers that control weapons systems, ISR and other key functions in the air and space operations centers.

By Adam Stone

6 years ago

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