New recruiting programs put Army, Air Force on track to meet goalsAfter several difficult years, the Army and Air Force say they are on track to meet their recruiting goals this year.By Lolita C. Baldor, The Associated Press4 weeks ago
OpinionFast food or the military? Recruiting solutions overlook the obvious.In this opinion piece, the author argues that services have been overlooking an obvious solution to the recruiting crisis: Increasing junior enlisted pay.By U.S. Army Maj. Gen. (ret.) John G. Ferrari8 weeks ago
WWII-era Flying Fortress planes grounded over safety issueThe Federal Aviation Administration issued a directive to ground all airworthy Boeing B-17E, F and G models of the Flying Fortress aircraft.By Jonathan Lehrfeld12 months ago
Supreme Court may weigh constitutionality of court-martialing retireesFor now, members of Fleet Marine Reserve and Fleet Reserve can be prosecuted under military law.By Irene Loewenson12 months ago
The balloon that flew over Hawaii? US says it’s not China’s.The Defense Department and the Federal Aviation Administration have been tracking a balloon that was flying off the coast of Hawaii last week.By Lolita C. Baldor, AP13 months ago
Watchdog warns Guard pilots not getting enough hours to fly safelyDespite the shortfall, Guard pilots have better safety records than their active duty peers.By Davis Winkie13 months ago
The US Air Force sent F-35s to defend NATO. Here’s what it learned.NATO’s eastern flank has become an ideal proving ground for America’s most advanced fighter jet.By Rachel S. Cohen14 months ago
Perennial pilot paucity puts Air Force in precarious positionThe service has nibbled at the edges of a 2,000-pilot shortage for years.By Rachel S. Cohen15 months ago
Inflation woes caused major financial issues for wounded vets in 2022 The results from the annual Wounded Warrior Project survey show continued hardship for families despite improving employment options.By Leo Shane III15 months ago
Snagged military fuel card contract triggers lawmaker scrutinyRep. Michael Waltz raised alarms about the AIR Card contract process.By Joe Gould16 months ago
New in 2023: Welcoming new airframes to the fleetThe Air Force hopes to show off the B-21 Raider bomber's first flight in 2023 — though that target has been pushed back multiple times.By Rachel S. Cohen17 months ago
New data model predicts how deployments affect future readinessWhat if you could predict the effects of one deployment three years into the future?By Meghann Myers17 months ago