The WWI Marines who became the service’s first Medal of Honor aviatorsOne of the crew members was struck by an enemy round, but continued to operate his weapon despite his left arm dangling by a single tendon.By Jon Guttman3 weeks ago
More of the Air Force’s toughest enlisted jobs qualify for bonus payThe Air Force and Space Force have approved more job specialties for special duty bonuses in the coming fiscal year.By Courtney Mabeus-Brown4 weeks ago
Republicans will again try to slash defense secretary’s salary to $1 Democratic lawmakers have blasted the salary reductions as unrealistic and petty.By Leo Shane III5 weeks ago
Junior enlisted would see only a small pay boost under Senate planA Senate panel supports an extra 1% pay bump for young enlisted troops next year, far less than what House lawmakers want.By Leo Shane III6 weeks ago
Congress still waiting on Osprey crash, safety documents from PentagonLawmakers haven't received more details on Osprey proprotor gearboxes, a component that was a factor in the 2023 crash off Japan that killed eight airmen.By Tara Copp, AP6 weeks ago
Junior enlisted pay bump to cost as much as two new aircraft carriers A plan to boost young troops' pay by an extra 15% next year will cost more than $24 billion over the next five years, officials said.By Leo Shane III6 weeks ago